by: Richard Brody These are the years of radical cinema in all directions—extremely idiosyncratic efforts both in the lower-budget realms of independent filmmaking and in […]
How Accurate Is Argo?
BY: DAVID HAGLUND Argo, the new movie from actor-director Ben Affleck, has mostly been getting raves—including a qualified but fairly strong endorsement from Slate’s own Dana […]
Using Analytics to Predict Hollywood Blockbusters
by: Scott Schlesinger While summer blockbusters like The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises saw record highs, Hollywood recently set a new record — and […]
How Does the Film Industry Actually Make Money?
By: Adam Davidson I’ve been trying to come to terms with two seemingly irreconcilable facts. First, “Men in Black 3” has made more than $550 million […]
Cannes 2012: Latin American Film Sector Is on the Rise
BY: AGUSTIN MANGO It’s a good time to be part of the Latin American film industry. With 600 million filmgoers and a number of countries showing […]