Tag: movies
100 years after The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire happened a century ago, but the labor-safety issues that led to the disaster are relevant today. ...
'The Sounds of Star Wars'
The surprisingly natural tools used to make the sound effects in "Star Wars" are explained in J. R. Rizler's new book....
Colin Firth turns a king common in 'The King's Speech'
Colin Firth talks with The Takeaway about why it's easy for audiences to relate to England's King George VI in the new film, "The King's Speech."...
Fran Lebowitz demands innovation in new Scorsese film
Author Fran Lebowitz shares her tough read on today's culture in Scorsese's new documentary, "Public Speaking."...
Director Danny Boyle talks mind over matter in '127 Hours'
In the film "127 Hours", director Danny Boyle uses his unconventional style to tell the story of Aron Ralston, the hiker who amputated his arm to save his life....
The best films for the election season
From Frank Capra to Robert Altman, here is a list of the best films to watch around the election....
'The Kids Are All Right'
Director Lisa Cholodenko on making an accessible, touching film out of what could have been an outsider art-house flick. ...
Young Obama, the movie, premiers in Jakarta
The film "Obama Anak Menteng," or "Obama the Menteng Kid," is giving Indonesian audiences a fictionalized window in to the President's formative years....
Remembering and forgetting in South African film
William Kentridge's films create a space where South Africans can remember and come to grips with the atrocities of apartheid. ...
Will Americans watch foreign films?
Technology is making it easy for Americans to see tons of films from the rest of the world. Getting them to watch, however, is a challenge....
JOIN PRI COMMUNITIES:
