The Blog Archive

December 21, 2006

Like a Wonky, Pasty Phoenix, Voice Critics' Poll Rises at indieWIRE

Mr. Lazarescu takes top spot in Lim & Co.'s return to cinephilic scorekeeping

Screening Gotham: Rocky Balboa is Liz Smith's Fault

Also: Film Comment critics' poll hits street, DGA screener "controversy" hits bottom

December 20, 2006

Screening Gotham: Adulterous, Guilt-Ridden Sex Wins Big with Women Critics

Also: Jonas Mekas will distribute at least 37 films by the time Factory Girl sees the light of day

December 18, 2006

BAM Prepared to Skate by in February

You know it's all downhill for '07 after Gotham Girls Roller Derby tribute

Monsters Ball: Buice and Crumley on Their $100,000 Score

"That's the other thing that nobody understands: We've never really considered our film done. Until today."

Screening Gotham: NYU Film Empire Reaches Asia

Also: Rocky mythbreakers call "Bullshit!", Lyonne's four-legged fan club calls "Woof!"

December 15, 2006

NYC Buyer Picks Up Dawson Rape Film

"Shocking, controversial and graphic" Descent is "not a revenge thriller," says subtle distributor

Screening Gotham: Sundance, Here They Come

Also: Dargis bitchslaps Good German, Anderson jabs at Crash

December 14, 2006

Shadows Stretch a Little Longer

Melville revival returns after half-hearted NYFCC accolades

Screening Gotham: "No Such Thing as Bad Publicity" Edition

Also: Black Christmas critics see red, Yoko needs a ride