A Film Year Full of Escapism, Flat in Attendance

January 4th, 2008

Despite a modest increase in 2007 box office receipts, moviedom is trudging into January with a droop in its shoulders.

January 4th, 2008

Awkward Encounters in the Hollywood Trenches

January 4th, 2008

During a strike, it’s enemies by day and friends by night.

Wal-Mart Pulls Plug on Movies via the Web

January 4th, 2008

Wal-Mart said it had ended the business because Hewlett-Packard, a chief technology partner, had decided to discontinue essential infrastructure for the service.

Actor and Neighbor Told to Stop Suing Each Other

January 4th, 2008

A New York judge told Sean Connery and a neighbor to stop bickering over renovations at the Upper East Side house they share.

The Ghost Down the Hall Is Scary in Spanish, Too

January 4th, 2008

“The Orphanage,” a diverting, overwrought ghost story from Spain, relies on basic and durable horror movie techniques.

A Sampler of Roles

January 4th, 2008

Hanging out with Khalid Abdalla, the 27-year-old star of the new film adaptation of “The Kite Runner.”

Hot Properties

January 4th, 2008

How the old Hollywood studio system discovered, refurbished, sold and sold out its most glamorous commodities.

Mr. Reassurance

January 4th, 2008

He played the roles that made us feel good about the status quo.

A List, to Start the Conversation

January 4th, 2008

Mostly, these lists give me an excuse to remind readers of good and great films that they may have missed. But in some respects, the actual list is the least of it.

Way Down in Harmony, With Mythic Blues Again

January 4th, 2008

“Honeydripper,” directed by John Sayles, is a shambling fusion of pop mythology and social mosaic.