formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
As the Oscar-winning Coen brothers classic reaches its three decade anniversary, stars of the film discuss the stories behind its production. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/08/the-making-of-fargo-at-30
Frank Serpico was shot on 3 February 1971, after exposing corruption in the NYPD. Source: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260130-the-policeman-who-inspired-al-pacinos-serpico
Twenty years ago, the race-relations drama beat Brokeback Mountain to win best picture, in perhaps the awards’ most controversial decision ever. People including the film’s co-writer reflect on what happened. Source: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260303-how-crash-pulled-off-the-most-shocking-win-in-oscars-history
“Today a technological storm is raging, the result of which will be the ultimate democratization of the cinema.” So reads one of the many pronouncements of Dogme 95’s opening salvo—a manifesto that the movement’s cofounder, Lars von Trier, distributed on … Continued
Nearly 20 years ago, Jim Jannard, the billionaire founder of Oakley (yep, the sunglasses brand), and his team of industry bandits changed cinema forever. And hardly anyone knows what really happened behind the scenes… Source: https://www.cined.com/the-sunglasses-billionaire-who-got-hollywood-to-leave-film-behind-the-story-of-red-cameras/