Interview: Kenneth Lonergan on why 'Margaret' shouldn't be perfect

Posted by · 5:32 pm · July 10th, 2012

We talk to the writer-director about the extended DVD cut of his sophomore film.

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Karlovy Vary: 'Oh Boy' and 'Hemel' offer contrasting takes on young European ennui

Posted by · 11:34 am · July 6th, 2012

A pair of impressive debut features are among the festival’s highlights.

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Karlovy Vary: Variety celebrates the European directors of the future

Posted by · 6:11 pm · July 3rd, 2012

The trade paper’s 10 Euro Directors To Watch sidebar includes Spanish animation ‘Wrinkles’ and BAFTA-nominated comedy ‘Black Pond.’

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Karlovy Vary: 'Our Children' wows as temperatures rise

Posted by · 6:43 pm · July 2nd, 2012

Catching up with Cannes critical hit ‘Our Children,’ which features an extraordinary performance by Émilie Dequenne.

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Taking the waters at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival

Posted by · 5:59 pm · June 30th, 2012

It’s off to the Czech Republic for our latest festival trip: Irish music bio ‘Good Vibrations’ opens proceedings, but US indie ‘Leave Me Like You Found Me’ is a standout.

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