Interview: Sir Ben Kingsley on male vulnerability and the limitless vision of Georges Méliès

Posted by · 12:12 pm · December 21st, 2011

“Hugo” star Ben Kingsley first got his taste of collaboration with filmmaker Martin Scorsese in 2010 on the thriller “Shutter Island.” It was a long time coming, but for Kingsley, who says he always appreciated Scorsese’s work as a filmmaker, it was a unique characteristic of the director’s process that really spoke to the actor…

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Martin Scorsese embraces 3D beyond the realm of 'Hugo' and fantasy

Posted by · 10:26 pm · November 28th, 2011

Martin Scorsese once again paves the way for the future even as he honors the past with “Hugo” and his embrace of 3D technology.

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Oscarweb Round-up: Predicting NYFCC

Posted by · 7:04 am · November 24th, 2011

In today’s round-up, Tom O’Neil surveys pundits for their NYFCC picks, Michael Phillips bravely calls “Raiders of the Lost Ark” overrated and Walter the Muppet talks his dream gig opposite hero Kermit the Frog.

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Scorsese's 'Hugo' is a flawed but passionate ode to romance and the cinema

Posted by · 5:58 pm · November 5th, 2011

“Hugo” finally screened for most press in Los Angeles this afternoon, and though it’s hardly Martin Scorsese’s best work and has plenty of drawbacks, it should win the non-cynical over at least somewhat.

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Douglas Trumbull feted by Visual Effects Society

Posted by · 4:44 pm · October 11th, 2011

Visual effects wizard Douglas Trumbull’s work on “The Tree of Life” has sparked warranted respect and consideration this year. He has been tapped by the Visual Effects Society for this year’s Georges Méliès Award.

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