The Forgotten: No Room at the Inn
David CairnsA trio of murderous innkeepers must outplot an innocent but wily priest in Autant-Lara’s black comedy.
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An Allan Dwan Serial #1: "Sweethearts on Parade" (1953)
gina telaroliA traveling medicine show arrives in the small town of Kokomo, in the first entry of our Allan Dwan Serial.
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The Noteworthy: Lynch's Big Dream, Von Trier's Digressionism, Herzog's "Fitzcardboardaldo"
Adam CookDavid Lynch is releasing a new album, Lars von Trier is a “digressionist”, Cardboard Herzog, Joaquin Phoenix in Inherent Vice & more.
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Presenting "Allan Dwan: A Dossier"
gina telaroliAn introduction to a new self-published e-book of criticism on the pioneering American director.
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Critical Strands: On the Beach with Ulrich Seidl and Martin Parr
retinalechoesThe gaudy European beaches of photographer Martin Parr vs. Seidl’s Paradise: Love.
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Video of the day. David Lynch's "TBD716"
NotebookDavid Lynch’s has a (tiny) new short & his debut on Vine.
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Movie Poster of the Week: “Bettina Loved a Soldier” and the Bluebird Photoplay Ads of Burton Rice
Adrian CurryA treasure trove of vintage ads for the New York based “artistic division” of Universal in 1916-17 and their link to early Japanese cinema.
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The Forgotten: How To Marry a Millionaire
David CairnsJames Wong Howe’s elegant and dynamic cinematography boosts an interesting MGM romance/melodrama from “fair” to “fairly marvelous”.
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The Noteworthy: Soderbergh's Extension 765, James Gray in Space, "The Making of 2001"
Adam CookSoderbergh set to make 12 hour series & now sells t-shirts, Coppola & Gray are launching ambitious projects, The Making of 2001 + more.
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Cannes 2013. Festival Favorites
NotebookAdam Cook & Daniel Kasman list their favorite and least favorite films from the 66th Cannes Film Festival.
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Cannes 2013 MUBI Coverage Roundup
NotebookMUBI’s coverage of the 2013 Festival de Cannes by Adam Cook, Daniel Kasman, and Marie-Pierre Duhamel all in one place.
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Cannes 2013. Camera Eye(s): Jean-Luc Godard's "Les trois désastres"
Adam CookJean-Luc Godard’s first film in 3D is a masterfully inventive, rapid-fire work of art.