Cinema

A silent movie cinema thrives in Brussels

July 5, 2023

For most of the world, silent films died out in the 1930s. But in Brussels, Belgium, the only remaining cinema in the world with a regular schedule of silent films, along with live piano accompaniment, is thriving.

Jackie Chan is producing a movie in Syria. Some Syrians are outraged.

July 22, 2022Conflict & Justice

Why the Oscars should have an award for Best Acting Ensemble

February 25, 2018Arts

Man sitting at computer that is rendering film scene, with movie poster for "The Departed" behind

For some in Hollywood, the ‘remake’ is taking on global proportions

August 17, 2017Media

Why Idris Elba is not ‘too street’ to be James Bond

September 9, 2015Culture

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In Hollywood, superheroes are still a boy’s club

March 22, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

The Marvel superhero movies have been, mostly, big hits. But they’ve always focused on a male hero, despite numerous popular heroines. Even recent highly-successful adventure movies with leading ladies haven’t convinced studio executives to bet on female superhero movies.

In Hollywood, superheroes are still a boy’s club

March 22, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

A young Iranian woman’s dream of becoming an astronaut goes to the Sundance Film Festival

January 24, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

One documentary at this year’s Sundance Film Festival follows a young Iranian woman’s struggle to become an astronaut.

Check out these four ‘must see’ foreign films of 2013

December 27, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Matt Holzman, host of the screening series “First Take” on KCRW in Los Angeles, shares his four favorite foreign films of 2013 — and the reasons he loves each one.