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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
Maybe it’s something to do with group dynamic; maybe it’s because the increase in interaction allows for characters to showcase more depth; or maybe it has something to do with the fact that seeing the same back and forth between the same two people for ninety minutes can get boring. Whatever the specific reason, it’s pretty obvious that focusing on three characters works great when telling a story on screen. From the Dude and his motley crew to a handful of stooges, Word & Film has combed the catalogue of cinematic threesomes for our favorites.
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.
The Top 5 Most Memorable Academy Awards Moments
Eighty-four years ago, on May 16, 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out their first round of Oscars at a dinner party.
Angelina Jolie Joins a Growing Canon of Candid Cancer Storytelling
As we all digest Jolie’s op-ed, learn more about the BRCA experience from one of these memoirs from women who went through it also.
Survivalist Camp: Joan Crawford’s Daughter Christina Returns with ‘Surviving Mommie Dearest’
W&F catches up with Christina Crawford as her film hits theaters to talk about clearing up the real story of ‘Mommie Dearest’ and more (just in time for Mother’s Day).
Don’t Panic! The Nuttiness of Douglas Adams on the (Big and Small) Screen
It makes sense that the creator of such madcap craziness would be the source of what can best be described as legendary tales of insanity. Here are a few gems.
Harper Lee Goes All Atticus Finch and Sues for Copyright of To Kill a Mockingbird
If there were any remaining doubts about the inviolability of Harper Lee’s personal code of ethics, they were laid to rest with the recent news of a lawsuit.
The Dickensian Dark Knight in the Age of Sociopolitical Superheroes
Global box office giants aren’t necessarily all fluff. Case in point? Christopher Nolan’s Batman films — which evoke startling parallels to A Tale of Two Cities
Otherwise ‘Occupied’: Norwegian Crime Phenom Jo Nesbo Hits the Small Screen
It’s not enough to be Norway’s preeminent crime novelist — why not also go after reign over television land?
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