The Artist

Weekend Box Office: It's A 'Twilight' Thanksgiving While 'The Muppets' Wins The Family Film Battle Royale

It's Thankgiving, which means people spend time and money to go see their loved ones, only to get away from them as fast as possible. And always the first to escape from dull holiday festivities, it looks like teens (and Moms who should know better) kept flocking to see Edward and Bella fang ban...

James Cromwell: "Artist," Activist and Taking on a Black and White Silent Picture

One of the most talked about films this fall is Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist." Winner of the best actor prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival and a frontrunner for many awards during the upcoming season, "The Artist" is a stunning film and deserves all the accolad...

One Little Problem with "Hugo" (Spoilers)

Let me start off by saying that I love Martin Scorsese's "Hugo." It's the perfect blend of "Amelie" and "The Sandlot" and "Cinema Paradiso" and the spirits of Charles Dickens and Jules Verne and of course the works of George Méliès and th...

In Theaters: 'Hugo' Will Try And Clean The Clock Of 'The Muppets' & 'Arthur Christmas'

The Amazing Race: Which Composers & Songwriters Will Feel The Sound Of Music This Year?

10 Movies to See Instead of "The Artist"

One of the most disappointing films for me this year is Michel Hazanavicius's "The Artist." As a fan of cinema of the '20s and '30s, the silent throwback is right up my alley, but I wanted more than just references and homage. Some people are saying it's not much diffe...

Berenice Bejo Talks About Not Talking In The Silent Movie Sensation 'The Artist'

There’s not a whole lot of dialogue in “The Artist” that isn’t delivered via intertitle, but it’s all in English, effectively deceiving audiences about the fact that it’s a mostly French production. But when asked about the challenges of making what amounts to a s...

The Six Silent Films That Inspired "The Artist" Director Michel Hazanavicius (Gallery)

Many filmmakers cite silent film as inspiration, but only a handful of living filmmakers have made them. With "The Artist" (opening this week), French director Michel Hazanavicius joins a small group that includes Mel Brooks ("Silent Movie") and Charles Lane ("Sidewalk Stori...

Review: 'The Artist' A Joyous, Big Hearted Tribute To Old School Moviemaking

When The Weinstein Company announced before the kick off the Cannes Film Festival that they had picked up Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist" it was certainly a surprise. Harvey and Bob laid down big bucks for a film that, in this age of CGI and 3D blockbuster pictures, seems like box of...