J.K. Simmons Won't Throw A Chair At Your Head, But His Character Might
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with actor J.K. Simmons about his much buzzed about performance as a brutal music teacher in the new film Whiplash.
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Movie Theaters Hope To Add Another Dimension To Their Profits
Domestic movie ticket sales seem to have topped out. Now, cinema owners are trying to lure customers — and justify higher ticket prices — with innovations like panoramic screens and so-called 4-D.
'Gone Girl,' Take Two: The Very, Very Spoiled Edition
If you've already read Gone Girl, or if you don't mind swimming in a sea of spoilers, we've got a few thoughts that require giving up some of the book's bigger secrets.
'Kill The Messenger' Incompletely Unravels A Complex Tale
Based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb, Kill the Messenger spins a yarn of Washington intrigue, spy drama and investigative journalism.
In Film, Women's Stories Break Through At Fall Festivals
Study after study reveals that women remain underrepresented in film, both on screen and off. But film festivals can play a role in closing the gap.
'As You Wish': Take A Peek At The Making Of 'The Princess Bride'
Actor Cary Elwes, best known for his dashing performance as the heroic farm boy Westley in The Princess Bride, has a new book out, full of memories from the cast of the cult classic.
The Empire Strikes Back: The Fan-Made Version
A follow-up to 2010 Emmy-winner Star Wars Uncut, the film is a pastiche of live action, stop-motion and animation that shows both the contributors' talents and their passion for the original.
From VMI To James Island, Hollywood Battles To Get The Civil War Right
The new film Field of Lost Shoes follows a group of VMI cadets who fought at the Battle of New Market. The film is one in a long history of Civil War movies, many of which have been problematic.
Behind The Motorcycles In 'Easy Rider,' A Long-Obscured Story
The alleged last authentic motorcycle used in the 1969 film Easy Rider is going up for auction. The man who designed the bikes, Clifford Vaughs, says he has never gotten proper credit for his work.
'Art & Craft' Explores How One Forger Duped More Than 45 Museums
For nearly 30 years, Mark Landis tricked dozens of museums into accepting his "philanthropic" donations. Landis, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia as a teen, says "copying is reassuring."