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- For July 4th, Ten Movies that Scream America
Jul 2, 2009
As we head into Independence Day weekend,I want to suggest some classic titles scattered over the decades that each in their way evoke our...
Category: Movies
- Celebrating Streep at Sixty
Jun 23, 2009
This week, our most distinguished screen actress turns sixty, and looking back on her legacy, we find one of those rare, happy stories of a person...
Category: Movies
- In Advance of Father's Day, Ten Cinematic Takes on Being a Dad
Jun 9, 2009
Prior to saluting fathers far and wide later this month, why not pop in some first-rate DVD titles that examine the distinct challenges of...
Category: Movies
- Are Serious Dramas an Endangered Species
Jun 3, 2009
Does new technology and short attention spans stand in the way of our appreciating serious film because it's not providing short-term entertainment?
Category: Movies
- When Did the Quality of Hollywood Films Start to Drop?
May 26, 2009
While Hollywood dominates the global film market in terms of revenue and distribution, the most original, intelligent, and enduring movies today...
Category: Movies
- Why John Wayne Still Ranks Among Today's Most Popular Stars
May 25, 2009
Why John Wayne still makes the Harris poll's top 10 favorite actors.
Category: Movies
- This Summer's Movies: A Good Reason to Stay Outdoors?
May 20, 2009
The New York Times devoted a special section to this summer's new movies and save one or two, all are sorely lacking.
Category: Movies
- 15 Top Movies That Should Be on DVD, But Aren't
May 10, 2009
Great movies that should be out on DVD, but for reasons of licensing, rights and other issues, aren't readily available to the public.
Category: Movies
- Why Must We Still Wait Months To See First-Run Movies On DVD?
Apr 25, 2009
The relationship between box office and movies released on DVD.
Category: Movies
- A Word to Hollywood in Recessionary Times: Smaller, Better Films and More of Them Please!
Apr 9, 2009
Speculation abounds as to how various industries will weather and adapt to this deepening recession. But what about the movie business? Will...
Category: Movies
- A Sampling of Cherished Road Movies
Apr 3, 2009
What we call "the road movie" represents a direct descendant of Homer's enduring, universal epic, "The Odyssey." Delving into this sub-genre, I was...
Category: Movies
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