BERLIN, Germany, Dec 28, (AFP): With two new films, German cinema has rediscovered the countrys fiercest Nazi hunter, former prosecutor Fritz Bauer, honoring a man …
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Capri fest sums up past year, offers a look ahead to ’16 – Top 10 pirated movies of 2015 see alarming increase in downloads
LOS ANGELES, Dec 28, (RTRS): The Capri-Hollywood Intl Film Festival, marking its 20th anniversary this year, occupies a unique spot on the global festival circuit, …
Read More »Cinematographer Wexler dies at 93 – Most famous and honored cameraman and docu filmmaker
LOS ANGELES, Dec 28, (Agencies): Haskell Wexler, one of Hollywood’s most famous and honored cinematographers and one whose innovative approach helped him win Oscars for …
Read More »‘Hateful’ misogyny fishing for stupidity – Tarantino on battles behind his latest film
LOS ANGELES, Dec 27, (Agencies): Ever since “The Hateful Eight” first unspooled at industry guild screenings last month, whispers of misogyny set the film up …
Read More »‘Home’ has little to satisfy families – Ferrell and Wahlberg an unpalatable mix
LOS ANGELES, Dec 27, (RTRS): As Hollywood holiday offerings go, the forgettable comedy Daddy’s Home isn’t so much a lump of coal as an empty …
Read More »Voice of change: blogs flourish in ’15 – Shift to lifestyle in West
PARIS, Dec 27, (AFP): Thought to be on the wane a decade ago, blogs in 2015 are alive and well as a powerful voice driving …
Read More »‘Force Awakens’ to top $1 bn in global ticket sales – Fan watches ‘Star Wars’ for 46 straight hours
NEW YORK, Dec 27, (RTRS): The Force remains strong with the new “Star Wars” movie, which is on track to top $1 billion in global …
Read More »‘Revenant’ immersive, very visceral – Cinematographer Lubezki talks digital
Cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki has won two Oscars in a row, for “Gravity” and “Birdman,” and he could be in line to win a record-breaking third …
Read More »Ferrell – Wahlberg’s ‘Home’ takes $1.2m in Christmas Eve – Film a silly romp rife with stereotypes
LOS ANGELES, Dec 26, (Agencies): Paramount’s comedy “Daddy’s Home” has launched solidly with $1.2 million at 1,920 US locations in Christmas Eve previews. The movie, which …
Read More »Radiohead offers Xmas surprise – Docs, nurses beat Bieber to top charts
NEW YORK, Dec 26, (AFP): Art-house rockers Radiohead offered a Christmas surprise Friday — a new song, initially intended for the latest James Bond film. The …
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