Digital Film

Will The Digital Film Switch Kill Historic Movie Theaters?

AP | CAROLYN THOMPSON | Posted 04.20.2012

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The license plate on movie projectionist Arnie Herdendorf's Buick is 35MM MAN, a nod to his work in the booth at the 1925 Palace...

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Behind the Scenes of a Theater Production

John Harden | Posted 11.17.2011

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John Harden

I shadowed a group of actors for a play in Arlington, Texas. I wanted to see what went on behind the scenes, before showtime.

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Our Cinematic History Is At Stake: Film Archives And Apocalypse In 0's And 1's

Vivian Norris | Posted 01.17.2012

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Vivian Norris

What would it take to wipe out a digital archive? What would it mean when all of our archives of film, books, everything stored in digital form is wiped out during intense solar storm electro-magnetic activity?

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Public Enemies and the Invention of Video

Paul Snyder | Posted 05.25.2011

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Paul Snyder

For all of director Michael Mann's aesthetic sophistication, the film's spontaneity runs roughshod over a lot of true history.

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Mighty Movie Podcast Exclusive: Spike Lee & Stew on Passing Strange: The Movie

Dan Persons | Posted 05.25.2011

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Dan Persons

I got a chance to sit down with Spike Lee and singer/songwriter Stew to discuss the New York musical hit, Passing Strange.

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