The Blog Archive

Lynch's Hair, Almodovar's Woe: Stuart Closes Out NYFF Diaries

As though my having fallen behind is not obvious enough, the better-late-than-never part of...

October 11, 2006

Who Wins (and How) When Lynch Self-Distributes Inland Empire?

Forget about "prestige" bookings -- unless Lynch himself is giving viewers their money back or personally issuing signed hold harmless releases prior to each screening.

Breaking Events News: Richard Leacock and Death of a President En Route to NYC

A couple of good events updates just came over the transom at Reeler HQ:...

When Tabloids Attack, Part 2,215: Bullock vs. InTouch

Jesus Christ, lady -- Capote would have asked the same thing

Terry Gilliam Has Had Better Trips to New York

The begging was just the beginning. Then he checked his e-mail.

October 9, 2006

Thomson Wounded in Own Attack on NYT Reviewer

The moral of the story: When leaping to your defense, watch your head.

Harvey In the News

I cannot believe it took more than a week to invoke Harvey Weinstein's name in these pages, but alas, the cosmos works well that way.

October 6, 2006

One Night Only at IFC Center: An Evening of Oppression, Torture and Death, With Your Host Gaspar Noe

Theater boss John Vanco is on the phone doubling his insurance coverage as we speak.

October 5, 2006

Sources: Lim Gone As Voice Film Editor

J. Hoberman is safe (if not especially pleased) for the time being, and New Times will attempt to rebuild the Voice's film section around his name.

October 4, 2006

Czech, Czech, One, Two: Svankmajer, Trojan En Route to Brooklyn

BAM has had its upcoming New Czech Cinema series announced for a little while...