Film Review: Undefeated

Undefeated

A stirring, finely crafted human-interest story about underprivileged lives touched by the rewards of shared experience. More »

From Underdog to Undefeated: Dan Lindsay & T.J. Martin chronicle a Memphis high-school football squad's dramatic year

Newly Oscar-nominated filmmakers Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin weren't thinking about The Blind Side when they traveled to North Memphis, Tennessee, to visit Manassas High School, but the comparisons quickly became obvious. More »

Whale watch: Ken Kwapis recreates real-life rescue story in 'Big Miracle'

Based on a real-life incident, Big Miracle recounts efforts made to rescue three icebound whales near Barrow, Alaska, in 1988. More »

Reviews

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
Film Review: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Family-oriented fantasy finds five adventurers trapped on an island sinking into the South Pacific. Middling 3D outing updates Jules Verne with mixed results. More »

The Vow
Film Review: The Vow

For sheer romantic corn, this is, as Barbara Stanwyck said in Ball of Fire, “right off the cob.” But it’s also the ultimate date movie, due to Channing Tatum, who becomes a star here, and the real-thing chemistry he shares with Rachel McAdams. More »

Safe_House_
Film Review: Safe House

Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds play cat-and-mouse in an autopilot CIA thriller that tilts at political relevance but contents itself with aping Tony Scott mannerisms. More »

Chronicle
Film Review: Chronicle

This tale of three teenage boys who bond and cavort after being suddenly invested with supernatural powers is quite effective. The only thing is, it’s not really scary. Revenge, yes. Chills and thrills, no. More »

The Woman in Black
Film Review: The Woman in Black

The unimaginative approach of both director and screenwriter make this attempt at classy horror singularly uninvolving and lacking in the essential element of surprise. More »

Big_Miracle_
Film Review: Big Miracle

Fictional treatment of the 1988 effort to rescue three whales trapped under Alaskan ice features a wide-ranging cast of characters and offers solid family entertainment. More »

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Spotlight

Cinedigm Direct
Occupy Big Screens: New venues and programs welcome DIY filmmakers

Studios and the big specialty distributors have long been the main occupiers of theatre screens, but smaller players—do-it-yourself (DIY) distributors and especially DIY filmmakers—are now being afforded more big-screen opportunities. Call it revenge of the 99%. More »

New Cinemas
Delectable and delicious: In-cinema dining continues to grow

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Film Journal International continues its annual report on new cinemas by highlighting a selection of choices where moviegoers can take their sweethearts (or anyone) for a special night out. More »

Filmmakers

W.E.
Madonna & Wallis: Music icon conducts royal romance with 'W.E.'

Even given strictly limited time and access, there is no way one says no to the opportunity to interview Madonna. More »

Haywire
'Haywire' act: Steven Soderbergh introduces a new action star in hard-hitting thriller

"Why is it so satisfying to see her beat the s*** out of men?" Steven Soderbergh asks of Gina Carano, the star of his new film for Relativity Media, Haywire. More »

Dee Rees
A Brooklyn tale: Dee Rees makes directorial debut with fest favorite about teen's self-discovery

Focus Features’ Pariah is a bracingly original, groundbreaking movie, the first major American feature to focus on the lives of African-American lesbians. More »

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
Incredible opportunity: Stephen Daldry guides newcomer Thomas Horn in poignant 9/11 drama

The new Thomas Horn movie, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, is also the only Thomas Horn movie—for now, maybe even forevermore. More »

Industry Associations

NATO

News, statistics and publications from the National Association of Theatre Owners, the world's largest exhibition trade organization. More »

NAC

Education programs, services and news from the National Association of Concessionaires. More »

MPAA

Information on the ratings system, legislative news and press releases from the Motion Picture Association of America. More »

ICTA

Learn about the latest technological advances for the motion picture theatre industry from the International Cinema Technology Association. More »

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