The filmmaker John Boorman speaks candidly in a new documentary that aims to reassess the notorious failure. (For one, it wasn’t really scary.)
Category: Movies
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John Boorman Reflects on Why ‘Exorcist II’ Bombed in 1977
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Trump Renews Push for Federal Film Tax Credit
The New York Times – Movies:Proponents say a federal program could bring back Hollywood jobs that have gone overseas because of cheap labor and large incentives.
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Mel Gibson Apologizes After Mocking Sign Language Interpreter Onstage
The New York Times – Movies:The actor waved his hands in what seemed to be a derisive gesture while appearing at a fan event in Toronto over the weekend.
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For the Venice Film Festival, an Island Setting for Almost a Century
The New York Times – Movies:Once a year, the tiny island of Lido is transformed into a rich field of artistic expression for the festival.
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Venice Film Festival: Wim Wenders Talks About Architecture and More
The New York Times – Movies:The director talks about his documentary on Peter Zumthor, the Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architect, which is premiering at the Venice Film Festival.
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In This Part of the Venice Film Festival, Students Pick the Winners
The New York Times – Movies:The Venice Classics section offers students a chance to award a top price to remastered classics and documentaries about cinema.
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Remembering Moritz de Hadeln at the Venice Film Festival
The New York Times – Movies:Moritz de Hadeln’s legacy is one of bringing film to the masses and celebrating the power of cinema.
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What Saoirse Ronan Learned in the Director’s Chair
The New York Times – Movies:The actress, 32, will make her directorial debut with the Irish short film “Paper Plane” at the Venice Film Festival.
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The ‘Odyssey’ Scholar Emily Wilson, a Critic of the Movie, Is Redoing Her Translation
The New York Times – Movies:Wilson, who was the first woman to translate the Homeric tale into English, caused a firestorm when she criticized Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster film.
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‘Finding Emily,’ a Gen Z Rom-Com, Isn’t Timeless. That’s the Point.
The New York Times – Movies:The British movie aims to speak to young viewers by exploring love and romance in the digital age. The actors themselves served as consultants.
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Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
The New York Times – Movies:This month’s options include an adaptation of an early Stephen King novel, jungle dinosaur battles and atmospheric thrillers.