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Christian Petzold and a German Connection With His Films
“When you talk to him, you can see how much he loves literature and stories,” Biel said, adding, “After we…
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‘Lynch/Oz,’ Digs Down to the Roots of David Lynch’s Films
Novelist J.G. Ballard once observed David Lynch’s 1986 adaptation, Blue Velvet, was described as “a reshoot of The Wizard of…
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Celebrity
Bill Lee, Bassist and Composer of Son Spike Lee’s Films, Dies at 94
Jazz bassist and composer, he wrote early film scores for his son Spike Lee, wrote folk-jazz operas, led an acclaimed…
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Ray Stevenson, Actor in ‘Thor’ and Other Films, Dies at 58
During his 30-year career, Ray Stevenson has played a wide variety of roles in television and film, including the talkative…
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Leon Ichaso, Whose Films Explored Latino Identity, Dies at 74
Cuban-American filmmaker Leon Icaso, whose films “El Super”, “Crossover Dreams”, “Piñero” and “El Cantante” explore themes of Latino assimilation and…
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Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke and Joel Edgerton on Paul Schrader Films
Recognizing the interiority Schrader wanted him to portray, Isaac recruited Moni Yakim, one of his teachers at the Juilliard School,…
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Cannes 2023: The Films We’ve Excited About Seeing
Wes Anderson’s films have premiered at various festivals, including Moonrise Kingdom (2012), The French Dispatch (2021) and the upcoming ensemble…
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Onstage in Brooklyn, ‘Monsoon Wedding’ Tries to Capture the Film’s Spirit
Director Mira Nair stood inside the St. Ann’s warehouse last week, pointing to a marigold-covered archway being assembled near the…
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Lord of the Rings: Weta Workshop and Private Division to Release New Game Set Outside the Films
A new Lord of the Rings game is in the works from Weta Workshop and Private Division, set as part…
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Ni Kuang, Novelist and Screenwriter for Martial Arts Films, Dies at 87
Best known for his political allegorical and fantastic thriller, he has also written hundreds of martial arts films for Bruce…
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