Romanian Orthodox: Cristian Mungiu's "Beyond the Hills"
Michael NordineCristian Mungiu’s film is a gorgeously austere and often exhilarating in its its slow-burning atmosphere of dread and sorrow.
Cristian Mungiu
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Notebook's 5th Writers Poll: Fantasy Double Features of 2012
Daniel KasmanIn our annual poll, we pair our favorite new films of 2012 with older films seen in the same year to create fantastic double features.
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Slow Walks, Half Truths and Red Bull: Being a Joint Account on the VIFF Experience
Adam CookA breakdown of the VIFF experience, its qualities and traits.
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Cannes 2012. Awards
NotebookThe Palme d’Or goes to Michael Haneke’s Amour. Also, a comprehensive list of all the award winners.
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Cannes 2012. Days 4-5, Essential Reads
Adam CookNew films from past Palme d’Or winners Cristian Mungiu and Michael Haneke are among the latest to screen at Cannes.
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Daily Briefing. Cinema of Transgression + Critics on the Move
David HudsonAlso: New Art Theatre Guild Pamphlet, Jerry Lewis DVDs and Carlos Saura news.
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Daily Briefing. For the Love Film III
David HudsonIn the news: Ridley Scott, Cristian Mungiu, Denis Villeneuve, Richard Ayoade, Laurent Cantet and more.
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Daily Briefing. Most Anticipated Films of 2012
David HudsonAlso: Universal @ 100. James Toback’s “totally unusual, inventive” movie and more.
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Daily Briefing. "The Tree of Life" Tops indieWIRE's 2011 Critics Survey
David HudsonAlso: Forthcoming films from Cristian Mungiu and Abdellatif Kechiche, Jürgen Fauth’s novel and more lists and awards.
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"Higher Ground," "Our Idiot Brother," More
David HudsonWhat the critics are saying about this week’s theatrical releases — and a few of last week’s as well.