The common refrain for the past five years or so in the content business is "Print is dead." And while that's pretty much true across the board (or will be once digital tablets become commonplace among...
Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures breathed a big sigh of relief on Sunday. No, it wasn't because of the results of anything debuting stateside, but of a highly anticipated release dipping its toe into theater...
The decision by the New York Film Critics' Circle to announce their year end honorees at the end of November has left a bad taste in the mouths of many in the industry, but their early move didn't have any repercussio...
It's hard to believe, but almost 15 years ago to the day (O.K., maybe month), I sat in the Paramount Theater on the Paramount Pictures lot in Hollywood and was one of the first 100 or so people to watch James Cameron'...
Few directors can say they've made films back to back for a beloved franchise. It may be cost effective for most Hollywood studios, but it's a rarity. This century we've had Peter Jackson's three "Lor...
With awards season kicking into really high gear next month, awards campaign will do its best to give you a rundown every Thursday of the contending movies opening over the weekend so you can make sure to keep up with...
One of this pundit's biggest disappointments last awards season was how little traction Tilda Swinton received for her stunning turn in "I Am Love." That was partially due to the film's release da...
I have a confession to make. I genuinely think "Puss in Boots" is entertaining, funny and a significantly more original movie (even surreal) than what you'd expect for a "Shrek" spin-off...
No one should be surprised that when Angelina Jolie took the time out of her busy schedule to direct her first feature it wasn't going to be something frivolous. The film would have to speak to her passions and her wo...
They have been producing and screenwriting partners, but it's been quite awhile since Ben Affleck and Matt Damon appeared on screen together. The two buddies first set the industry on fire when "Good Will H...
