Dustin Hoffman nearly cries explaining the epiphany that made 'Tootsie' so meaningful to him

Posted by · 1:56 pm · July 10th, 2013

Everyone has their reasons for making movies. Those reasons are different on a case-by-case basis and run the spectrum from superficial to profound, but you kind of live for this level of insight into a project and dedication to a deep, complex idea that really needs a medium like the cinema to fully explore it.

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Must-see reunions: Directors and actors who need to work together again

Posted by · 5:44 pm · March 5th, 2013

What filmmaker/actor collaborations have worked so well in the past that we’d like to see them team up again? Sometimes sparks really fly on such a combination and it can leave you yearning for more. While anything from conflicting schedules to outright estrangement can sometimes get in the way, it doesn’t mean filmgoers aren’t eager to see lightning strike again.

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Roundup: Making the case for Nicole Kidman

Posted by · 4:28 am · December 3rd, 2012

Also: ‘War Witch’ wins at Camerimage, and Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Liberty Valance’

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Roundup: Phoenix on why awards season is 'bullshit'

Posted by · 1:58 am · October 18th, 2012

Also: R.I.P. Koji Wakamatsu, and Mendes talks Bond

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Roundup: The kids are more than all right

Posted by · 5:00 am · October 2nd, 2012

Also: The rise of Lionsgate, and India’s complex Oscar history.

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