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May 3, 2012
The Best Lines In Marvel's The Avengers
The blockbuster superhero flick Marvel's The Avengers is already becoming best known for its effects, battles, and fierce uniforms and accessories--and it doesn't even open here till tomorrow. But what about the dialogue? Yeah, it's not exactly Billy Wilder, but still there are some good verbal ex ... More >>
Film
September 14, 2011
You Cannot Send Shit Through the Internet, and Other Life Lessons from Critic Dave Kehr
The blockbuster superhero flick Marvel's The Avengers is already becoming best known for its effects, battles, and fierce uniforms and accessories--and it doesn't even open here till tomorrow. But what about the dialogue? Yeah, it's not exactly Billy Wilder, but still there are some good verbal ex ... More >>
Voice Choices
June 22, 2011
The Seven Year Itch
The blockbuster superhero flick Marvel's The Avengers is already becoming best known for its effects, battles, and fierce uniforms and accessories--and it doesn't even open here till tomorrow. But what about the dialogue? Yeah, it's not exactly Billy Wilder, but still there are some good verbal ex ... More >>
Voice Choices
June 22, 2011
Some Like It Hot
The blockbuster superhero flick Marvel's The Avengers is already becoming best known for its effects, battles, and fierce uniforms and accessories--and it doesn't even open here till tomorrow. But what about the dialogue? Yeah, it's not exactly Billy Wilder, but still there are some good verbal ex ... More >>
Voice Choices
June 22, 2011
Ninotchka
The blockbuster superhero flick Marvel's The Avengers is already becoming best known for its effects, battles, and fierce uniforms and accessories--and it doesn't even open here till tomorrow. But what about the dialogue? Yeah, it's not exactly Billy Wilder, but still there are some good verbal ex ... More >>
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June 2, 2011
You Could Help Bring the Marilyn Monroe Dress Back to NYC
As we've reported previously, the white halter dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch -- you know, the one in that iconic subway grate scene -- will soon be up for sale by an L.A. auction house. The dress, currently owned by Debbie Reynolds, is worth an estimated $1 to $2 million ... More >>
Film
November 17, 2010
'Weimar Cinema' at MOMA: The New German Problem? Too Many Great Films.
As we've reported previously, the white halter dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in The Seven Year Itch -- you know, the one in that iconic subway grate scene -- will soon be up for sale by an L.A. auction house. The dress, currently owned by Debbie Reynolds, is worth an estimated $1 to $2 million ... More >>
Blogs
October 13, 2010
Update: The Last Miner Is on His Way Up! And Other Chilean Miner News
Hey, what's going on with the Chilean miners right now? Because you know this is all you're going to be talking about at that cocktail party/dinner at home/after-work drinks sesh with your buds. Be the one with the info that matters!
Voice Choices
July 20, 2010
SUNSET, SUNSET
Norma Desmond is ready for her close-up again
Voice Choices
April 6, 2010
Ace in the Hole
Norma Desmond is ready for her close-up again
Voice Choices
April 6, 2010
The Front Page
Norma Desmond is ready for her close-up again
Film
March 2, 2010
The Oscars' Six Most Outrageous Moments
Statues of no limitations—the Academy Awards bring the crazy
Voice Choices
December 29, 2009
The Apartment
Statues of no limitations—the Academy Awards bring the crazy
Voice Choices
December 29, 2009
The Seven Year Itch
Statues of no limitations—the Academy Awards bring the crazy
Voice Choices
December 15, 2009
Ball of Fire
Statues of no limitations—the Academy Awards bring the crazy
Blogs
November 12, 2009
Name The Best Film About Alcoholics
There have been so many good movies made about drunks, you wonder why booze can inspire so many artists while ruining so many lives. No matter. My personal favorites are:
Blogs
October 9, 2009
Clip Job: Sarris Defends 'Pussycat'
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives August 5, 1965, Vol. X, No. 42 Films By Andrew Sarris I return to the subject of "WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT?" mainly because I fear the concerted effort to brainwash the public into thinking that "Pussycat" is an unspeakably bad movie may b ... More >>
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September 29, 2009
Some Like It Hot
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives August 5, 1965, Vol. X, No. 42 Films By Andrew Sarris I return to the subject of "WHAT'S NEW PUSSYCAT?" mainly because I fear the concerted effort to brainwash the public into thinking that "Pussycat" is an unspeakably bad movie may b ... More >>
Voice Choices
August 25, 2009
BRUNCH & BOMBSHELLS
Get 'em while they're hot
Film
April 29, 2009
"The Late Film" at BAM
Directors in the twilight of their careers
Blogs
April 29, 2009
Why Can't Some People Ever Be On Time?
Marilyn Monroe was always late for everything, but as Billy Wilder once said, it was worth waiting for her. What's more, Marilyn had a deep-rooted psychological reason for her tardiness; having been discarded and treated badly as a child, she now wanted to punish mankind one person at a time.
Blogs
April 24, 2009
All About Eve vs. Sunset Boulevard
"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up,"In 1950, two instant classics about the cruelty of show business, both starring older dames, went at it for Best Picture. Joe Mankiewicz's All About Eve--starring Bette Davis as an aging actress whose entire life is usurped by an unctuous fan--clob ... More >>
Voice Choices
April 22, 2009
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up,"In 1950, two instant classics about the cruelty of show business, both starring older dames, went at it for Best Picture. Joe Mankiewicz's All About Eve--starring Bette Davis as an aging actress whose entire life is usurped by an unctuous fan--clob ... More >>
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November 5, 2008
Some Like It Tony Curtis!
"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up,"In 1950, two instant classics about the cruelty of show business, both starring older dames, went at it for Best Picture. Joe Mankiewicz's All About Eve--starring Bette Davis as an aging actress whose entire life is usurped by an unctuous fan--clob ... More >>
Blogs
October 29, 2008
Halloween Special: Billy Wilder's Sunset Blvd.
"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up,"In 1950, two instant classics about the cruelty of show business, both starring older dames, went at it for Best Picture. Joe Mankiewicz's All About Eve--starring Bette Davis as an aging actress whose entire life is usurped by an unctuous fan--clob ... More >>
Film
July 2, 2008
William Holden: American Idol
Bridging the gap between hero and antihero, Holden was no typical golden boy
Voice Choices
July 2, 2008
Sunset Boulevard
Bridging the gap between hero and antihero, Holden was no typical golden boy
Film
April 17, 2007
100 Years of Barbara
Plus 007 and oh, Canada
Film
January 2, 2007
Truth Is For Sissies
Billy Wilder's hard-boiled muckracker can't be bothered with the facts in this strikingly prescient diatribe
Film
December 5, 2006
He Wrote the Songs
Celebrating Tinseltown composer and musical innovator Franz Waxman
Film
November 21, 2006
Fox, B.C.
Spencer Tracy and the studio that made him
Film
September 5, 2006
Ghost World
A pair of sunshine noirs go in search of Hollywood's heart of darkness
Screens
August 22, 2006
Rack Focus
A pair of sunshine noirs go in search of Hollywood's heart of darkness
Screens
May 30, 2006
Rack Focus
A pair of sunshine noirs go in search of Hollywood's heart of darkness
NYC Life
January 31, 2006
In the Mood for Love
Strangers on a train: She enters the cabin at Naples. I smile and nod, wondering if I should've shaved.
Film
January 3, 2006
Coke Classic
Wilder at heart: Cola versus communism in Cagney's good-natured Cold War comedy
NYC Life
December 13, 2005
Extra! Jews Eat Chinese Food, Watch Movies on Christmas Day!
Wilder at heart: Cola versus communism in Cagney's good-natured Cold War comedy
Film
August 30, 2005
Forgotten Gems Sparkle in Definitive Wilder Retro
Wilder at heart: Cola versus communism in Cagney's good-natured Cold War comedy
Film
July 12, 2005
'The Seven Year Itch'
Wilder at heart: Cola versus communism in Cagney's good-natured Cold War comedy
NYC Life
May 3, 2005
High Times
Wilder at heart: Cola versus communism in Cagney's good-natured Cold War comedy
Film
November 16, 2004
Noir Genius Exam
Quiz me deadly: mirrors, lost highways, and afternoon sex
People
November 11, 2003
Best Porn Directors!
Quiz me deadly: mirrors, lost highways, and afternoon sex
Film
July 29, 2003
It's All Over Now
Legends of the Fall
Film
December 24, 2002
Working Weak
Legends of the Fall
Film
September 3, 2002
Invisible Cities
Legends of the Fall
Film
June 18, 2002
Zero for Conduct
Legends of the Fall
Film
April 2, 2002
Ace in the Hole
Billy Wilder, 1906–2002
NYC Life
May 29, 2001
Film
Cinema Alfresco
Film
February 29, 2000
East Is West: Berlin Goes Planet Hollywood
Achtung Baby
Film
July 27, 1999
Chills and Spills
Achtung Baby
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