VOTD: The Evolution Of CGI Faces In Movies
Watch a video that goes through the evolution of CGI faces in movies. More specifically, it focuses on human faces created entirely with visual effects.
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The Films Of David Fincher Ranked: From 'Alien³' To 'Gone Girl'
David Fincher's filmography ranked from his feature debut, to House of Cards, and his most recent film Alien³. David Fincher ranked from worst to best!
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VOTD: The Films Of David Fincher
Watch a 17-minute video tribute to filmmaker David Fincher. The Films of David Fincher artfully splicing together the director's nine feature films.
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VOTD: Reel Wisdom: Lessons From 40 Films In 7 Minutes
/Film reader Derek Stettler has compiled a video titled "Reel Wisdom: Lessons from 40 Films in 7 Minutes," which does just what it claims. Here is more from the editor: I made this video because I love films and I think there is great wisdom inherent in the film medium. This video represents some of…
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2009 Saturn Awards Winners
Last night, the Academy of Science-Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films held the 35th annual Saturn Awards. The Dark Knight was the big winner of the night, taking home five awards, including Best Action/Adventure/Thriller Film, Best Supporting Actor (Ledger), Best Writer, Best Music and Best Special Effects. Iron Man, Battlestar Galactica, and The Curious Case of…
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This Week In DVD: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Last Chance Harvey
This Week in DVD is a column that compiles all the latest info regarding new DVD releases, sales, and exclusive deals from stores including Target, Best Buy and Fry’s. Please don't take the commentary on the movies and TV shows too seriously, as they're meant not to be reviews but rather previews that include the…
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/Filmcast Ep. 43 - Duplicity (GUEST: Alison Willmore From IFC)
In this episode of the /Filmcast, David Chen, Devindra Hardawar and Adam Quigley discuss the criteria for getting chosen for the Criterion Collection, and reflect on the state of I Love You, Philip Morris. Special guest Alison Willmore from IFC and the Indie Eye blog joins us this evening, and reports from the SXSW film…
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The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button On Criterion?!
You know a filmmaker has a lot of pull when he can force a big movie studio to allow him to release his film on DVD/Blu-ray through The Criterion Collection -- the distributor and label of choice of film snobs around the world. Paramount Home Entertainment has announced that David Fincher's The Curious Case of…
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TED2009: How Benjamin Button Got His Face
As a kid I was obsessed with those movie magic specials. It was kind of like finding out how a magician did his magic tricks. As digital special effects have taken over, I feel the movie magic reveal has become less fun. Watching the special effects featurette on a DVD is usually one of the…
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LOL: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Batman
What if The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and The Dark Knight were combined into one movie, starring... Jimmy Kimmel? No need to wonder "What If?", check out The Curious Case of Benjamin Batman embedded after the jump.
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AMC Wants You To See All Five Best Picture Nominated Films In One Day
Are you way behind on your movie watching? The Oscars are approaching faster than you think. In case you hadn't realized, they're on this Sunday. Still haven't seen Milk, Frost/Nixon, The Reader, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, or Slumdog Millionaire? Not doing anything this Saturday? Well then, you're in luck. If you have $30…
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The Science Behind The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Paramount Pictures has launched BenjaminButtonFX.com, a website that reveals some of the secrets behind the visual effects magic that was used to create The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. From a man aging backwards, to a city’s development over decades, the website features a bunch of different interactive displays of how the visual effects magic…
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2008 British Academy Film And Television Awards Winners
/Film reader Jordan (JordanFRAV) has e-mailed us with the complete list of winners from the British Academy Film And Television Awards. Slumdog Millionaire cleaned-up, winning 7 Awards. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button took home 3 Awards. Check out the full list of award winners after the jump. Academy Fellowship: Terry Gilliam Best Picture: Slumdog…
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Own Benjamin Button's House For $2.85 Million
For all the /Film readers who absolutely loved The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, now is your chance to own a piece of movie history. Button was a beautiful film, with breathtaking production design and brilliantly realized settings. One of the most memorable locations was the nursing home that Benjamin Button grew up in, which…
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Despite Oscar Nominations And Box Office Buzz, Benjamin Button May Not Be Profitable
Anyone watching The Curious Case of Benjamin Button will know that the film was not a cheap one to make. Paramount chose to co-finance the film's production with Warner Brothers (who will release the film worldwide) for $150 million, and you really see every dollar of it on screen. Lavish production design and incredible aging…
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The Special Effects Secrets Of Benjamin Button Laid Bare
I don't get to see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button until Sunday (ahead of a February 6th release in the UK) but I've seen all of the clips and trailers and, frankly, find it all a bit funny looking. The first thing that comes to mind is the Orville Redenbacher Popcorn commercial David Fincher…
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VOTD: The Curious Case Of Forrest Gump
I liked The Curious Case of Benjamin Button the first time around when it was released under the title Forrest Gump. Our friends at Funny or Die have put together a great video comparing the similarities of the two films. Watch the video after the jump. Watch More Cool Videos Here! Video of the Day…
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The Dark Knight Completes The Trifecta With DGA Nomination
Yesterday, The Dark Knight grabbed Writers Guild and Producers Guild nominations, shocking some Hollywood insiders who don't believe that the comic book movie has a chance at the Best Picture Academy Award. Today Christopher Nolan and the film have been nominated for the Director's Guild of America Awards. Here is the list of nominees: David…
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The Dark Knight Grabs WGA And PGA Nominations
Both the Writers Guild of America (East and West) and the Producers Guild have nominated The Dark Knight as one of the best films of the year. This further solidifies The Dark Knight as a Best Picture contender, shocking some Hollywood insiders. Full list of nominations after the jump. Darryl F. Zanuck Producer of the…
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7 Films For The Visual Effects Oscar
The visual effects branch of the Academy of Motion Pictures has narrowed down the films of 2008 to just seven selections. These seven films will compete in a "bake off" on January 15th to narrow the list to just three selections -- the nominees for Best Achievement in Visual Effects. Here is the lost of…
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/Filmcast Ep. 32 - Top 10 Movies Of 2008 And The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button Review
In this episode of the /Filmcast, Dave, Devindra, and Adam count down their top 10 movies of 2008 and review David Fincher's beautiful film, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. There will be NO /Filmcast next week, but keep your eye out soon for a special After Dark episode where we chat about the endings…
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Man Shot For Talking During Benjamin Button Movie Screening
It has happened to all of us. You're watching a movie at your local multiplex when a couple of people near you start talking, texting, or even begin yelling at the screen. We read quite a few movie-going horror stories in our Question of the Week. You know that feeling -- The feeling that something…
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Movie Review: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
[The following contains minor spoilers for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.] The premise of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button holds a great deal of promise: If you were forced to live life backwards, starting with old age and ending with infancy, how would you do it differently? If you experienced the tragic death…
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David Fincher And Brad Pitt On Charlie Rose
/Film reader Jason B sends over word that both Brad Pitt and director David Fincher appeared on Charlie Rose for a fascinating 56 minute interview about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. You can watch the full episode below.
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The Curious Case Of The Better Benjamin Button Poster That Never Was
Most people I talk to agree that The Curious Case of Benjamin Button theatrical character posters are ugly and boring. I wonder why Paramount Pictures/David Fincher chose not to use the piece of promotional art which can be seen below (found in the studio's Oscar advertising campaign) as part of the film's theatrical marketing... /Film…
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AFI's Top 10 Movies Of 2008; Boston Critics Name WALL-E And SlumDog Best Picture
The American Film Institute has packed their Top 10 films of the year. Like any AFI list, the films are all over the map from indies to big Hollywood blockbusters, and I find myself a little bit angry after reading through the selections (although, not as much as I usually am). Why was Danny Boyle's…
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More Early Buzz: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
More reviews for David Fincher's The Curious Case of Benjamin Button have begun to hit the interwebs., which means its time for another Early Buzz roundup: Kris Tapley of In Contention: "I didn’t fall in love like so many in the crowd did. However, I couldn’t help but sense the innovation on display, not just…
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