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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 »
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 »
Grey zone: Joe Carnahan returns with a gritty survival tale of man and wolf
Some movies about the great outdoors invite us to marvel at the daunting majesty and serene beauty of this planet we call home. And then there are films like The Grey, the harrowing new survival tale from writer-director Joe Carnahan, which embrace a darker view of nature. More »
Winners Circle: New York Film Critics salute Streep, Pitt and 'The Artist'
“This is a real pleasure for me to see some of the faces behind the formidable names that instill such fear and reverence in the film industry—although I thought you’d be taller,” Brad Pitt quipped. More »
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 »
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 »
Older and wiser: New cinema construction applies modern lessons
During the past seven years, Film Journal International has exclusively surveyed recent cinema construction. Over the next few months, we will again be reporting about new (and/or improved) projects, analyzing trends... More »
Widescreen wonder: Historic Cinerama theatre serves Seattle community
Three synchronized 35mm projectors. A 90 foot by 30 foot screen. A 146-degree arc that whips the image around to the corners of your eyes. More »
UFOs over India: Mumbai-based company beams Moviez across subcontinent
Over the past year or so, the global exhibition community has become accustomed to talking about accelerated growth of its d-cinema screens. For this special edition on CineAsia, we decided to take a look at how an entire subcontinent has been covered with the help of satellite technology. More »
Technology
Envysion a better business: Cinemark takes surveillance to the next level
With the New Year upon us, it is time to think balance sheets, budgets and how to better one’s business. More »
Laser focus: With new technologies, Barco proposes premium cinema experiences for all
“It is important that the market gets a good view and perspective on what is possible and coming,” Wim Buyens tells Film Journal International about the newest technology on hand and latest developments in store for cinemas at Barco. More »
Thanks for the memories: It's the end of an era as 35mm film declines
Almost since it was patented in 1889 by George Eastman, when Queen Victoria was on the English throne, the Eiffel Tower was inaugurated in Paris, and The Coca-Cola Company was incorporated in Atlanta, celluloid 35mm has been the format of choice for the film industry. More »
On with the 3D show: Keith Collea and Createasphere coach filmmakers in-depth
“3D is here to stay. It is not going anywhere,” promises noted stereographer Keith Collea of 3D Film Arts. More »
Higher calling: Christie takes China and frame rates to the next level
“Christie recognized a number of years ago that China was in a perfect position to move very rapidly from analog 35mm to digital,” notes Jack Kline of Christie Digital Systems USA. More »
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REVIEWS
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 »
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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