All Comment articles – Page 3
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CommentComment: Film business should kick off 2021 by knuckling down to reality
Every sector rallied last year to the best of its ability in a constantly twisting scenario.
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CommentComment: It is time to rethink the awards season conversation
The rules have changed and attitudes could do with a makeover too.
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CommentComment: The film industry needs to pull together if it is to survive this pandemic
The September festivals mostly provided a morale boost but, as cinema closures prove, storms lie ahead.
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CommentComment: John Boyega is a hero, says Lucasfilm. They’re right.
As the pictures from London’s Black Lives Matter protest attest, Boyega’s dazzling star quality has grown over the years.
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CommentComment: Cannes selection gets show on the road
Fifty-six titles now wear the Cannes 73 label. Thierry Fremaux tries to set them off in style.
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CommentGuest comment: “Covid-19 crisis will have a profound impact on film finance”
Polish director Agnieszka Holland shares her thoughts on the future of independent cinema.
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CommentComment: A toast from Screen to Cannes
Today should have been opening day of the 73rd Cannes Film Festival.
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Comment'Awaken' director on why his backers said "We don't care about money. Go crazy"
Awaken opened this year’s Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia.
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CommentComment: 'Strong Venice and Toronto line-ups can't hide discontent in festival world'
Screen editor Matt Mueller looks at how the late summer festivals will inform the race for prizes.
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CommentGuest comment: Doc/Fest director on 'fundamental shift in power structures'
The 25th edition of the Sheffield event runs from June 7-12.
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CommentCannes 2018: this year's festival encountered a perfect storm of challenges
Screen’s chief film critic on why the festival found itself looking behind the times this year.
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CommentGuest comment: 'Bribery and the film & TV industry - Offers you really should refuse'
Eoin O’Shea, partner at LLP, explains what does and does not constitute a bribe.
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CommentMPA Europe chief: seven suggestions for the new UK culture secretary
Stan McCoy on the key agendas Matt Hancock should be looking into.
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CommentCannes shake-up in store
Screen editor Matt Mueller weighs in on the Cannes press screening debate.
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CommentThinking outside the festival
Screen editor Matt Mueller looks back on the first edition of Jerusalem’s Think Fest.
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CommentWhy Hollywood needs to rethink Comic-Con
Content creators should bring more footage, more news, and a surprise or two.
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CommentHow to navigate the defamation minefield of movie biopics
Lee & Thompson associate solicitor Emma Teichmann reveals how filmmakers can avoid falling into a libel trap.
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CommentCOMMENT: Kim Longinotto on tackling difficult subjects on film
The filmmaker explores the moral grey areas of making powerful documentaries ahead of Sheffield Doc/Fest.
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CommentCOMMENT: Jolyon Rubinstein, 'it's time to rejuvenate on-screen satire'
Actor and director talks shattering taboos in a topsy-turvy world ahead of Doc/Fest panel.
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CommentCOMMENT: Doc/Fest celebrates the physicality of film
Festival director Liz McIntyre talks capturing non-verbal narratives