Films

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  Popcast: TV Sitcoms

  Feb 6, 2013comments

  Every week, CU Independent‘s Amanda Moutinho, Isa Jones and Stephanie Riesco will chat about film, TV, pop culture and so much more. Listen in this week for thoughts on Parks and Recreation vs. The Office, the return of Arrested Development... read more »

   
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  It’s a mad mad filmmaking world: The art of self-unemployment

  Feb 1, 2013comments

  “Have you ever feared for your life while filming?” This was one of the questions asked at Wednesday night’s Athenaeum guest lecture. Steve James, a director and producer, has been on campus since Tuesday to discuss his career and share... read more »

   
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  Use of 48fps in “The Hobbit” creates skepticism among film-goers

  Dec 13, 2012comments

  Fans looking forward to Peter Jackson’s return to Middle Earth this weekend might be in for a surprise if they head to specific theaters. Controversy has been brewing between industry heads and film-buffs alike as Jackson has disclosed... read more »

   
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  The do’s and don’ts of going to the movies alone

  Dec 5, 2012comments

  Going to the movie theater alone can be described in one word: freedom. It’s complete freedom to watch in your own manner. This freedom makes the experience relaxing, yet for some the thought of sitting alone in a theater full of couples,... read more »

   
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  Movie Buff: “Fat Kid Rules the World”

  Nov 30, 2012comments

  Punk-rock cult icon Matthew Lillard’s directorial debut “Fat Kid Rules the World,” the film adaption of the book, premiered at the SXSW film festival and won both the official selection and the audience selection awards. One of... read more »

   
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  “Life of Pi” illuminates audiences

  Nov 25, 2012comments

  Rather than two hours of philosophical mumbo-jumbo mixed with showy computer-generated imagery, the film adaptation of Yann Martel’s classic novel, “Life of Pi” is a beautiful spectacle. The movie keeps the eyes busy while providing a... read more »

   
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  Q&A: “Flight” Screenwriter John Gatins

  Nov 14, 2012comments

  John Gatins has dabbled in acting, writing, directing and producing in Hollywood since the early ’90s. “Flight” is one of his longest-running and most personal projects, spanning 10 years of writing and introspection. Gatins,... read more »

   
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  “Skyfall” slips into a past that gives 007 a future

  Nov 12, 2012comments

  The 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise, “Skyfall,” does almost everything perfect. With veteran 007 recognized as an efficient secret agent, Daniel Craig brings, yet again, more character, physicality and convincing emotion... read more »

   
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  Disney’s Lucasfilm buyout: This fan isn’t angry, he’s just disappointed in you

  Nov 9, 2012comments

  The recent development of Disney’s “Star Wars” buyout has left nerds, young and old, with a horrible taste in their mouth. While I would normally champion the side calling George Lucas a hack for such a blatant sell-out move, I’ve... read more »

   
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  Best Of: Movie soundtrack songs

  Nov 7, 2012comments

  We all remember the songs of our childhood. “Hakuna Matata” from “The Lion King,“  “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” from “Mulan” and how could you forget the simple “Bare Necessities” from “The Jungle... read more »