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Vilmos Zsigmond, Oscar-winning cinematographer, dead at 85
Award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond died Jan. 1. Here, he poses in San Francisco, where he kept a part-time residence. (David Butow / For The Times) Oscar-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, whose work on classics such as "Close Encounters of the Third...
The 25 best horror movies since 2000
Ask horror-movie buffs to name their favorite decade for the genre, and you’ll likely receive a variety of answers. The ’30s had several of Universal’s classic roster of monsters. The ’40s had Val Lewton. The ’70s had zombies, and giant sharks, and Texas chain saw...
Russell Brand’s ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ advocates with fun and wit
In Michael Winterbottom and Russell Brand's documentary, "The Emperor's New Clothes," the Hans Christian Andersen classic becomes an allegory for economic injustice: It proposes that the weavers from the bedtime story are analogous to today's bankers, bond dealers,...
Hobbit director Peter Jackson teases with Doctor Who video
Shining example ... Peter Jackson gets down and dirty polishing his Oscars Hobbit director Peter Jackson has expertly trolled Doctor Who fans everywhere with a cheeky video hinting he might direct an episode of the show, while at the same time taking a crack at the...
VALIS (1981) by Philip K. Dick
Far from being just a science-fiction author, Dick was also something of a mystic, having undergone numerous paranormal and spiritual experiences throughout his life. Part-autobiographical, VALIS explores the nature of reality from a Gnostic point of view, with the...
Embrace of the Serpent’ Tops Mar del Plata
MAR DEL PLATA – Having won the biggest prize at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, Colombian Ciro Guerra’s “Embrace of the Serpent” – a ravishing but unequivocal put-down of white invaders’ obliteration of the Amazon’s indigenous peoples – took the top Golden Astor at...
Amazon Studios Snaps up Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Neon Demon’
International Correspondent @elsakeslassy In one of the most significant deals scored at the American Film Market, Amazon Studios has acquired Nicolas Winding Refn’s anticipated “The Neon Demon” and will release it theatrically Stateside next summer. “The Neon Demon”...
Michael Moore Conquers AFI Fest With ‘Where to Invade Next’ Premiere
Michael Moore and an army of fans stormed AFI Fest Saturday night for the West Coast premiere of “Where to Invade Next,” the latest cinematic provocation from the documentarian behind hot-button films “Fahrenheit 9/11” and “Bowling for Columbine.” The film, Moore’s...
The truth is STILL out there!
Mulder and Scully are in more danger than ever before in the latest trailer for The X-Files' revival. Fox's two-minute extension of a teaser released on Monday (September 28) finds Mulder (David Duchovny) resuming his life's work in exposing an alien conspiracy....