Posted Tue, 29 Mar 2011 by Anonymous

Anthropomorphic animals are the bread and butter of the animation industry. Ever since Walt Disney found a cash cow in Mickey Mouse, the medium has tickled audiences with talking critters that span the breadth of the animal kingdom. But Rango, the titular chameleon of Gore Verbinski's cartoon western, is something of an anomaly. The gangly, photorealistic bipedal lizard didn't graduate from the "Bambi" school of cuddly creature design. Voiced by Johnny Depp in rare comedic form, the character is defined by beady eyes, a sharply crooked neck, and a gaudy Hawaiian T-shirt.

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Posted Tue, 29 Mar 2011 by Anonymous

"I Am Number Four" is Number Two. A cheap joke, but it's just what this adolescent stinker deserves. Granted, nigh unwatchable cinematic misfires haunt the calendar's early months, amongst whose company D.J. Caruso's latest foray into teen actioners is admittedly a god among insects. Copping a Michael Bay aesthetic (Bay produces), "Number Four" does "Twilight" by way of "Transformers." The film is slick, glossy, and absolutely uninteresting.

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Posted Tue, 29 Mar 2011 by Anonymous

"The Adjustment Bureau" is preposterous, and before you counter with "Well, duh, it's science fiction," allow me to elaborate. I'm down with the premise that mankind is safeguarded by an invisible shadow organization that dictates the paths we follow and the decisions we make—what baffles me is that they achieve these means through (spoiler alert?) magic hats. I wish I were joking.

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Posted Mon, 21 Mar 2011 by lalindsay

I still can't believe Mr. Conte was not playing the original score that would have accompanied the film 84 years ago. The music accompaniment, a seamless, perfect syncing of visuals and sound; amazingly was improvised!

The sold out Metropolis Event this past Saturday was a great success and a fun and interesting way to both celebrate and fundraise for 10/20!

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Posted Mon, 21 Mar 2011 by Parinda


NCM Fathom and Broadway Worldwide Present Exclusive
Broadway Musical Event This Spring in More than 530 Movie Theaters

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Posted Mon, 21 Mar 2011 by lalindsay

"We'd all love to be great, we'd all like to do something special and make an impact on the world. Here's a story about a guy who actually finds some fantastical way to make it happen.

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Posted Thu, 17 Mar 2011 by Parinda

We’re very excited to announce that Saturday’s screening (3/19) of the restored Metropolis in Macy’s Center City is SOLD OUT and tickets are no longer available for purchase online.

This one-of-a-kind event will transform the gorgeous Grand Court into a movie palace, pairing one of the most influential films in history with the largest pipe organ in the world!

If you're kicking yourself for not having bought tickets sooner, we will have a small number available for purchase on the day of the show.

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Posted Sat, 12 Mar 2011 by dbergman

It's here! The Philadelphia Film Society is proud to announce the launch of it's new & improved website, with simpler navigation tools and easier access to all the latest PFS happenings! www.filmadelphia.org Take a look around and check back often. In the coming months, we'll be adding more great features so everyone can be an interactive member of the Philadelphia film community!

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Posted Thu, 03 Mar 2011 by lalindsay

Tom McCarthy (The Station Agent, The Visitor) has once again written and directed a picture that’s been touted at the festivals; however, his newest film has enough mainstream appeal to be backed by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Win Win is the story of an attorney, wrestling coach and most importantly, family man, Mike Flaherty (Paul Giamatti) living in a middle class Jersey suburb trying to keep things going in these difficult economic times.

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Posted Mon, 28 Feb 2011 by lalindsay

Seeing as Bryn Mawr Film Institute and Philadelphia Film Society have an affiliation during each Philadelphia Film Festival, I thought I introduce PFS members to BMFI members; actually found one person during the evening who is a member of both!

This excellent Oscar ice sculpture greeted the guests at the [b]3rd Annual Oscar Party and Simulcast at The Bryn Mawr Film Inst

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