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Critics and Filmmakers Remember Tony Scott

  • By Matt Singer
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  • August 20, 2012 11:34 AM
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The director of "Top Gun," "Man on Fire," and many more films committed suicide on Sunday.
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The Criticwire Survey: The Greatest Film By a Not-So-Great Director

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  • August 20, 2012 10:03 AM
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This Week on Criticwire: Considering Immediate Legacies and the Classics of Today

  • By Steve Greene
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  • August 18, 2012 12:45 PM
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In the past days, the blog saw the final installments from our team of Locarno correspondents, some insightful thoughts on franchises and filmic legacies and looks forward to two of the more interesting releases of 2012's second half.
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'Side By Side' Is an Invaluable Documentary For Film (or Digital) Nerds

  • By Matt Singer
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  • August 17, 2012 5:01 PM
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With Chicago audiences still basking in the afterglow of Paul Thomas Anderson's "The Master" in all its 70mm splendor, it's a fortuitous time to release a documentary about the ongoing battle in the movie industry between film and digital. 
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The Critics Academy's Coming to New York Film Festival; Here's How to Apply

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  • August 17, 2012 11:16 AM
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College-age critics are welcomed to apply for a chance to cover the New York Film Festival -- for this blog!
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Chicago Audiences Approve of 'The Master' in 70mm

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  • August 17, 2012 2:47 AM
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Paul Thomas Anderson's new movie played in Chicago last night -- how did it go over with the crowd?
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Who Would Be the Three Michelin Star Directors?

  • By Matt Singer
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  • August 16, 2012 2:58 PM
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Inspired by "Jiro Dreams of Sushi," considering how the Michelin star system might apply to great filmmakers instead of great chefs.
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Criticwire Picks: 'Side by Side' Keeps Digital vs. Film at the Top

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  • August 16, 2012 12:58 PM
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Two of the best-reviewed films of 2012's first half make their way to theaters this weekend, but it's the industry-centric documentary that takes this week's top spot.
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Our Favorite Crazy Votes in the Sight & Sound Greatest Film Poll

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  • August 16, 2012 11:25 AM
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I mean I love the movie and all, but really? "Anvil! The Story of Anvil?"
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The Perfect Filmic Appositeness of Arnold Schwarzenegger

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  • August 15, 2012 3:39 PM
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A classic piece of film criticism inspires a modern ode to another disreputable actor.
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