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The Foreign Language Nominees Symposium

March 2010

The 82nd Academy Awards’ Foreign Language Film nominees couldn’t be more diverse and interesting. At the Foreign Language Nominees Symposium held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater, March 6, the honored filmmakers of Adjami – Israel, The Milk of Sorrow (La Teta Asustada) – Peru, A Prophet (Un Prophete) – France, The Secret in Their... »

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Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois show How to Train Your Dragon

April 2010 | By Mary Ann Skweres

Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois show <em>How to Train Your Dragon</em>

Helmed by Oscar-nominated writer/director Chris Sanders and writer/director Dean Deblois (Lilo & Stitch, Mulan), the DreamWorks Animation SKG production of »



Joe Johnston Conjures The Wolfman

February 2010 | By Scott Essman

Joe Johnston Conjures <em>The Wolfman</em>

Former Industrial Light and Magic art director Joe Johnston became a feature film director over 20 years ago when he came aboard... »


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Up in the Air

December 2009 | By Len Klady

<em>Up in the Air</em>

Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) has an amiable disposition that belies the fact that it’s best to stay out of his path. You see he’s... »



The Young Victoria

December 2009 | By Len Klady

<em>The Young Victoria</em>

The enduring image of Queen Victoria, whose reign dominated the bulk of the 19th century, is of a benevolent, elderly grandmother. Though she was... »


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