Could Richard Gere dance with the season in 'Arbitrage?'

Posted by · 5:08 pm · July 27th, 2012

The actor delivers one of his finest performances in Nicholas Jarecki’s debut.

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'Apes,' 'Harry Potter,' 'Ghost Protocol' and 'Dragon Tattoo' win at the Saturn Awards

Posted by · 10:00 pm · July 26th, 2012

The 38th annual Saturn Awards, recognizing achievement in genre filmmaking, were held this evening. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, ” “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” and “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” won across the organization’s three Best Film categories. “Super 8” also picked up a pair of statues, including Best Director.

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The trailer for Ang Lee's 'Life of Pi' sure is pretty

Posted by · 11:08 pm · July 24th, 2012

Our first look at the film is full of scope, wonder, imagination and sheer cinematic passion. It signals what will at the very least be a singular vision, and knowing that vision is coming from Ang Lee has me very, very excited.

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The Lists: Top 10 things Christopher Nolan got right with his Batman trilogy

Posted by · 12:21 pm · July 24th, 2012

How the franchise nailed the mythos.

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Tech Support: Ben Richardson on photographing 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'

Posted by · 9:51 am · July 24th, 2012

Finding the film’s visual vocabulary with young Quvenzhané Wallis as his muse.

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Christopher Nolan on composer Hans Zimmer's contribution to his 'Dark Knight' saga

Posted by · 9:23 pm · July 23rd, 2012

There is one element of “The Dark Knight Rises” that I think is more accomplished than anything else in the franchise, one thing I thought they got more right here than in either “Batman Begins” or “The Dark Knight.” And that was Hans Zimmer’s magnificent, epic score.

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Oscar Talk: Ep. 86 — 'The Dark Knight Rises' is here, but is it a player? (SPOILERS)

Posted by · 1:00 pm · July 20th, 2012

In this week’s podcast, Kris and Anne address the Oscar prospects of “The Dark Knight Rises,” take a look at the year’s best half-way through and take a look ahead at the upcoming fall festival circuit.

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Tell us what you thought of 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Posted by · 8:29 pm · July 19th, 2012

Christopher Nolan’s Batman finale hits theaters today.

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'The Master' gets a full trailer and poster

Posted by · 4:36 pm · July 19th, 2012

The film comes along at an interesting time for Scientology.

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'Finding Nemo 2' is apparently happening

Posted by · 10:26 am · July 17th, 2012

After turning “Toy Story” into an amazing franchise that got better with each installment, Pixar has added onto the “Cars” series with a sequel, has “Monsters University” (a follow-up to 2001’s “Monsters, Inc.”) on the way next year and, as broken today by Deadline, is priming “Finding Nemo” for another trip to the well.

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10 Batman arcs to prepare you for 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Posted by · 9:34 am · July 17th, 2012

Which stories have inspired Christopher Nolan’s trilogy?

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'Dark Knight Rises' cast and crew speak of 'bittersweet' goodbye at New York premiere

Posted by · 3:34 pm · July 16th, 2012

The family Christopher Nolan built bids farewell.

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'The Batmobile' documentary to air on The CW

Posted by · 12:35 pm · July 16th, 2012

Take look back at the Dark Knight’s wheels over the years.

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The 'Dark Knight Rises' Oscar talk begins

Posted by · 11:51 pm · July 12th, 2012

And here…we…go!

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Tell us what you thought of 'Margaret'

Posted by · 6:43 pm · July 10th, 2012

The film hits DVD/Blu-ray today.

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Peter O'Toole retires from stage and screen

Posted by · 12:05 pm · July 10th, 2012

The eight-time Oscar nominee hangs it up after a lion’s career.

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Lonergan's extended 'Margaret' is an even richer experience

Posted by · 8:54 am · July 9th, 2012

Two versions of Kenneth Lonergan’s “Margaret” finally reach a massive audience tomorrow as the film makes its way to DVD/Blu-ray. Included will be the theatrical cut of the film and an extended (not “director’s”) cut.

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Tell us what you thought of 'Beasts of the Southern Wild'

Posted by · 1:52 pm · July 6th, 2012

The film continues its expansion this week.

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