7 Scenes We Love From ‘American Graffiti’
We highlight the most perfect scenes from George Lucas's nostalgic classic. Read More
August 11, 2013
George Lucas
Short Film: Watch an Early Racing Doc from George Lucas and Its Canadian Cycling Inspiration
Why Watch? Let’s start with Jean-Claude Labrecque, who turns 75 today. The Québécois director and cinematographer is one of the… Read More
June 19, 2013
Steven Spielberg: Hollywood is Headed For a “Meltdown”
At a University of Southern California event celebrating their new Interactive Media Building, Steven Spielberg predicted that the studio system… Read More
June 13, 2013
9 Ways ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ Is Too Much Like a ‘Star Wars’ Movie
It’s hard to watch Star Trek Into Darkness and not think about Star Wars. Yes, J.J. Abrams is directing Episode… Read More
May 19, 2013
How Hollywood’s Limitations Are Forcing Established Directors Into Retirement (Or Out of the System)
This weekend, Steven Soderbergh’s Side Effects opened to better-than-okay reviews and less-than-okay box office. With Soderbergh’s prolific output, this release… Read More
February 12, 2013
UPDATED: Colin Trevorrow on Directing ‘Star Wars’? — “I Promise You… I Will Make It Not Suck”
Update: Apparently in response to our find, Trevorrow tweeted the following this evening: “To clarify, there is another film we… Read More
November 18, 2012
6 Filmmaking Tips From George Lucas
By at least two metrics, George Lucas is the most successful independent filmmaker of all time. He’s made other films,… Read More
November 14, 2012
Did Matthew Vaughn Ditch ‘X-Men’ Sequel for New ‘Star Wars’?
Ever since the surprising announcement that we have a new Star Wars on the way, just about every movie site… Read More
November 5, 2012
This Is History: Restored ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Hits IMAX for One Week
The adventures of Indiana Jones as we know them first kicked off (whipped into?) in theaters in June of 1981… Read More
August 15, 2012