Michael Winterbottom to Direct Film About The Beatles’ Final Years
Director Michael Winterbottom has tackled music in his past films, from dance music in Manchester in _24 Hour Party People_ to live concert performance in _9 Songs_. With the film _The Longest Cocktail Party_, Winterbottom will be taking on the final years of The Beatles. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsFilm Friday: Favorites of 2009
When Chris Anderson used the phrase “long tail” in Wired, he was referring to the way information is gradually detaching from the physical world. Music no longer needs shelf space in stores, and books and movies will surely follow. For businesses who sell physical objects, it’s been helpful to have consumers who cluster around a few big titles. That way they know how many disks to make, how many books to print. But a world where shelf space doesn’t matter looks pretty different. There may still be big hits, but the demand for more obscure items from deep in the... read more
Found in: Movies, ColumnsThe 25 Best Movies of 2009
Our favorite movies of 2009 belie a diverse appreciation ranging from a quiet rumination on death to gruesome horror; from a mostly ad-libbed, low-budget character study to the most expensive movie of all time. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWriter Ian Martin Exposes Hate Speech on Twitter
British writer Ian Martin is engaging in a month-long social-networking experiment that will likely make your blood boil. He has replaced his usual followers on Twitter with hate-filled users (neo-Nazi’s to sexists to racists to homophobes) from all over the social networking site.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsThe 50 Best Movies of the Decade (2000-2009)
We're looking at the Best of the Decade throughout the month of the November. Today's list is the 50 Best Movies from 2000 to 2009. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayIn the Loop
In the Loop begins with the British Secretary of State... read more
Found in: Movies, ReviewsBritish Political Comedy In the Loop to Hit On-Demand This Month
Antic British comedy In the Loop will premiere on demand this month followings its U.S. theatrical release on July 24, Variety reports. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsTrailer Stash: Where the Wild Things Are, Management, In the Loop, more
And now, a look at some notable trailers lighting up the blogs and message boards: ... read more
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