Gus van Sant

Chan-wook Park has a lot riding on blood-filled 'Stoker'

2013-02-09 08:00:00

In a high-tech bungalow on a back corner of the 20th Century Fox lot, the South Korean auteur Chan-wook Park is chiseling his opus as the clock ticks toward 9 p.m. Park, the toast of Asian cinema and hero to hordes of genre-film enthusiasts, is...

'Texas Chainsaw 3D' to get nicked by 'Hobbit' at the box office

2013-01-03 12:58:00

There won't be much buzz at the box office on the first weekend of the new year, as only one new movie -- "Texas Chainsaw 3D" -- hits theaters nationwide. The horror flick starring the serial killer made famous in 1974's "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is...

Review: 'Promised Land' begins well but never quite catches hold

2012-12-27 15:25:00

"Promised Land" certainly sounds promising. It's got a strong cast and an intriguing premise that has the added bonus of real-world relevance. But, good intentions and good work aside, the film flounders before it reaches its conclusion. The film, which...

'Promised Land': Drilling drama lacks depth, critics say

2012-12-28 13:43:00

In the new eco-drama "Promised Land," co-writers and co-stars Matt Damon and John Krasinski take on the hot-button issue of hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," through which chemicals are pumped into the ground to extract natural gas. Damon plays an...

L.A's Milk Carton Kids have entered the 'Promised Land'

2012-12-27 08:00:00

Despite possessing a rather unassuming sound -- one built on gentle acoustic strumming and comforting harmonies -- local act the Milk Carton Kids have had a rather booming year and a half. Two self-released albums published straight-to-the-Web are said to...

Harris Savides dies at 55; cinematographer on 'Zodiac' and 'Milk'

2012-10-12 00:00:00

Harris Savides, who was widely considered one of the most influential contemporary cinematographers, earning acclaim for his canny visual sensibility on such films as "Zodiac" and "Milk," died Wednesday. He was 55. The Skouras Agency confirmed the New...

James Fogle dies at 75; 'Drugstore Cowboy' author, career criminal

2012-08-26 00:00:00

James Fogle, a career criminal and writer who blew every chance he had to go straight, including the brief period after his manuscript about a band of outlaw junkies, "Drugstore Cowboy," was made into a well-regarded 1989 movie, died in prison Thursday in...

Pendleton's new indie spirit

2011-08-21 00:00:00

Can Pendleton conquer the hipster class? For many, the brand is associated with career clothes and mom jeans, with Indian blankets and plaid shirts worn by the Beach Boys. But Pendleton has been working to attract a new generation of contemporary...

Television review: Kelsey Grammer in 'Boss'

2011-10-21 00:00:00

There is something essentially likable about Kelsey Grammer as a performer. That broad scholar-like forehead, the strong jaw and mild blue eyes all conspire to create the image of a sometimes bumbling but still powerful guy, best embodied by his most...

House Proud

2012-05-03 16:39:06

'John Carter' star Taylor Kitsch does his best James Dean

2012-03-08 21:41:10

Dylan's 'Blood on the Tracks' as a film? 10 albums seeking scripts

2012-04-04 16:37:32

The Good: "Psycho" is one of the best films ever made. The Bad: There were three follow-ups, each worse than the last. Can you believe Anthony Perkins kept reprising the role of Norman Bates? The Ugly: The shot-for-shot remake of the original was awful. Sorry, Gus Van Sant.

2013-02-14 00:00:00

Possible nominations: Best Picture; Best Director, Gus Van Sant; Best Original Screenplay, Matt Damon and John Krasinski Hopeful proof: That Krasinski doesn't always seem like Jim Halpert Inevitable debate: 'Is it better than 'Good Will Hunting'?

2012-11-29 15:39:00

Release date: Dec. 28 (limited); Jan. 4 (wide) Blockbuster, Oscar bait or something else? Oscar bait A political drama about natural gas extraction won't be selling out midnight showings, but its pedigree almost guarantees critical success.

2012-11-14 21:03:48