What would you do if, while walking along, Scarlett Johansson pulled over and started chatting you up? Well, quite a few Scotsmen got to find out during the filming of Jonathan Glazer's Under the Skin, showing for just one...
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Reaching Higher Than The 2012 Reboot, The Amazing Spider-man 2 Swings Into Theaters Tonight
Though many questioned Sony's wisdom in rebooting Spider-man while casting a shadow over the Sam Raimi trilogy's still warm remains, Marc Webb demonstrated skill in providing a perfectly entertaining summer popcorn distraction, if not entirely acquitting Sony against accusations of...
Star Wars VII Cast Officially Announced Today
After months of endless speculation, Disney has issued an official press release and photo of the cast for the next installment of the Star Wars series, Episode 7. <click photo to enlarge> Officially: April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK - Writer/Director/Producer J.J....
Amateur Filmmakers, AMPAS’s New Tool To Help Your Craft…
Filmmaking is as much science as it is art, and having the tools necessary can make all the difference in your work. So, any time a new tool comes along that can further your goals, it's worth getting your hands...
10 Reasons Why Noah Will Take The World By Storm This Weekend
"Hollywood just wont give faith based films a chance." We've all heard it, and it's a tired refrain. It's also not true. Arguably, the real problem is that many of them just aren't very good. It's a lot easier for...
Shawshank Redemption and Elton John: Million Dollar Piano, Tonight At Crossgates
Regal Crossgates 18 continues their Classic Film Series with The Shawshank Redemption, today, at 2 and 7pm only. The last film in the Classic series will be Silence of the Lambs, next week, at 2pm on Sunday, and 2 and...
Grand Budapest Hotel Opens With Over 20 Showings
It's being hailed as a masterpiece. Wes Anderson's latest, and arguably best film to date, The Grand Budapest Hotel opens with 10 showings at Crossgates, and 11 showings at the Spectrum in Albany. The Spectrum has showings on three screens, beginning...
The Newest on Angelina Jolie’s Maleficent, Spiderman 2, Grand Budapest, and Captain America: Winter Soldier. Plus, Peanuts?
Theaters have been a wellspring of exceptional family films of late. The trend continues, judging from the newest trailer for Maleficent (Disney's Sleeping Beauty prequel). With a gorgeous style, sweeping set pieces, and a menacing central character, Maleficent is surely...
Listening In: A Conversation With An Independent Record Company Owner
American Laundromat founder Joe Spadaro discusses ALR, music & film, and his new Wes Anderson tribute album. Plus, we're giving away 6 copies of the new CD. (Details below.) <Hover over pictures for captions. Click some images to see a...
Tim’s Vermeer – A Brilliant, Brilliant Film
Imagine if independent film were more gripping than a summer blockbuster. Imagine a documentary that captures your imagination, instead of testing your resistance to sleep. They do exist. Showtimes and Tickets: Tim's Vermeer is the most recent in a wave...