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I'm Not There: An Interview with Director Todd Haynes About His Bob Dylan BiopicIndependent film director Todd Haynes discusses his newest film I'm Not There, about legendary musician Bob Dylan.
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A 1950s Soap Opera Look and Sound Made in 2002, when "Forbidden Love" Could Be ShownTodd Haynes's (2002) Sirkian soap opera"Far from Heaven" with Dennis Quaid as a 1950s husband going beyond "All That Heaven Allows" -
Underseen Movie: 'Safe' (1995)Safe is one of those movies that many people still have not seen, and it deserves a viewing for the most discerning of movie fans. Its stars Julianne Moore as a homemaker who develops multiple chemical sensitivity. -
Melodies of MelodramaMelodrama, and Todd Haynes's "Far From Heaven"
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Cate Blanchett as Bob Dylan: A Concise History of Actresses Playing Male RolesCate Blanchett's performance as Bob Dylan in the new movie "I'm Not There" is a shocking and insightful casting by director Todd Haynes. Nonetheless, there is a centuries-old tradition of actresses playing males in theater, opera, and film. -
The Ten Most Overrated Film DirectorsBracketing the debate about the extent to which directors are authors of the intrinsically collaborative art of cinema, I list the ten most overrated ones.
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Top 10 Musician Biography MoviesGood biographies need good subjects, and the tragic lives of famous musicians make for good bio fodder.
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2009 SXSW Film Speaker LineupInteresting topics and well-known names are scheduled to grace the Film speaking segment of the SXSW Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas.
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Forget About Mildred, It's Guy Pearce for MeSomeone needs to sign up Guy Pearce to play Errol Flynn's life story immediately, like yesterday, because he perfectly embodied the sexy 30s rake to a T. -
My July Movie-WatchingThe leitmotif was establishing quasi-families and/or making connections skipping a generation.
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63rd Primetime Emmy Awards: 'Modern Family', 'Mad Men', 'Downton Abbey' Triumph (Complete List of Winners)FOX Network televised the 2011 Emmy Awards this year with "Glee's" Jane Lynch as the third women to host the Emmys alone. There were the usual winners, but plenty of unexpected surprises. "Friday Night Lights" scored some Emmy touchdowns. -
5 New Documentaries About the Art of FilmmakingFive ( 5 ) new documentaries that explore the art of filmmaking by The FreeStyle Life -
The 64th Annual Emmy Winners: Highlights, Tweets and Charlie SheenLast night’s Emmy’s were a hodge podge of first-timers, veterans and a surprising Charlie Sheen well wishing moment. Read on to find out the highlights of this year’s Emmy’s.
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January 2: Today's Notable BirthdaysHappy birthday: Isaac Asimov, Tia Carrere, Taye Diggs, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jack Hanna, Roger Miller, Sally Rand, Pinky Whitney and others. Is January 2nd your birthday? How will you celebrate? What notable individuals share your birthday?
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2011 Emmy Award Nominations: 'Friday Night Lights' Receives Surprise Noms at Last (Complete List of Nominees)The 63rd Primetime Emmy Award nominations came out early Thursday morning (July 14). The Nominations Ceremony was announced by Melissa McCarthy, an Emmy nominee for Outstanding Lead Actress-Comedy in "Mike & Molly." -
Top 5 Underrated Dylan SongsIn anticipation of Dylan's 70th birthday, I listed five lesser known Dylan songs from his insanely prolific 500 song canon.Dylan has hundreds of unreleased songs and recordings. Here are a few gems from several volumes of bootlegs. -
Modern Family Wins Big in Comedy Categories at 2011 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards"Modern Family" overtakes competitors in the comedy categories while British miniseries "Downton Abbey" wins big.
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Highlights from the 2007 Telluride Film FestTelluride is one of the top ten film festivals in the world. It's easy to see why. -
An Analysis of the Different Methods of Adapting Literature to the ScreenThroughout the history of cinema, many of the greatest films have been adaptations of previous literary works. This essay examines the ways in which written words become adapted to the visual medium of film. -
The Cast of Showtime's The Tudors -- Jonathan Rhys MeyersJonathan Rhys Meyers is still not a household name, despite appearing in over 30 films prior to being cast as Henry VIII in Showtime's very successful series, The Tudors. His reviews as Henry are great, but how did he get here? -
Renting Cult Classics at Major VideoMajor Video is the only video store in the state -arguably, the south as a whole- that offers a CULT section. Not only do they offer it for your viewing pleasure, but it dominates the entrance of the space. Over 400 titles alone litter the shelves...
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Pilgrim on Tinker Street: Desperately Seeking Dylan at the Woodstock Film FestivalReview of "I'm Not There" at the Woodstock Film Festival -
2008 Spirit Awards Nominations and AnalysisThe 2008 Spirit Awards, which celebrate independent films, will be given out on Sunday, February 23, 2008, 2008 at t 5:00pm EST on the IFC (Independent Film Channel). Who is nominated and who will win? -
Best Modern Rock MoviesFrom the cult rockumentary This Is Spinal Tap to the postmodern Dylan tribute I'm Not There, here are seven great rock & roll movies you must see.
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Heath LedgerInterview with Heath Ledger of The Joker before the release of The Dark Knight and Jack Nicholson's disappointments of the role. Heath Ledger's movies, awards, nominations, Masses Music Company, music videos, and updated reports concerning the death of Heath Ledger.
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Popular DVD Releases - May 6, 2008The Movie Maven: A Sneak Peek at Films to Buy or Rent. What's new in video stores this week? Here's a look at popular upcoming releases for purchase or rent. Plan your in-home movie viewing here. -
Independent Spirit Award Winners: Juno Brings it HomeThe 2007 movie about teen pregnancy, Juno, won major awards including Best Feature Film at the 2008 Spirit Awards on February 23, 2008. -
Best of Bad Rock & Roll Themed MoviesAs indulgent or plot-free as they may be, there's still something about the bands, the music, the period, or the decadent aura of rock itself that keeps these movies in the "guilty pleasures" file.
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December 13: Today's Notable BirthdaysHappy birthday: Steve Buscemi, Jamie Foxx, Mary Todd Lincoln, Carlos Montoya, Ted Nugent, Robert Prosky, Taylor Swift, Dick Van Dyke and others. Is December 13th your birthday? How will you celebrate? What notable individuals share your birthday?
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And Unto This House a Raider Fan Hath Been Born ...An answer to NFL Networks Top 10 Raider List by a real Raider Fan.
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2010 Major League Baseball DraftA listing of all 49 rounds and 1,525 picks of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft.
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The NFL's Top 50 Draft Classes of the Decade: No. 36 Chicago Bears, 2003The countdown of the best NFL draft classes of the decade reaches No. 36, the Chicago Bears, from 2003. -
Johnny Depp: Accolade RenegadeKeep in mind, not many actors in the course of their career can play a drug dealer, oddball journalist, pirate, transvestite, murderer, 17th century poet and detective, let alone play them well.
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The Bottom 100: The 100 Worst NFL #1 Draft Busts of All TimeMy countdown of the 100 worst NFL #1 picks, such as Ryan Leaf, Lawrence Phillips, JaMarcus Russell, Tony Mandarich, Charles Rogers, Curtis Enis, Ki-Jana Carter
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Christmas Movies that Make You Feel the SpiritTraditional Christmas movies have a unique way of making moviegoers feel the holiday spirit. Here is a list of Christmas favorites that you can use to make your own list of must-see Christmas movies this year.
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Los Angeles June Events - Music, Films, and FestivalsForget about the notion of June gloom, June is actually the time of the year summer events are kicking off. Check out the list below for some of the best events to catch.
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Pick by Pick, a Countdown of the NFL's Greatest Draft Picks, Part XVI: Picks 161-170 (REVISED)Part 16 of my list of the NFL's greatest players drafted with eacfh individual pick, including quarterback Marc Bulger, the Eagles' Harold Carmichael & Brent Celek, and Hall of fame Giants defensive tackle Arnie Weinmeister.
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Pick by Pick, Part XIII: The NFL's Best Players Drafted with Picks 161-170The best NFL players drafted with picks #161-170. Players included are Eagles WR Harold Carmichael, Pittsburgh Steelers T Tunch Ilkin, Green Bay Packers CB Al Harris, Dolphins DE Doug Betters, and HOF DT Arnie Weinmeister.
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Best Football Players by Uniform Number Part 3 of 5Best football players who wore numbers 40 through 59. -
2012 Grammy Award Nominations: Adele, Kanye West Received Most Noms (Complete List of Nominees)Adele received a total of six Grammy nominations while Kanye West got the most at seven. The 54th Annual Grammy Awards have trimmed their categories from 109 to 78 in all music genres. Skrillex and Bon Iver acquired multiple nods.
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