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An Academic Gamble
Presenting an Oscar Ballot for Office Pooling Film Fans
Roger Durling presents an Oscar ballot for office pooling film fans. Read story.
Mr. Scene-Stealer
An Interview with Michael Shannon, the Unexpected Star of Revolutionary Road
An Interview with Michael Shannon, the Unexpected Star of Revolutionary Road. Read story.
Turnbuckle Triumph
Chatting with the Stars and Director of The Wrestler
Roger Durling chats with the stars and director of The Wrestler. Read story.
The 10 Best Flicks on 2008
Santa Barbara’s Number One Film Junkie Runs Down the Year’s Top Movies
Santa Barbara’s number one film junkie runs down the year’s top movies. Read story.
A Superb and Snotty 12 Minutes
An Interview with Viola Davis, Just One Star of Many in Doubt
Roger Durling interviews Viola Davis, just one star of many in Doubt. Read story.
Chatting with Danny Boyle, Director of Slumdog Millionaire
The Crafty and Nimble Exhibitor of Extremes
Roger Durling chats with Danny Boyle, director of Slumdog Millionaire. Read story.
Mike Leigh Talks Happy-Go-Lucky
Chatting Improvisation and Optimism with the Director of Secrets & Lies, Naked, and Vera Drake
Roger Durling chats about improvisation and optimism with the British director. Read story.
Secrets from The Secret Life of Bees
Chatting with Actor Dakota Fanning and Writer/Director Gina Prince-Bythewood
Roger Durling chats with actor Dakota Fanning and writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood. Read story.
Remembering Paul Newman
Santa Barbara’s Number One Film Fan Memorializes the Actor
Roger Durling, Santa Barbara’s number one film fan, memorializes the actor. Read story.
Clark Gregg Discusses Choke
Roger Durling Interviews the Screenwriter and Director of Chuck Palahniuk’s Novel
Roger Durling interviews the screenwriter and director of Chuck Palahniuk’s novel. Read story.
Film Fests Make Best of Weak 2008
Santa Barbara’s Pickiest Movie Critic Reports from Toronto and Telluride Film Fests
Santa Barbara’s pickiest movie critic reports from the Toronto and Telluride film fests. Read story.
A Chat with Haaz Sleiman, Star of Tom McCarthy’s The Visitor
The Immigrant Experience, Post-9/11
Roger Durling chats with the star of a film that reflects the immigrant experience in America, post 9/11. Read story.
Chatting with the Makers and Stars of Young@Heart
Old Folks Singing New
The new documentary Young@Heart is the first indie crowd pleaser of the year, a surprising and uplifting look at sustaining a lust for life and laughing at the idea of acting your age. Read story.
Spain Unleashes The Orphanage on American Soil
The Ghosts in Your Head
Spain’s official film submission for the Academy Awards is a ghost story titled The Orphanage — and it’s one of the tensest experiences I’ve ever had at the movies. Read story.
Santa Barbara’s Reigning Film Fanatic Runs Down His Top 10 Films of 2007
The Best of a Banner Year
This past year was a banner year for film, so coming up with the best 10 is a difficult exercise. I started with a list of 25, and had to simmer that down substantially, eventually cutting out some favorites along the way. So before we get to my top 10, here are some movies worth mentioning: Read story.
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