John Madden Acts His Age
Director John Madden, who started out in producing British television, has made a name for himself across the pond helming…
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Getting to Know Maryland Film Festival
The Maryland Film Festival (MFF) is a regional film festival that takes place annually in Baltimore, Maryland, this year from…
Tribeca 2012: Critic’s Choice – Shorts
For Brokaw’s feature choices and an overview of the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival click here. Critic’s Choice – Shorts Picture…
Tribeca 2012: Critic’s Choice – Features
America’s leading brands hold onto their core essences and mission while they line-extend their flavors, colors, sizes and packaging, and…
Wim Wenders’ 3D Learning Curve: Dancers Take Flight in “Pina”
Wim Wenders’ films seduce viewers, leaving them punch drunk with his intoxicating imagery. Such is the case with Wenders’ Oscar-nominated…
Lindsay Utz, editor of “Bully,” Wins Karen Schmeer Editing Fellowship
During the 2012 SXSW Film Festival Award Ceremony, the Karen Schmeer Film Editing Fellowship was awarded to Lindsay Utz. The…
SXSW 2012: Where Transformation is the Norm
Over the last 25 years, South by Southwest has transformed from a music festival to the now familiar South by…
Redemption Hunters
In The Hunter, Willem Dafoe plays Martin, a mercenary who is sent from Europe by a mysterious biotech company to…
New Directors/New Films 2012 – Critic’s Choice
The Independent’s senior film critic Kurt Brokaw is viewing the entire 41st annual edition of New Directors/New Films, which includes…