Sundance 2013: Memorable Characters
Park City, UTAH—When you go to Sundance for the first time, after having written about it from afar for years,…
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Sundance 2013: New Frontier’s Virtual and Real Space
During the Sundance Film Festival, one can choose from at least 15 different activities, from watching films to hearing panels…
Sundance 2013: Short Film Miracles
PARK CITY, Utah – You don’t have to secure movie stars and high-production values to shine at the 2013 Sundance…
Adam Cohen on the Marriage of Music and Film (he’s for it)
The Festival Music House set up camp at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival for the third consecutive year. The…
10 Filmmakers to Watch in 2012
It’s another year, and time to announce 10 filmmakers we at The Independent think you should keep your eye on….
Documenting the Mystery of Marie Jocelyne
In August 2000, a newspaper in Upstate New York reported on a scandal-plagued local film festival. The article identifies several…
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…
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…
Coolidge Corner Theatre Honors Viggo Mortenson
At least 45 different groups of film critics and professionals give out annual awards and it’s become part of the…