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FFT Reports From FESTROIA. Each year, FESTROIA shines its spotlight on a different film producing country. This year, it is the turn of the Czech Republic

The Film Society of Lincoln Center and Laura Blum, in collaboration with the Czech Film Center and Czech Center New York, will present a series to mark the 20th anniversary of Czech freedom, "The Ironic Curtain: Czech Cinema since the Velvet Revolution"

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Book Shelf | 3-D Moviemaking: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Rob Goald | Tuesday, 19 January 2010 01:19   

3-D Moviemaking: Stereoscopic Digital Cinema from Script to Screen

By Bernard Mendiburu
Focal Press
Boston
2009

“Eventually 3D will make its way into mainstream cinema the way color and sound did” observes visual effects artist and digital cinema engineer Bernard Mendiburu in his comprehensive and essential primer on this latest and most significant technological breakthrough in filmmaking. “By reducing the effort involved in the suspension of disbelief, we significantly increase the immersion experience”, reflects the author in the first of ten chapters that energize readers about the full potential of this medium.

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Film Review: Book of Eli PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Rob Goald | Friday, 15 January 2010 03:05   

* *1/2

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Biblical Armageddon is the theme of the first new feature in nine years from the directing team that calls itself the Hughes Brothers. Once again we are thrown into a post apocalyptic nightmare much like we recently witnessed in “The Road” or even “Mad Max”. This time, however, the object that fuels our odyssey is the last remaining King James Version of the Holy Bible.

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Film Review: Youth in Revolt PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Rob Goald | Wednesday, 06 January 2010 17:28   

* **

Director Miguel Arteta is known for making dark comedies. His Sundance breakthrough was the excellent “Chuck & Buck” and he followed that with the solid “The Good Girl” which starred Jennifer Aniston. His latest romp is a coming of age comedy with inventive twists that make it both funny and engaging.

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 January 2010 17:44
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Film Review: Sherlock Holmes PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Rob Goald | Friday, 25 December 2009 13:47   

* **

Director Guy Ritchie is known for making films about causally violent thugs with humor, style and panache.  His latest effort is a highly stylized reinterpretation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s Victorian masterpiece.  The Holmes of this action, adventure-illusionist construction is played impeccably by the great Robert Downey Jr. as a master of the martial arts.

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Last Updated on Friday, 25 December 2009 13:59
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Film Review: Up In The Air PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Rob Goald | Tuesday, 22 December 2009 21:17   

****

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Director/ writer Jason Reitman’s third feature solidifies his reputation as one of the best young directors working in Hollywood today.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 December 2009 21:25
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Film Review: Avatar PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Rob Goald | Monday, 14 December 2009 11:12   

* ***

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Director/ writer James (“King of the World”) Cameron’s long simmering (15 years!)  work is rich, compelling, immersive and replete with astounding visuals.  It is a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that should be seen at least once and in the 3-D venue in your town with the largest screen and the best sound system.

Last Updated on Monday, 14 December 2009 11:22
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