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Tribeca Film Festival 2008: Brian capsule reviews wrap up...
Reviews of YONKERS JOE, HOTEL GRAMERCY PARK, and THE UNIVERSE KEITH HARING

by Brian Hughes
2008-05-09

Awards Night in San Francisco
A plethora of awards at SFIFF-51 includes some unknowns you're like to get to know in the near future

by Janos Gereben
2008-05-08

Film Fix Video Interview: Writer/Director J. Robert Spencer talks about FARM GIRL IN NEW YORK
From Broadway to film, JERSEY BOYS star J. Robert Spencer makes a feature. The comedy is a Mel Brooks style laugher.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-05-07

Tribeca Film Festival 2008: Brian gives us another round of capsule reviews!
Reviews of WAITING FOR HOCKNEY, BAGHEAD, and BART GOT A ROOM

by Brian Hughes
2008-05-05

Tribeca Film Festival 2008: Brian's capsule reviews continue...
Reviews of THE 27 CLUB, SEVEN DAYS SUNDAY, and SOMERS TOWN

by Brian Hughes
2008-05-05

Film Fix Video Interview: Writer/Director Garth Jennings and Producer Nick Goldsmith
Jonathan probes into the origins of SON OF RAMBOW

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-05-01

Tribeca Film Festival 2008: Brian gives us a few capsule reviews!
Reviews of FIRE UNDER THE SNOW, BITTER AND TWISTED, and LET THE RIGHT ONE IN

by Brian Hughes
2008-04-30

EI Video Interview: THE SKYJACKER'S Filmmaker Jeff Pickett and Co-Writer/Cinematographer Eric Jensch
Effective little thriller was shot in just 5 days!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-04-27

EI Video Interview: Director Jeremy Zerechak on his documentary LAND OF CONFUSION
Former soldier talks about the documentary he shot while on tour in Iraq.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-04-27

Jonathan takes a look at Rocky Costanzo's AMHURST
Creepy little film reminds viewers of 1970s Carpenter.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-04-26

EI Video Interview: Writer/Director Tom McCarthy talks with Jonathan about THE VISITOR
McCarthy also comments on the passing of the THE WIRE.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-04-25

SFIFF Tips, in Brief
San Francisco's 51st annual International Film Festival offers a wide range of topics and genres

by Janos Gereben
2008-04-19

Atlanta Film Festival 2008: Capsule Reviews Take One!
Jonathan weighs in on THE LENA BAKER STORY, DANCE OF THE DEAD, FARM GIRL IN NEW YORK, and LAND OF CONFUSION.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-04-18

2008 Atlanta Film Festival Boasts 150 Films!
EI's Film Fix Podcast hits another festival with a preview of "The Lena Baker Story."

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-04-09

San Francisco International Film Festival No. 51: Soup to Nuts
Having celebrated longevity unique in the country with a 50th birthday season in 2007, the San Francisco festival now opens its second half century.

by Janos Gereben
2008-04-03

They're Back!!!
Kenneth Johnson's V - The Second Generation. The miniseries creator's long-awaited sequel is now in book stores.They're Back!!!

by Cam Williams
2008-03-13

At Cinequest: Know-It-All Cliff and Cheer-less TV
As sitcoms beget sitcoms, so goes quality. Down.

by Janos Gereben
2008-03-01

AUDIO INTERVIEW: Playing SEM-PRO: Jonathan goes one-on-one with Player/Coach/Funnyman Will Ferrell!


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-02-26

Oscars 2008: They’re Heeeere!
The day is at hand, and Scott Mantz offers up his picks!

by Scott Mantz
2008-02-24

Covering THE SIGNAL: Video interviews from the Atlanta premiere of a soon-to-be cult classic.


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-02-22

Video Interview: Filmmaker Bill Duke talks about his new feature COVER!


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-02-21

Video Interview: The cast of THE SIGNAL offer words of caution!
Catch THE SIGNAL this weekend!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-02-21

SFIAAFF: A festival in more than name only
See details of the festival's big lineup on the Web.

by Janos Gereben
2008-02-12

Producing BOLD: A Video Interview with Gary Michael Walters!
The Co-President of BOLD FILMS talks about THE LAST WORD and the upcoming action thriller LEGION.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-02-10

From Hatchets to Spirals
Adam Barnick checks back in with Adam Green, director of HATCHET and co-director of the new psychodrama SPIRAL.

by Adam Barnick
2008-02-09

Cinequest-18: blazing new trails
Cinequest calls itself a "discovery festival of films and technology forums"; it has been named one of the top 10 festivals in the world by the Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide.

by Janos Gereben
2008-01-31

SLAMDANCE 2008: Eric delivers a number of capsule reviews from Park City's other festival!
Reviews of REAL TIME, FIX, JETSAM, HOW TO BE, and PARANORMAL ACTIVITY

by Eric Lurio
2008-01-30

SLAMDANCE 2008: On the street in Park City with Matt Servitto!
Video Interview about THE PROJECT and the return of Showtime's BROTHERHOOD!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-29

SUNDANCE 2008: Film Fix On The Street Interview - We bumped into Rex Lee of HBO's ENTOURAGE!


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-28

Sundance 2008: Capsule Reviews: Mancora, Phoebe in Wonderland, The Year of Getting to Know Us


by Wearysloth
2008-01-28

SUNDANCE 2008: Capsule Reviews: Funny Games, Adventures of Power, The Deal, Man on Wire


by Wearysloth
2008-01-28

SUNDANCE 2008: Video Interview - Zellner Brothers talk GOLIATH!


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-27

SUNDANCE 2008: Video Interview with Ray Romano on THE LAST WORD


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-26

SUNDANCE 2008: Video Interview with George A. Romero on DIARY OF THE DEAD


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-25

SUNDANCE 2008: Video Interview with Director Amy Redford and Actress Saffron Burrows on THE GUITAR


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-24

SUNDANCE 2008: Eric offers up Capsule Reviews!
U23D, SAVAGE GRACE, and YOUNG@HEART

by Eric Lurio
2008-01-24

SUNDANCE 2008: The Film Fix hits Park City!
Radio rebroadcasts and more capsule reviews!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-23

Greed Strikes Again!
Film director Steve Balderson puts his crosshairs over the Writer's Strike

by Steve Balderson
2008-01-23

SUNDANCE 2008: Capsule Reviews: Love Comes Lately, Good Dick, What Just Happened? The Last Word


by Wearysloth
2008-01-22

SUNDANCE 2008: Capsule Reviews: YOUNG@HEART and THE VISITOR


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-18

EI's Best Films of 2007
Our theatrical critics sound off on the first day of the new year about the best films of the last.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2008-01-01

The L Word Season 5 Preview
Showtime's Hit TV Series The L Word Heats Up for a 5th Season

by Frank Cifaldi
2008-01-01

San Francisco Opera Goes Hollywood
Increasingly, opera is "invading" movie theaters

by Janos Gereben
2007-12-19

Rózsa: Cinematic Centennial Celebration
They were giants of the soundtrack...

by Janos Gereben
2007-12-11

EI's Daily Podcasts Available on Blip.tv!
Listen/View EI's daily podcast.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-12-07

VIDEO: Jonathan sits down with actor Columbus Short
While talking about THIS CHRISTMAS, Jonathan works in a question about Britney and ribs Short about passing on JUSTICE LEAGUE.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-11-22

An ENCHANTED evening!
EI co-sponsors a special movie screening, watch video shot at the event.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-11-19

Closing Weekend
The 2007 AFI Fest Wrap-up.

by Warren Curry
2007-11-17

Film Fix for Wednesday, Radio Rebroadcast!
Jonathan takes a look at KURT COBAIN ABOUT A SON

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-11-14

Film Fix Monday Radio Segment
Box Office Report!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-11-12

November in Hollywood
More capsule reviews from AFI Fest 2007

by Warren Curry
2007-11-09

DAILY RADIO FIX FIX: November 11, 2007, featuring actor Columbus Short
Talking STUDIO 60 now out on DVD!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-11-07

A Tough Ticket: AFI Fest 2007
Capsule reviews from the opening weekend of AFI Fest 2007.

by Warren Curry
2007-11-05

The New Cinematic Spanish Armada
Latino film festival rides on crest of Mexican wave.

by Janos Gereben
2007-10-29

Jason Schwartzman talks about HOTEL CHEVALIER and THE DARJEELING LIMITED
Jonathan tries to get him to answer questions raised by both films.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-10-26

EI's Daily Podcast!
Scorsese and Dicaprio to reteam for Lehane's SHUTTER ISLAND

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-10-24

More Asian Cinema by the Golden Gate
To see the entire schedule, go to http://www.eastraordinary-cinema.com/welcome.htm

by Janos Gereben
2007-10-23

EI's Radio Rebroadcast: Get your audio film fix!
Reviews of THE DARJEELING LIMITED, FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO, and GONE BABY GONE.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-10-19

FBI Guys
Paul Darrigo's pilot FBI Guys hopes to take off with the networks.

by Frank Cifaldi
2007-10-14

Arab Film Festival biggest yet
"To contradict the stereotypical images frequently encountered in the American mass media."

by Janos Gereben
2007-10-10

2007 Halloween DVD Extravaganza
Horror DVDs guaranteed to satisfy your sweet fang!

by Rusty White
2007-10-07

Filmed globally, shown locally
From the "world of voices waiting to be heard"

by Janos Gereben
2007-10-04

The NAKED truth!
Filmmaker David Parkin responds to questions raised in Jonathan's review of his new short film.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-10-03

No Road Home (part two)
Part two of our conversation with director Larry Fessenden about his new film THE LAST WINTER.

by Adam Barnick
2007-09-25

No Road Home
Adam Barnick speaks with director Larry Fessenden about his new film THE LAST WINTER.

by Adam Barnick
2007-09-24

Emile Hirsch goes INTO THE WILD
Playing the role of Christopher McCandless was more than just looking the part. Hirsch explains while mentioning SPEED RACER.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-09-21

TIFF 2007: JUNO and NOTHING IS PRIVATE
Jonathan compares and contrasts two of the festivals most talked about films, both dealing with issues facing teen girls.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-09-19

Eric's Post Toronto Document Dump part two
Because the Iraqi war has been going on a bit longer than planned, and Toronto IS in Canada, some "anti-war" propaganda films by famous directors were inevitable

by Eric Lurio
2007-09-16

TIFF 2007: More Capsule Reviews
Jonathan sounds off about UNDER THE SAME MOON, DEFICIT, SLEUTH, and INTO THE WILD

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-09-15

EASTERN PROMISES: Capturing the criminal violent aesthetic.
Jonathan talks with David Cronenberg and Viggo Mortensen.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-09-13

Mill Valley: the Little Town That Did
Small town, big festival in Marin

by Janos Gereben
2007-09-12

TIFF 2007: Capsule Review and Interview Coverage Continues
Reviews of EX DRUMMER, ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE, THE PASSAGE, JOY DIVISION, KING OF CALIFORNIA, as well as various interviews.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-09-12

TIFF 2007: Jonathan's first round of capsule reviews
De Palma's REDACTED, Cohens' NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN, Romero's DIARY OF THE DEAD and more!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-09-10

TELL ME YOU LOVE ME (HBO) PREMIERS SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2007
HBO's New series "Tell Me You Love Me" pushes the envelope of sexual explicitness

by Frank Cifaldi
2007-09-08

More Toronto reviews from Eric
Jonathan's stuck talking with great talents like David Cronenberg, Naomi Watts, and William Hurt while Eric is hard at work attending screenings. Read EI's festival update and more of Eric's capsule reviews from TIFF 2007.

by Eric Lurio
2007-09-08

Post Toronto Document Dump
Having seen too many movies in Toronto, Eric is way behind in his coverage. here are the first batch since I got back and rested up. These are by famous directors.

by Eric Lurio
2007-09-06

More toronto stuff from Eric
Here's some stuff you may actually see rather soon, a couple of Galas and some major releases.

by Eric Lurio
2007-09-05

Eric Goes to Toronto again!
Eric has preceded Jon to Toronto and here's his first report:

by Eric Lurio
2007-09-04

Cutting His Way To The Top
Adam Barnick interviews Adam Green, writer/director of the festival fave and upcoming release HATCHET.

by Adam Barnick
2007-09-03

Tracking Dirty Harry on the San Francisco Rental Scene
Since writing this lament, the author found a humble abode, at an outrageous price, of course, but still it made his day.

by Simon Hodgson
2007-09-03

It's Alway Sunny In Philadelphia: Season 3 Preview
Let the Sun Shine!

by Frank Cifaldi
2007-09-01

HALLOWEEN in August: Rob Zombie talks about remaking a classic!


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-08-31

PRE-TIFF 2007: More Gala talk!
EASTERN PROMISES, RENDITION, THE JANE AUSTEN BOOK CLUB, and ELIZABETH: THE GOLDEN AGE!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-08-27

Starz World Premiere Weekend Continues Hosted By Jeff Goldblum
Terrific documentary HEART OF THE GAME and Goldblum’s PITTSBURGH bounce onto the small screen.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-08-25

TIFF 2007: Part 1 of Festival Preview: THE GALAS
Jonathan looks at a few of the Gala presentations screening next month at TIFF.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-08-22

AN OPEN LETTER TO LINDSAY LOHAN


by Rusty White
2007-07-25

Jewish Film Fest Enters the Ring
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival: over the quarter-century mark, featuring 54 films

by Janos Gereben
2007-07-17

Getting THE TREATMENT: Streaming Audio Interview with Director Oren Rudavsky and Actor Chris Eigeman
A little talk therapy EI style! And what is Whit Stillman up to?

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-07-13

Getting Serious With Steve Zahn
RESCUE DAWN might be Zahn's best role to date! He talks with Jonathan and gives us a peek at the Herzog method.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-07-12

BALDERSON BLVD: Becoming a Critic
Steve Balderson takes aim at movie critics.

by Steve Balderson
2007-07-12

Ready to be Potter'd
`Potter' - numbers and considerations

by Janos Gereben
2007-07-07

June in Los Angeles Means Movies
Capsule reviews from the second half of the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival.

by Warren Curry
2007-07-04

The Independent Spirit Meets "Transformers"
Capsule Reviews from the 2007 Los Angeles Film Festival

by Warren Curry
2007-06-29

Lights, Camera, Actiongirls!
Scotty JX: The Man and His Dream: Or how a computer geek learned to stop worrying and turn his girly website into a moviemaking enterprise

by Rusty White
2007-06-21

24's James Morrison: Born to Command and Control
Writer Harvey Chartrand interviews 24 actor James Morrison

by Harvey Chartrand
2007-06-02

Lost's Michael Emerson: Master of Ambiguity
Writer Harvey Chartrand interviews Lost actor Michael Emerson.

by Harvey Chartrand
2007-06-02

Celebrating The Duke: Encore's 100 Years of John Wayne
Jonathan gets a sneak peak at the new documentary!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-05-23

TRIBECA 2007: Brian and Eric wrap up with another round of Capsule Reviews!
TAXIDERMIA, THE KILLING OF JOHN LENNON, THE PREMONITION, CHARLIE BARTLETT, THIS IS ENGLAND, MY BEST FRIEND, VITUS, and reviews of several short films.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-05-07

More from Tribeca
Eric Lurio LIVES near Tribeca, so he can go home to his own bed to sleep! Something like Jon's situation at Atlanta's film festival.

by Eric Lurio
2007-05-03

TRIBECA 2007: Streaming Video Interview with Cast and Director of IN SEARCH OF A MIDNIGHT KISS


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-05-03

TRIBECA 2007: Brian Hughes gives us his first round of capsule reviews!
Postcards from Tora Bora, Lost in Beijing, Guest of Life, and Take.

by Brian Hughes
2007-05-01

Tribeca, Day 3


by Adam Barnick
2007-04-30

TRIBECA 2007: Jonathan delivers capsule reviews!
THE WORKSHOP, VITUS, THE BUBBLE, and LIVE!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-04-29

ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL 2007: While Tribeca rages, another festival wraps up in the South.
Reviews and Streaming Video Interviews!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-04-29

Tribeca 2007; Day 2
Watch streaming video interviews and read capsule reviews

by Adam Barnick
2007-04-28

Welcome to Tribeca!
Eric Lurio covers day one of the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival.

by Eric Lurio
2007-04-27

SFIFF @ 50 Opens
Small Picks from a Big Festival

by Janos Gereben
2007-04-26

The GRINDHOUSE failure! Jonathan weighs in.


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-04-09

Film festival of the (half) century
In San Francisco, `a summation of the first 50 years...'

by Janos Gereben
2007-04-03

Capturing the Creative Process: Streaming Audio Interview with Grammy Winning Filmmaker Thom Zimny
Info about working with Bruce Springsteen and editing Ed Burns latest PURPLE VIOLETS.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-03-27

Radio Rebroadcast March 16th, 2007: Streaming Audio
This week we discuss the staying power of 300, as it makes its march to the 100 million dollar mark, and fends off newcomers Premonition and I Think I Love My Wife.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-03-16

Asian American 2007: the rest of the story
They came from Korea, Vietnam, Shanghai... even exotic Hollywood

by Janos Gereben
2007-03-09

Radio Rebroadcast: March 02, 2007, Streaming Audio Film Reviews
This week we discuss Wild Hogs, Zodiac, and Black Snake Moan..

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-03-03

Miami: Day One
Eric is using up some of his frequent flyer miles commuting from New York City to Miami, Florida, to cover the big film festival there.

by Eric Lurio
2007-03-02

Eric goes to The New York International Children's Film Festival
Back in New York, There's the presigious Children's International Film Festival, which is going back to it's original format, with a lot more pizazz.

by Eric Lurio
2007-03-02

Miami Film Festival: Day two
Eric flies back to Miami and reviews some more films

by Eric Lurio
2007-03-02

He calls it the Black Snake Moan!
An interview with Filmmaker Craig Brewer

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-03-02

Radio Rebroadcast: February 23, 2007, Streaming Audio Film Reviews
This week we discuss The Number 23, Reno 911: Miami, Astronaut Farmer, Flannel Pajamas, Unconscious, and other releases of the weekend..

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-02-23

Oscars 2007: Good Day ‘Sunshine’
Scott Mantz shares his Oscar picks!

by Scott Mantz
2007-02-22

Oscar Shorts 2006, Both Animated and Live Action: Eric Lurio weighs in!
And the opinions expressed here are all Eric's!

by Eric Lurio
2007-02-21

A conversation with Actor Nathan Baesel (part two)
Adam Barnick interviews the star of the upcoming acclaimed film Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.

by Adam Barnick
2007-02-21

Writing `Letters from Iwo Jima'
Everything about this film is unusual, including its script and Oscar-nominated young writer

by Janos Gereben
2007-02-18

A conversation with actor Nathan Baesel
Adam Barnick interviews the star of the upcoming acclaimed film Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon.

by Adam Barnick
2007-02-18

Asian American Film Festival Goes Silver
Anniversary seasons for both big San Francisco festivals

by Janos Gereben
2007-02-17

Radio Rebroadcast: Streaming Audio Film Reviews for February 16, 2007
This week we discuss Breach, Ghost Rider, Bridge to Terabithia, Music and Lyrics, and Daddy's Little Girls..

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-02-16

SUNDANCE 2007: Video interview with Filmmaker Irene Taylor Brodsky
HEAR AND NOW won the documentary audience award!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-02-14

Talking Sundance on TV: Jonathan Appears on The Art Scene
Watch the show in streaming video!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-02-14

Oscar Preview: An Interview with THE QUEEN'S Peter Morgan
Streaming Audio Interview!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-02-13

`Legally' Goes Legit
Broadway, like, omigod!

by Janos Gereben
2007-02-09

A FISTFUL OF MORRICONE IN MIDTOWN


by Brian Hughes
2007-02-08

BLOCKBUSTER TOTAL ACCESS DIARY PART I
Everything old is new again with Blcokbuster Total Access

by Rusty White
2007-02-01

SLAMDANCE REVIEWS Three: Features
We ain't finished yet, folks, here's the final batch of reviews from that OTHER Park City film festival.

by Eric Lurio
2007-01-31

SUNDANCE 2007: Capsule Reviews Never End!
Tony reviews BLACK SNAKE MOAN, CHAPTER 27, WEAPONS, PHANTOM LOVE, LIFE SUPPORT, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOON, and SPITFIRE 944

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-31

SUNDANCE CAPSULE REVIEWS NUMBER SEVEN: the last batch of shorts
We've got one final batch of reviews, and these are the animated shorts at Sundance, and sadly, none of us saw the winning film, but them's the breaks, right?

by Eric Lurio
2007-01-30

SUNDANCE 2007 VIDEO INTERVIEWS: A VERY BRITISH GANGSTER, WAITRESS, and HOUNDDOG.
Jonathan talks with Director Donal MacIntyre, Cinematographer Matthew Irving, and Actress Isabelle Fuhrman.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-29

Slamdance: Capsule Reviews number two
This is the animated shorts competetion, and took a lot longer than was expected. The results were all over the place, as you will see.

by Eric Lurio
2007-01-28

SUNDANCE VIDEO INTERVIEW: The road into Heaven:
Josh talks with FOR THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO Director Daniel Karslake

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-27

SUNDANCE VIDEO INTERVIEWS: YEAR OF THE FISH; FAMILY REUNION; and MOTODROM
EI chats with actress An Nguyen, Director Isold Uggadottir, and Director Joerg Wagner.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-27

An open letter to the readers of Entertainment Insiders
On January17th EI's Frank Cifaldi’s house burned down. Please help!

by Rusty White
2007-01-25

SUNDANCE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Fear THE SIGNAL! Comic trio talks about going deliciously mad!


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-25

SUNDANCE 2007 CAPSULE REVIEWS PART SIX: FIDO and Steve Buscemi's INTERVIEW


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-25

Eric Does Slamdance
Sundance isn't the only game in town. Slamdance has some very interesting stuff too! Here are a couple of Docs I saw there:

by Eric Lurio
2007-01-23

Sundance 2007: Capsule Review Part FIVE
Eric reviews WE ARE THE STRANGE (below Zero*), THE SAVAGES(3*). ONCE (2*), and a goodly number of shorts.

by Eric Lurio
2007-01-23

MORE SUNDANCE 2007 VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Sir Anthony Hopkins and cast on SLIPSTREAM


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-23

SUNDANCE VIDEO INTERVIEWS CONTINUE: Composer Jeff Beal scores puppets!


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-23

Sundance 2007: Capsule Review Part Three
Jonathan reviews BROKEN ENGLISH, GRACE IS GONE, and a cool short called GOODBYE MR. SNUGGLES.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-22

Sundance 2007: Video/Audio Interviews
Tony and Josh talk with filmmakers on camera.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-22

Sundance 2007: Capsule Review Part Four
Wearysloth reviews CHICAGO 10, BUGMASTER, and the premiere of CLUBLAND.

by Wearysloth
2007-01-22

Sundance 2007: Capsule Reviews Continue
Jonathan reviews SNOW ANGELS, TEETH, AN AMERICAN CRIME, and THE GOOD LIFE. The 'Sloth reviews It is Fine!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-21

VH1 Launches New Broadband Comedy Series "Home Purchasing Club."
Watch episodes of "Home Purchasing Club."

by Warren Curry
2007-01-21

Sundance 2007: Capsule Review Marathon Starts
Jonathan, Eric, and Tony, watch a few films and render their opinions.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-19

Lonely Hearts: John Travolta and James Gandolfini talk about working together again.


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2007-01-19

A close, puzzling, rewarding encounter with Robert Wilson
Meet the man portrayed in "Absolute Wilson" [link to review]

by Janos Gereben
2007-01-03

EI's 2006 Top 10 Individual DVDs
EI's Top 10 DVDs for 2006

by Rusty White
2007-01-01

Don Giovanni Makes Whoopee with Xi-men Qing


by Janos Gereben
2007-01-01

EI's 2006 Top 10 TV Season DVDs
EI's Top 10 TV Season DVDs for 2006

by Rusty White
2006-12-31

EI's 2006 Top 10 Boxed Set DVDs
EI's Top 10 Boxed Set DVDs for 2006!

by Rusty White
2006-12-31

EI's Top Ten Films of 2006


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-12-31

A conversation with Guillermo Del Toro
We speak to director Guillermo Del Toro about his celebrated new fantasy film PAN'S LABYRINTH.

by Adam Barnick
2006-12-28

Streaming Video Interview: Director Roger Michell Talks About Directing Peter O'Toole in VENUS.


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-12-27

Streaming Audio Radio Rebroadcast: December 22, 2006, Film Fix
Reviews of Rocky Balboa, Dreamgirls, Night at the Museum, We are Marshall, as well as other films in Holiday release.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-12-22

Calling the Game! Filmmaker James Ponsoldt Talks Off the Black


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-12-15

Streaming Audio Radio Rebroadcast: December 15, 2006, Film Fix
This week we discuss Charlotte’s Web, Eragon, The Pursuit of Happyness, and the success of Apocalypto this week.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-12-15

Radio Rebroadcast: December 6th, 2006, Streaming Audio Reviews
Reviews of Apocalypto, Blood Diamond, The Holiday, and Unaccompanied Minors.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-12-08

EI's Holdiday DVD Preview
Time to load up on DVD stocking stuffers!

by Rusty White
2006-11-22

Cars: The Junket
They offered me a free trip to California, how can one refuse?...

by Eric Lurio
2006-11-20

The 2006 AFI Film Festival: Part Two
Capsule reviews of "After the Wedding," "Bug," "Dark Corners" and more.

by Warren Curry
2006-11-14

Radio Rebroadcast: November 10, 2006, Streaming Audio Reviews
Reviews of Stranger Than Fiction, A Good Year, Harsh Times, Come Early Morning, and discussion of the expansion of Borat.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-11-10

An interview with Caveh Zahedi
EI interviews the director of I AM A SEX ADDICT, filmmaker Caveh Zahedi.

by Peter Rinaldi
2006-11-09

The 2006 AFI Film Festival: Part 1
Six capsule reviews from AFI Fest 2006.

by Warren Curry
2006-11-06

EI covers the New York City Horror Film Festival, Day Five
EI covers Day 5 and the Winners of the 2006 New York City Horror Film Festival.

by Adam Barnick
2006-11-06

EI covers the New York City Horror Film Festival, Day Four
EI interviews director and lifetime achievement award winner Mick Garris at the Fifth Annual New York City Horror Film Festival, Day Four.

by Adam Barnick
2006-10-31

Streaming Audio Interview with Memoirist Augusten Burroughs
Jonathan talks to the source of RUNNING WITH SCISSORS.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-10-26

EI covers the New York City Horror Film Festival, Day Three
EI covers the Fifth Annual New York City Horror Film Festival, Day Three.

by Adam Barnick
2006-10-22

Streaming Audio Radio Rebroadcast: Listen to this Week's Film Fix
Reviews of Marie Antoinette, Flags of Our Fathers, Flicka, and Little Children.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-10-20

EI covers the New York City Horror Film Festival, Day One
EI's Adam Barnick covers the Fifth Annual New York City Horror Film Festival.

by Adam Barnick
2006-10-19

EI covers the New York City Horror Film Festival, Day Two
EI covers the Fifth Annual New York City Horror Film Festival, Day Two.

by Adam Barnick
2006-10-19

Fu-Lu-Shu: Breaking the (Chinese) Code
Bats and badgers and lions and tigers... oh, my!

by Janos Gereben
2006-10-05

Profiling the Bull-Riding Athlete: RANK premieres on IFC


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-10-04

Ross Ruediger interviews Steve Balderson
Filmmaker Ross Ruediger Goes Toe to Toe With Director Steve Balderson

by Rusty White
2006-10-01

Spanning the Globe in the Heart of Hollywood
A preview of the 2006 National Geographic All Roads Film Festival in Hollywood.

by Warren Curry
2006-09-28

Popeye Murdered!
Beloved Toon Popeye murdered with tainted spinach. Police have suspect in custody.

by Rusty White
2006-09-22

Toronto International Film Festival 2006: More Capsule Reviews
Jonathan give you his thoughts on ALL THE KING’S MEN, THE FOUNTAIN, FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, SWEET MUD, VINCE VAUGHN’S WILD WEST COMEDY SHOW, and much more.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-09-18

Streaming Video Interview: James Ellroy on the film version of his THE BLACK DAHLIA


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-09-14

Toronto International Film Festival 2006: Capsule Reviews Part 1
EI's Jonathan Hickman returns to cover the films and stars at the Toronto International Film Festival.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-09-10

Horror film director Dante Tomaselli on his third film Satan's Playground; coming to DVD August 22nd
An Interview with Dante Tomaselli!

by Adam Barnick
2006-08-13

Li Shaohong Goes `Global'
"Stolen Life" resuscitated by Global Lens

by Janos Gereben
2006-08-08

Musings of an Actor: Compassion of the Christ
In the face of public embarrassment and humiliation, Mel Gibson is now attempting to take the high road. We should do no less.

by Jon Ted Wynne
2006-08-07

(Don't) Eat Their Shorts: Y.A.F.F. (Yet Another Film Festival)
SF Shorts

by Janos Gereben
2006-07-21

A Genuine Los Angeles Event
Capsule reviews from the second half of the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival.

by Warren Curry
2006-07-10

Brotherhood Premieres July 9 on Showtime
Adios Tony Soprano! Say hello to Tommy and Michael Caffee!

by Rusty White
2006-07-06

A Great Festival Finds a Great New Home
Capsule reviews from the first half of the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival.

by Warren Curry
2006-06-28

The Biggest Film Festival of 5766
San Francisco Jewish FF is oldest, biggest... could it be the best, even?

by Janos Gereben
2006-06-20

SIFF Wrap Up
Stephen Les finishes up with the Seattle fest with a streaming video capsule review of Todd Browning's THE UNKNOWN.

by Stephen Les
2006-06-19

For Film Fans, `Quite a Book'
Judy Stone's `Not Quite a Memoir' is about a life with movies

by Janos Gereben
2006-06-18

TV Preview: TMC's look at the Indie Filmmaker
“Talent is not enough” says Martin Scoresese. This great documentary tells you why.

by Rusty White
2006-06-16

Atlanta Film Festival turns 30: Capsule Reviews from the 2006 film fest in the Georgian capital city


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-06-15

SIFF 2006


by Stephen Les
2006-06-13

SIFF 2006


by Stephen Les
2006-06-11

The Luckiest Man Alive: Louis C.K. tells us what it's like to be lucky.
Louis C.K. discusses his new HBO sitcom "Lucky Louie."

by Warren Curry
2006-06-09

Streaming Video Reviews from SIFF 2006: Hell, The Porcelain Doll, and Urban Scarecrow


by Scott Alan
2006-06-08

Radio Rebroadcast: June 2nd, 2006, Streaming Audio Reviews
This week we discuss The Break-Up, District B13, and talk about rumors surrounding Superman Returns.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-06-02

Confessions: Filmmaker Jen McGowan tells us about what it's like to be a LATE BLOOMER
Watch the Streaming Video Interview!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-06-01

INTRODUCTION TO THE 2006 SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Watch Streaming Video Reviews!

by Stephen Les
2006-05-31

X3 Revealed! Watch trailers and 13 clips from the new X-Men movie!
Streaming Video!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-05-25

Tribeca Film Festival 2006: Read Capsule Reviews!
Jonathan and Adam take in a few horror films at the Big Apple's hottest Film Festival.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-05-03

Vigilante: Ellen Page Offers Us Hard Candy!
Watch the EI Streaming Video Interview.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-04-27

EI Streaming Audio Interview: HUMAN TRAFFICKING Director Christian Duguay


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-04-25

SFIFF 2006: Music on Film
Reviews of Musicals including Altman's latest: A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION.

by Janos Gereben
2006-04-17

Friday, April 14th, 2006, Radio Rebroadcast in Streaming Audio
Reviews of SCARY MOVIE 4, THE WILD, and HARD CANDY.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-04-14

San Francisco International Film Festival-49: Wacky and Grand
SFIFF '06 - April 20 thru May 4, 2006

by Janos Gereben
2006-04-08

Radio Stream April 7th, 2006: Friday Radio Rebroadcast from Magic FM 98.1
Reviews of LUCKY NUMBER SLEVIN, HOTCHKISS, and TAKE THE LEAD.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-04-07

Talking SLEVIN! Director Paul McGuigan delivers the EI Interview in streaming video.


by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-04-06

Risk Addiction on the Radio: Weekly Streaming Audio Radio Rebroadcast
Reviews of Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction, ATL, and Ice Age 2: The Meltdown.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-03-31

Radio Stream March 17, 2006: Friday Radio Rebroadcast from Magic FM 98.1
This week we discuss V For Vendetta, She's The Man, The Zodiac, and Find Me Guilty..

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-03-18

March 10, 2006, Radio Rebroadcast: Streaming Audio
Reviews of "The Shaggy Dog," "Failure To Launch," and "The Hills Have Eyes."

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-03-10

EI Interview: In Streaming Video, Gavin Hood talks TSOTSI
"Tsotsi" Writer/Director discusses making films in South Africa. Interview includes several clips from the film.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-03-05

Oscar Watch: A look at this year's nominated shorts
Reviews and predictions!

by Eric Lurio
2006-03-05

Radio Stream March 3, 2006: Friday Radio Rebroadcast from Magic FM 98.1
Oscar Predictions!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-03-03

Listening To One's Audience
In streaming audio, Tyler Perry explains how he was able to GET his audience. And EI's Jonathan Hickman learns a lesson in hearing the message.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-02-28

Radio Stream February 24, 2006: Friday Radio Rebroadcast from Magic FM 98.1
This week we discuss Madea's Family Reunion, Running Scared, and Tsotsi. And we hear from Madea creator Tyler Perry.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-02-25

Musings of an Actor #10
From Stage to Screen: Jon Ted Wynne chronicles the evolution of the film STRIKE! THE MUSICAL

by Jon Ted Wynne
2006-02-19

Radio Stream February 17, 2006: Friday Radio Rebroadcast from Magic FM 98.1
This week we discuss Eight Below, Date Movie, and Freedomland.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-02-17

Radio Stream February 10, 2006: Friday Radio Rebroadcast from Magic FM 98.1
Weekly Radio Rebroadcast!

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-02-10

Sundance 2006: Day Two in Park City and the Question Is: To Frock Or Not To Frock?
Sundance 2006 is a buzzing success. EI was fortunate enough to spend some quality time chatting with the stars of one of the festival's most entertaining films,

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-01-22

Sundance 2006: Movies Heat Up In Park City
It's cold outside but things are really heating up here in Park City. We've go capsule reviews of Kinky Boots, Lucky Number Slevin, It's Only Talk, ...

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2006-01-20

Entertainment Insiders' 2005 Top 10 DVDs
2005 has left DVD fans with a number of memorable products. There were enough DVDs with great films and hours and hours of extras to sate your inner movie geek. In fact, there were probably too many hours of extra features.

by Rusty White
2005-12-31

Entertainment Insiders' Top Ten Films of 2005
If you talk to people in the movie industry, 2005 was a downer. Well, the box office was down, but the movies ultimately proved to be of surprising quality.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2005-12-30

AFI Fest 2005: Capsule Reviews Part Two
Film Festival Perfection

by Warren Curry
2005-11-17

AFI Fest 2005: Capsule Reviews Part One
19th annual edition of the American Film Institute Los Angeles International Film Festival

by Warren Curry
2005-11-10

BALDERSON BLVD.: Fed Up With This Crap
In the latest Balderson Blvd., filmmaker Steve Balderson pulls no punches. He's Fed Up With This Crap!

by Steve Balderson
2005-11-07

Is Apple's new Video iPod really worth the hype?
Apple's newest media player could have large ramifications for the industry

by Joseph Wanandi
2005-11-01

Fall 2005 TV Preview
Networks trending towards unproven ensemble casts

by Joseph Wanandi
2005-10-21

Anchor Bay to Release Dante Tomaselli's Satan's Playground
EI's favorite Horrormeister, Dante Tomaselli signs with Anchor Bay for the DVD release of his new shocker Satan's Playground

by Rusty White
2005-10-08

Balderson Blvd.: Acting Your Age
Oh, Grow Up!

by Steve Balderson
2005-10-06

The 2005 Cinema Memphis Retrospective
Director Howard Hawks is the subject of the second annual Cinema Memphis Retrospective

by Rusty White
2005-10-01

The Art of Being Quiet: On the Set of Randy and the Mob.
Jonathan Hickman visits the set of the Atlanta based film.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2005-09-06

BALDERSON BLVD.: Waiting to Work
To Work or Not To Work, That is the Question. Once again, filmmaker Steve Balderson pulls no punches.

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

BALDERSON BLVD.: Killing the Casting Process
Filmmaker Steve Balderson on the casting process.

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

BALDERSON BLVD.: My First Review: DECEIVED
A dangerous move for a filmmaker. Steve Balderson reviews the work of another director!

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

Balderson Blvd.: Tale of the Emerald Digger
A parable of how things work in tinsel town.

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

Balderson Blvd.: Finding Your Perspective
Who are you? Better find out! Common sense from filmmaker Steve Balderson.

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

Balderson Blvd.: How the Short-Man Syndrome influences contemporary filmmaking
How the Napoleon Complex relates to film.

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

Balderson Blvd.: The Truth about SHOWGIRLS
Steve Balderson gives both barrels to film critics.

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

Balderson Blvd.: So You Want to Be a Screenwriter?
Screenwriting 101: Professor Balderson's class is in session.

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

Balderson Blvd.: A Chair is a Chair is a Chair
Comparing apples and apples.

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-31

BALDERSON BLVD.: The Measurement of Success
Steve Balderson on The Measurement of Success

by Steve Balderson
2005-08-26

Radio Stream August 12, 2005: Friday Radio Rebroadcast from AM 720 The Voice
EI's Jonathan chats it up with the morning crew on AM 720 in metro Atlanta about The Great Raid, Four Brothers, Skeleton Key, and Pretty Persuasion.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2005-08-12

Balderson Blvd.: Shooting On Film v. Digital
In defense of film. Steve Balderson compares working on film versus digital.

by Steve Balderson
2005-07-31

VisionFest 2005, part three
The last block of programs before the evenings' awards kept up the quality of the previous day, kicking off with a short film that will warm the hearts of children of the 80's everywhere...

by Adam Barnick
2005-07-24

VisionFest 2005, part two
Before an afternoon filled with informative panels and exciting short films, I was lucky enough to secure an interview with FIRECRACKER director Steve Balderson, in which we spoke about his motivations for making the film, his views on art and perception, and some of the inner secrets of his award-winning second film...

by Adam Barnick
2005-07-23

VisionFest 2005
VisionFest, in its fourth year, feels like a well-kept secret.

by Adam Barnick
2005-07-22

The 2005 Los Angeles Film Festival: Capsule Reviews Part Three
My response to the 2005 Los Angeles Film Festival had been lukewarm, but on the event's second to last day, the amazing discovery finally happened. In fact, it's a film I should have discovered a while back, 1953's "Little Fugitive"...

by Warren Curry
2005-07-01

Radio Stream June 29, 2005: Special Wednesday Radio Rebroadcast from AM 720 The Voice
WAR OF THE WORLDS EI's Scott Mantz and Jonathan Hickman chats it up with the morning radio crew on AM 720.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2005-06-29

Atlanta Film Festival 2005: EI Belatedly Covers the 29th Annual Film Festival In Atlanta
Atlanta 2005: General Festival Coverage, Capsule Reviews, and Streaming Audio Interviews of Emmanuel's Gift, 212, Mutual Appreciation, Twist of Faith, and La Sierra.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2005-06-27

The 2005 Los Angeles Film Festival: Capsule Reviews Part Two
While I can't say I've been overly impressed by the quality of films at this year's festival, I have really responded to the complimentary samples of Haagen-Daaz ice cream in the filmmaker/press lounge!

by Warren Curry
2005-06-26

The 2005 Los Angeles Film Festival: Capsule Reviews Part One.
It's June of 2005 in Los Angeles and that can only mean one thing: the 11th edition of the Los Angeles Film Festival has arrived.

by Warren Curry
2005-06-20

SIFF 2005
EI's new reporter S. Frederick Les attends SIFF in it's 31st year.

by S. Frederick Les
2005-06-12

Seattle International Film Festival 2005
EI's new reporter S. Frederick Les attends SIFF in it's 31st year.

by S. Frederick Les
2005-06-11

Radio Stream May 20, 2005: Friday Radio Rebroadcast from AM 720 The Voice
EI's Jonathan chats it up with the morning crew on AM 720 in metro Atlanta about Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2005-05-20

VC Filmfest 2005 - The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival
Warren Curry covers the good, the bad and the ugly at the 2005 The Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

by Warren Curry
2005-05-12

The 2005 San Francisco International Film Festival
Stepphen Wong and Joyce Guan cover The 48th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival

by Joyce Guan
2005-04-25

Oxygen's 'MR. Romance' a hilarious addition to the annals of Reality TV
TV critic Sarah Payne weighs in on what's hot and not in the world of television.

by Sarah Payne
2005-04-12

THE SMALLEST OCEANS: Set to Premiere at the Los Angeles International Film and Video Festival
EI's own Jeremy Benson's fourth feature film The Smallest Oceans set to debut in Los Angeles.

by Rusty White
2005-03-04

SHUTTER: A First Look at Jeremy Benson's Up-Coming Horror Film
On location with Jeremy Benson and the cast of SHUTTER!

by Rusty White
2005-02-18

2005 International Buddhist Film Festival
A first look at the 2005 International Buddhist Film Festival in San Francisco

by Justina Wu
2005-01-28

The 2005 Scandinavian Film Festival L.A.
Where Nordic Film Winters

by Warren Curry
2005-01-25

REDEFINING PORNOGRAPHY: A look at Nick Palumbo’s Murder Set Pieces
ABANDON ALL HOPE, YE WHO ENTER HERE

by Rusty White
2005-01-11

Entertainment Insiders' Top Ten Films of 2004"
BEST OF 2004: We saw them everywhere and you should seek them out.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2004-12-31

20,000 Leagues Across the Plains
Bruce Crawford's latest Omaha Film Event will honor Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

by Rusty White
2004-12-08

Thanksgiving in Atlanta
God answers many prayers on a cold Thanksgiving night.

by Rusty White
2004-12-01

AFI Fest 2004: Capsule Reviews, Part Three
Closing The Show

by Warren Curry
2004-11-16

AFI Fest 2004: Capsule Reviews, Part Two
Weary and Blurry-Eyed...But Who's Complaining?

by Warren Curry
2004-11-11

AFI Fest 2004: Capsule Reviews, Part One
Warren Curry's coverage of Day One of the 2004 AFI Festival.

by Warren Curry
2004-11-08

2004 Swiss American Film Festival: 7 days of Films in the Big Apple.
Starting November 5th the 2nd Annual SwissAm includes 30 Swiss features and 24 US ones.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2004-10-25

Bill Shatner Sings, Well, Sort Of?
William Shatner releases Has Been and it's pretty good stuff.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2004-10-18

Say Hi to Shaun
Introducing Shaun Elizabeth Benson

by Rusty White
2004-10-09

Premiere of Showtime's new series HUFF fails to breathe.
HUFF is merely shallow entertainment in opening episode.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2004-10-08

Showtime's Fat Actress Pilot Hits The Internet
EI looks at the new Showtime series starring Kirstie Alley.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2004-10-08

Remember Uncle Sam?
The Uncle Sam Movie Collection is released on DVD

by Jon Ted Wynne
2004-10-07

Exciting NURSING DIARIES series premieres Saturday on the Discovery Channel.
Nurses tend to both medical and emotional needs of their patients.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2004-10-05

Dragoncon 2004: A Celebration of Imagination
Jonathan returns to Dragon*Con.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2004-09-07

Columbus: Whaddaya mean he's not Italian??? Discovery Channel program questions Christopher Columbus
Discovery Channel program questions Christopher Columbus' ethnic background.

by Jonathan W. Hickman
2004-07-29