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Battered But Not Broken, Jean-Jacques Beineix Returnsnew
The embattled Parisian director brings a reissue, a retrospective and a project in progress.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
07-10-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Jean-Jacques Beineix, drama films
James Gray Dares to Bare It Allnew
James Gray's Two Lovers flies far outside the typical Hollywood comfort zone by baring its characters' true-to-life flaws, insecurities and erratic behaviors.
Fast Forward Weekly |
Jesse Locke |
05-07-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Stimulus Package: 'The Girlfriend Experience'new
Steven Soderbergh screens his latest film, The Girlfriend Experience, as a fundraiser for the New Orleans Film Festival. The cast includes porn star Sasha Grey, the only professional, and acting virgins who mostly hold the jobs they have in the film.
Gambit |
Will Coviello |
05-05-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Pablo Veliz and Manuel Garcia on Their Locally Shot 'Ghost Town'new
Why film in San Antonio when your gangster picture is set in Houston? It's cheaper, and Veliz, who's shot four other films here, none of which is set in San Antonio, has a reputation with the film commission.
San Antonio Current |
Jeremy Martin |
04-01-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Desperate Times: An Interview with 'Wendy and Lucy' Director Kelly Reichardtnew
The accident of timing has everything to do with how a movie is received, and there's no question Kelly Reichardt's Wendy and Lucy hits home more forcefully now than when it premiered last May. The spare, lyrical story seems tailor-made for hard times, when even the formerly comfortable are staring destitution in the face.
Philadelphia City Paper |
Sam Adams |
01-27-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
