Behind the Candelabra: A Conversation with Richard LaGravenese

Behind the Candelabra: A Conversation with Richard LaGravenese

Word & Film recently had a chance to talk with Richard LaGravenese, the screenwriter of Behind the Candelabra, about what drew him to the project, Liberace’s legacy, and why audiences in Europe are seeing the film in theaters while Americans can only watch it on HBO.


From Mars to Braff: The Great Kickstarter Debate of 2013

From Mars to Braff: The Great Kickstarter Debate of 2013

With the recent string of crowd funding projects spearheaded by stars both big and small, the question is: Is Kickstarter being misused?


‘Arrested Development’ Redux: The Bastard Child of Stephen King?

‘Arrested Development’ Redux: The Bastard Child of Stephen King?

Arrested Development creator Mitch Hurwitz reveals that Stephen King’s The Dark Tower planted the seed that ultimately grew into the idea for series reboot and follow-up movie.



Downton Disney Abbey: Recasting the Classics with the Crawley Crew

Downton Disney Abbey: Recasting the Classics with the Crawley Crew

In this spoiler-heavy exercise in imagination, Word & Film casts Disney favorites from Eeyore to Cruella with current Downton Abbey characters.


Unpacking the Literary References Informing ‘Mad Men’ Season 6

Unpacking the Literary References Informing ‘Mad Men’ Season 6

Everything in ‘Mad Men’ is freighted with meaning — so here’s what we’re gleaning from the featured books and author quotes.





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How ‘Fifty Shades’ Fever Has Paved the Way for Kink in Academia

How ‘Fifty Shades’ Fever Has Paved the Way for Kink in Academia

We’re also looking at a new volume of letters by Italo Calvino, a list of movies that curious gay kids probably watched in the ’90s, and an unbelievable story about a Lady and the Tramp poster.


‘August Osage County’ Trailer: Where’s the Drama?

‘August Osage County’ Trailer: Where’s the Drama?

Plus, Lars Von Trier’s already-notorious “Nymphomaniac” employs body doubles, the new Daft Punk album has already been turned into a David Lynch-style music video, and is Elementary the right way to update a classic hero?


‘The Hangover III’ as Muse: 10 of the Best On-Screen Trios in Movie History

‘The Hangover III’ as Muse: 10 of the Best On-Screen Trios in Movie History

From the Dude and his motley crew to a handful of stooges, Word & Film has combed the catalogue of cinematic threesomes for our favorites.


Fear Not, Seth MacFarlane Is ‘Unable’ to Host the Oscars Again

Fear Not, Seth MacFarlane Is ‘Unable’ to Host the Oscars Again

Our roundup is full of controversy today, with Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone, so-called “fat” actresses, and Kevin Keller, first openly gay resident of Riverdale.


Authorial Intrigue Informs Success of ‘Before Midnight’ and Recent Cannes Deals

Authorial Intrigue Informs Success of ‘Before Midnight’ and Recent Cannes Deals

With deals for ‘Suite Francais’ and ‘Ali and Nino,’ this fixation on an artist’s backstory seems to be sticking around.


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