The Best Cinematography of 2016
"A cinematographer is a visual psychiatrist -- moving an audience through a movie [...] making them think the way you want them to think, painting pictures in the dark." - Gordon Willis...
Denis Villeneuve
‘Blade Runner 2049’ Will Be R-Rated, Confirms Denis Villeneuve, as New Images Arrive
We got a rush of blue and orange in the first trailer for Blade Runner 2049, but there was no indication from the preview if the Denis Villeneuve-directed, ...
First Teaser for Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Starring Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford
The long-brewing, peculiar prospect of a Denis Villeneuve-directed, Roger Deakins-shot, Ryan Gosling-led Blade Runner sequel won't come to fruition for almo...
10 Wide Releases in 2016 That Exceeded Expectations
We kick off our year-end coverage with the studio films that most surprised us....
Adam Nayman on the Confusion and Carnage of Ben Wheatley
We talk with the author of a new book on Ben Wheatley on his career and film culture....
See How the Aliens of ‘Arrival’ Evolved With Early Concept Art
Having been in theaters for nearly a month, chances are if you had any interest in Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, you've taken the opportunity, but it goes wit...
Bradford Young on Finding the Truth in ‘Arrival’ and the Movies He Could Watch Forever
While at the Camerimage International Film Festival, we sat down for a long, surprisingly personal conversation in which Young reveals his personal philosophies, creative insecurities, and the many steps that go into creating an image for Denis Villeneuve. ...
The Film Stage Show Ep. 214 – Arrival
Welcome, one and all, to the newest episode of The Film Stage Show! This week, I am joined by Bill Graham, Michael Snydel, and special guest Dan Gvozden to ...
Listen to Jóhann Jóhannsson’s Full Score for Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Arrival’
As Rian Johnson put it, "Arrival opens this weekend. I can't imagine a better moment to go see a humanity affirming sci-fi movie about overcoming what divid...
15 Films to See in November
We count down the must-see films of the month....