Archive for October 7th, 2007

Box Office Guru Wrapup: Rock Defeats Heartbreak Kid To Defend Box Office Title

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Ben Stiller’s new comedy The Heartbreak Kid stumbled in its opening frame and forced the overall box office to plunge to the worst October weekend in eight years. Incumbent family comedy The Game Plan posted a strong sophomore hold and retained its position as North America’s most popular film.

This Is Not a Bob Dylan Movie

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Todd Haynes is known for films that are daring and arty and don’t always make sense. Inside the making of his weirdest, most audacious work yet.

This Is Not a Bob Dylan Movie

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Todd Haynes is known for films that are daring and arty and don’t always make sense. Inside the making of his weirdest, most audacious work yet.

The Cult of the Lads From Manchester

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

A documentary and a fiction film about Joy Division return a mythic hero to life size.

Music to Brood by, Desolate and Stark

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Joy Division’s songs provide a harsh sound that lives up to the lyrics’ unflinching view of the human condition.

American History X Directors Cut Coming…Sort Of

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

In 1998, director Tony Kaye battled New Line Cinema over the release of American History X. Dissatisfied with the studio’s meddling in his artistic vision, the theatrical cut was largely credited to Edward Norton. Nearly 10 years later, New Line is actually willing to revisit Kaye’s vision.

Susan Sarandon Gets Animated for Speed Racer

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Susan Sarandon may be one of the most acclaimed thespians of her day, but she totally gives in to newfangled moviemaking. Playing Mom Speed gave Sarandon challenges she’d never faced before in any of her Oscar nominated roles.

The Cult of the Lads From Manchester

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

A documentary and a fiction film about Joy Division return a mythic hero to life size.

Music to Brood by, Desolate and Stark

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

Joy Division’s songs provide a harsh sound that lives up to the lyrics’ unflinching view of the human condition.

New York Festival Is Flavored by France

Sunday, October 7th, 2007

I think my favorite time of year is right now, the moment defined by the middle of the New York Film Festival.