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Sundance 2023: Fair Play, Cat Person
On two big premieres at Sundance that unpack dangerous relationships in the modern era.
On two big premieres at Sundance that unpack dangerous relationships in the modern era.
A tribute to Angelo Badalamenti (1937-2022), the legendary composer of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Dr.
A look at many of the narrative features that premiered at this year's Tribeca Film Festival.
An interview with author Barry Gifford and actor Lili Taylor about their new film, Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago, directed by Rob Christopher.
A feature on watching Campbell Scott & Stanley Tucci's Big Night on its 25th anniversary, especially in light of how the last year impacted the restaurant business.
A tribute to the director Joel Schumacher.
A dispatch from the 2018 Reykjavík International Film Festival, featuring reviews of Nicole Nielsen Horanyi’s "The Stranger" and László Nemes’ "Sunset," as well as a visit to the Icelandic Phallological Museum.
A look at how Laura Dern became one of the most adventurous actresses working today.
A celebration of director David Lynch's filmography in anticipation of an upcoming retrospective at the IFC Center in New York.
"Get Out" is the best movie about American slavery; In praise of Jordan Horowitz; That Oscars shocker; Painful black/white Oscar moment; Who killed "Twin Peaks."
An appreciation for Robert Zemeckis' 1992 dark comedy "Death Becomes Her," now available on Blu-ray from Shout! Factory.
An extensive look at titles playing the 19th Annual Chicago European Union Film Festival, which is running at the Chicago's Gene Siskel Center from March 4 - 31.
An overview of the films that will be theatrically released in the 2015 fall season.
An appreciation of Ingrid Bergman on her centenary, with interviews with Pia Lindstrom, Ingrid Rossellini and Isabella Rossellini.
Marie writes: It's that time of year again! Behold the shortlisted nominees for The Turner Prize: 2012. Below, Turner Prize nominee Spartacus Chetwynd performs 'Odd Man Out 2011' at Tate Britain on October 1, 2012 in London, England.
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Marie writes: As TIFF 2012 enters its last week and the Grand Poobah nurses his shoulder in Chicago (having returned home early for that reason) the Newsletter presents the final installment of Festival trailers. There was a lot to chose from, so many in fact there was no room for theatrical releases; they'll return next week. Meanwhile, enjoy!
Marie writes: This week's Newsletter arrives a day early and lighter than usual, as come Tuesday morning, I'll be on a Ferry heading to Pender Island off the West Coast, where I've arranged to visit old friends for a few days and enjoy my first vacation in two years; albeit a brief one. No rest for the wicked. :-)
Marie writes: I've never seen this done before - and what an original idea! Gwen Murphy is an artist who breathes new life into old shoes, transforming them from fashion accessories into intriguing works of art. Thanks go to club member Cheryl Knott for telling me about this. (Click to enlarge.)
Marie writes: Recently, we enjoyed some nice weather and inspired by the sunshine, I headed out with a borrowed video camera to shoot some of the nature trails up on Burnaby Mountain, not far from where I live. I invariably tell people "I live near Vancouver" as most know where that is - whereas Burnaby needs explaining. As luck would have it though, I found a great shot taken from the top of Burnaby Mountain, where you can not only see where I live now but even Washington State across the Canadian/US border...
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