“Eisenstein’s montage technique, which builds both tension and momentum through the rapid counterpoint of different images, different camera angles and different points of view, became the model for all future action and suspense cinema. … For better or worse, this film’s true revolutionary legacy is not art cinema but Hollywood.”
Category: media
Canadian Broadcast Regulator Bans 1980s Dire Straits Song From Radio
“In a ruling released Wednesday, the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council says the song contravenes the human rights clauses of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters’ Code of Ethics and Equitable Portrayal Code.”
Baz Luhrmann’s Plans For 3D Gatsby Appall Some Fans
“The idea has polarised film fans. In blogs and on Twitter, some expressed horror that a format mostly used for action and animated movies since Avatar – often with gimmicky results – is being considered for such a beloved story.”
On-Location Filming In LA Jumped 15 Percent In 2010
“Even with the increased activity, feature production remained less than half what it was in 1996, underscoring the long-term challenges L.A. faces as it struggles to keep movies and TV shows from leaving Southern California.”
Study: Lots Of 3D Movies, But Maybe Over-Saturation?
More than 40 3-D movies are already scheduled for release this year and – in what might be news to some film producers – there’s no shortage of money to make them, says the study from PricewaterhouseCoopers.The study, however, notes that more than 50 percent of box-office revenue is generated by 3-D, which “has helped the entire industry to increase its revenues despite a declining number of tickets sold.”
Wicked: The TV Miniseries (Brought to You by Salma Hayek)
“ABC is getting back into the miniseries business, partnering with Salma Hayek to develop a new take on Wicked. Erik Jendresen (Band of Brothers) is writing the script; aim is to turn the book that inspired the long-running Broadway tuner into an eight-hour miniseries.”
India Ambivalently Embraces Reality TV
“In a country where public kissing and handholding are largely frowned on, a fast-growing crop of prime-time reality television shows are attracting large audiences, and generating heated controversy, with unconventional guests and risqué situations.”
Chinese Movie Box Office up 64% In 2010 To $1.5 Billion
“Avatar was the biggest film in China in 2010, having taken $204m (£141.5m). In contrast the top-grossing Chinese film, Aftershock, made just $100m (£64.5m). China’s Film Bureau has urged local directors to improve their work.”
Anger At Resignation Of Top NPR News Exec
People at NPR and in public radio reacted with shock and anger Friday over the resignation of NPR’s top editor for her role in firing commentator Juan Williams, with one official telling colleagues that NPR’s response amounted to “capitulation” to conservative critics.
Of NPR, Firings And Hasty Decisions
“The outcome [of the Juan Williams firing] has left just about everyone unhappy and brought a heap of unwanted attention to NPR, just as Republicans in Congress are looking for places to slash the federal budget.”