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.


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.



‘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.


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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‘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?


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.


Crime Wave! Cannes Hit by Second Burglary

Crime Wave! Cannes Hit by Second Burglary

Catching up from the weekend, we’re also watching Spike Lee’s next move, the renaming of Superman, and Merida versus herself.


Before ‘Before Midnight’: The Literary Ethan Hawke

Before ‘Before Midnight’: The Literary Ethan Hawke

While romantics wait to see ‘Before Midnight,’ here are some of our favorite of Ethan Hawke’s films based on literary works.


Divorce Courting: Q&A with ‘What Maisie Knew’ Directors David Siegel and Scott McGehee

Divorce Courting: Q&A with ‘What Maisie Knew’ Directors David Siegel and Scott McGehee

W&F spoke with the filmmakers about the challenges and rewards involved in capturing the painful, pivotal point in a child’s life she’ll undoubtedly return to endlessly.


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