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The Columns

Films as Seen by Wayne Case
Film Monthly’s own Wayne Case gives you the down and dirty on films you want to see.
Reel Advice by the Video Store Guy - Steve Anderson
This week: Psycho Ward.


    


Behind the Scenes

Exclusive: My Reaction to Oscar Nominations for 2011 Films by Del Harvey

My Reaction to Oscar Nominations for 2011 Films by Del Harvey

Interview: NEWS….CHICAGO DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION FUND ACCEPTING PROPOSALS…. by Elaine Hegwood Bowen

Interview: NEWS….IDAHO FILMMAKERS ON QUEST TO FIND THE AMERICAN DREAM by Elaine Hegwood Bowen

Film As Seen By Wayne Case, 2011 by Del Harvey

Best Films of 2011 by Adam Mohrbacher

Elaine’s Best of 2011 by Elaine Hegwood Bowen

Joe’s Top 10 for 2011 by Joe Sanders

Best Films of 2011: My Picks by Caress Thirus

Ruben’s Top 10 of 2011 by Ruben R. Rosario

Exclusive: Jason Coffman’s No-Frills Top 20 of 2011 by Jason Coffman


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The Independents

Interview with Haunted Sunshine Girl by Barry Meyer

Ratline by Jason Coffman

Scalene by Jason Coffman

The Telephone Game by Caress Thirus

Time Again by Joe Sanders

Read all our independent film reviews here.



Asian Cinema

Fairy Tail: Part Three by Amber Burnham

First Squad: The Moment of Truth by Ruben R. Rosario

Nabari: The Complete Series by Amber Burnham

Redline by Ruben R. Rosario

Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Apocalypse Saga Boxed Set by Ruben R. Rosario

Read all our Asian cinema reviews here.



Video/DVD

Agatha Christie’s Poirot, Series 1 and 2 by Heather Trow

Bollywood Beats by Elaine Hegwood Bowen

Dead Hooker in a Trunk by Jason Coffman

Dirty Girl by Angelica Jade

Fairy Tail: Part Three by Amber Burnham

Futurama: Volume 6 on Blu-Ray and DVD by Jared Scott Stroup

Kiss Me, Stupid by Daniel Engelke

Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated: Season 1 Part 2 by Calhoun Kersten

To Kill a Mockingbird: 50th Anniversary Edition by Amber Burnham

Windfall by LaSonya Thompson

Read all our DVD reviews here.



Film Noir

Hickey & Boggs by Joe Sanders

Humphrey Bogart: The Essential Collection by Del Harvey

Incident in an Alley by Ruben R. Rosario

The Lodger / Hangover Square by Alan Rode
Rare double-feature starring the impressive Laird Cregar.

The Perfect Sleep Review by Gary Schultz

Read all our film noir reviews here.



Television

Being Human: Season 2, Eps. 1&2 by Calhoun Kersten

Southland Season 4 by Del Harvey

The Simpsons The Fourteenth Season by Steve Sullivan

Steve Niles’ Remains by Jef Burnham

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by Ruben R. Rosario

Justice by Caress Thirus

Emeril’s Table Halloween Specials by Julie Hughes

Bones Season 6 on DVD by Julie Hughes

The Dick Van Dyke Show 50th Anniversary Edition: Fan Favorites by Jef Burnham

Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer: The Complete Collection by Jef Burnham

Read all our television reviews here.


        


Horror

The Anderson Files
Check out our weekly column featuring the latest horror DVDs.
This Week: Psycho Ward.

Cold Sweat by Jason Coffman

Dead Hooker in a Trunk by Jason Coffman

Don’t Let Him In by Jason Coffman

Spiderhole by Jason Coffman

The Woman by Adam Mohrbacher

Read all our horror reviews here.



Books on Film

CINEMATOGRAPHY by Tim Grierson and Mike Goodridge, Reviewed by Sanela Djokovic

Editing by Justin Chang, Reviewed by Kylah Magee

If You Like Monty Python… by by Zack Handlen, Reviewed by Jared Scott Stroup

Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho’s House (Expanded Edition) by by Steve Stoliar, Reviewed by Jared Scott Stroup

The Complete Guide to Writing, Producing and Directing a Low-Budget Short Film by Gini Graham Scott, Reviewed by Ruben R. Rosario

Read all our book reviews here.


        


American Cinematheque

American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre. American Cinematheque is a cultural arts organization that considers themselves a combination revival house and sneak preview palace for rare and unusual cinema, showcasing everything from International Sci-Fi and Horror to the films of overlooked studio directors from Hollywood's golden age, new independent films hot off the festival circuit, the best of international cinema, and much more. Please click here to see their current schedule

The American Cinematheque Presents

Outfest Collaborations at the Egyptian Theatre: Gay & Lesbian Programming from Around the World! Outfest is select Wednesdays year round, but is on hiatus in the month of July and returns in August with Best of the Fest selections. For more info: www.outfest.org.

COMING SOON: Indian Goodfellas, Sci Fi, Fantasy & Horror, Roger Corman in Person, Family Matinees at the Aero — plus more L.A. Premieres of new films and much, much more.