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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?

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.

‘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.

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.

‘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

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

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.