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  • Five Questions with Patricia Clarkson
    In an industry where actresses face fewer options as they get older, Patricia Clarkson has defied the odds. Years after making her debut in Brian de Palma’s 1987 crime pic The Untouchables and landing a breakthrough role in 1998’s High Art, she’s hit…
  • A Look at Sundance’s Impressive Midnight Lineup
    By: Alison Nastasi Utah isn’t just for lovers—It’s also for the Sundance Film Festival. Every year the fest rolls around I am jealous of those who get to attend the premiere of some of the most talked about independent films. This is the largest indie…
  • Howard Stern’s Time on the SAG Nomination Committee
    Back in April, shock-jock Howard Stern was one of the random SAG members picked to be a part of the guild’s nominating committee for their award ceremony. As The Wrap reports, approximately 4,200 members get picked (about 10% of the membership), and this…
  • Free Flick of the Day: See No Evil, Hear No Evil
    Without a doubt, one of the greatest comedic pairings of all time was Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor. Stir Crazy, Silver Streak, Another You … each had its charm, ranging from the story of a runaway train to a comedy directed by one Sidney Poitier. But…
  • Scenes We Love: Immortal Beloved
    I’ve written briefly about this scene before, a few years ago, when I retro reviewed Immortal Beloved. Gary Oldman plays a young Beethoven, struggling to keep his descending deafness a secret from those around him. Unbeknownst to him, his student and…
  • Review: Armored
    The delicate planning scenario (The Great Train Robbery, Rififi), the humorous spin (Small Time Crooks, Quick Change), the hidden master plan (Inside Man, The Lookout), the crew of hardened professionals (Ronin, Heat), the sexy, over-the-top robbery (Oceans…

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