formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
The 2019 edition of the list, which gives films of cultural, historic, or aesthetic significance a permanent home in the Library of Congress, ranges from Lee’s landmark She’s Gotta Have It to a 1903 reel filmed at Ellis Island—and virtually … Continued
Since its release, Joker has been everywhere. Indeed, director Todd Phillips’ loose adaptation of the DC Comics character has been shattering box office records. For better or worse, Joker is one of the most talked-about films of 2019. Fans of … Continued
Scorsese’s claim that Marvel movies are not ‘cinema’ highlights the gap between the films people want and the ones the film industry, and culture at large, esteems. This gap reflects a broader alienation between “people” and elite taste-makers across all … Continued
Martin Scorsese may be one of the world’s greatest directors and a human film encyclopedia, but his definition of “cinema” doesn’t include the most popular movies on Earth. In a recent interview in Empire, the Oscar-winning legend said of Marvel … Continued
Last Wednesday, Cinionic was named “Innovator of the Year” by the Advanced Imaging Society (AIS) during its 10th Annual Lumiere Awards at the Steven J. Ross Theater on the Warner Bros. studio lot. The event recognizes outstanding international achievement in … Continued
Nitehawk Cinema opened the doors of its long-awaited Park Slope multiplex on Wednesday, following a more than two-year renovation project. The new 650-seat, seven-screen theater features digital projectors and three 35mm reel-to-reel projectors — including machines formerly owned by auteur … Continued