Features
Thursday, January 6 2011
The Best DVDs of 2010
As the medium continues to struggle with significance in the steady "streaming" of the 21st Century, here are PopMatters' picks for the best the format(s) have to offer.
Reviews
Monday, January 17 2011
'I'm Still Here', Pay Attention
This film could be called authentic because of its strong (and very relevant) central argument against the exaltation and destruction of celebrities and the innovative approach both filmmaker and star take to illustrate that argument.
Friday, September 10 2010
Is Life Real in 'I'm Still Here'?
The question is not whether the new Joaquin Phoenix or even the movie is a hoax -- all documentaries show performances, selves designed for cameras. The more interesting question has to do with you: do you want to believe the film, and why?
News
Friday, October 19 2007
The up-and-coming Affleck: younger brother Casey, in 2 new films
TORONTO -- Don't underestimate Casey Affleck, the reedy-voiced, baby-faced actor, who is younger brother to Ben. Like the character he plays in "Gone Baby Gone"…
