The Road

On Making The Road

John Hillcoat | Posted 11.25.2009 | Entertainment


John Hillcoat

The Road is the most poignant love story between a father and son that I know of, so I wanted, above all, to respect the book, to be authentic and not 'Hollywoodize' it, to use great restraint and focus upon its core qualities.

From No Country For Old Men To No Movie For Faith Audiences? I Don't Think So

Larry Ross | Posted 11.25.2009 | Entertainment


Larry Ross

On the surface, The Road has enough drama and thrills to quench the craving of any Friday night movie buff. But its greatest impact will not be on the screen, but afterwards, in discussions about the vital issues it raises.

The Film of Cormac McCarthy's 'The Road' Is About To Open, So I Read the Book. I'm Still Shaking.

Jesse Kornbluth | Posted 11.18.2009 | Books


Jesse Kornbluth

Opening soon: the movie made from the novel of The Road. I saw the preview and was impressed, so I picked up the book. And, to my surprise, it knocked me out.

Viggo Mortensen Hits The Road

Jenna Busch | Posted 11.12.2009 | Entertainment


Jenna Busch

For Viggo Mortensen, the star of the new movie, The Road, the worst part of the demanding role was his fingernails. No mater how much he bathed, he couldn't get them clean.

Planet Hollywood

Avital Binshtock | Posted 10.03.2009 | Entertainment


Avital Binshtock

A common theme runs through several films slated to hit theaters soon: the earth and its fate. "Take heed," the filmmakers seem to be saying, "or these will be our struggles."

Live from the Toronto Film Festival: Day 4

Marshall Fine | Posted 11.14.2009 | Entertainment


Marshall Fine

Sunday in Toronto saw three films back to back that offered powerful, sometimes disturbing ruminations on the idea of family.

2009, Apocalypse Now

Giles Slade | Posted 11.11.2009 | Entertainment


Giles Slade

The Copenhagen conference is billed as humanity's last chance to reverse climate change, but many fear we have already reached a global tipping point. Our films reflect this.