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Archive for Film

Top Five: Must-See Summer Movies

Written By Bags Hooper

Jun 29, 2012 | (0) Comments

The summer movie season is officially here, and we've selected five films featuring some of our favorite Character Approved directors, screenwriters, and talents. Covering the gamut of comedy, period drama, action, crime thriller, and animation,...

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Moonrise Kingdom is a Remarkable, Layered Story

Written By Bags Hooper

Jun 7, 2012 | (0) Comments

Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom is a children's pop-up book come to life.This deftly told romance story hides several layers of intrigue behind every character, and nothing is quite as it seems. The film, scripted by...

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Cannes Film Festival: Labors of Cinematic Love

Written By Bags Hooper

May 25, 2012 | (0) Comments

The 65th Cannes Film Festival is underway, giving attendees both celebrity-filled movies and artistic works of passion. In true Cannes fashion, the standout gems so far have been creative "labors of love." We've selected three...

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Joss Whedon Teaches Teamwork and More in The Avengers

Written By Bags Hooper

May 16, 2012 | (0) Comments

Adapting a comic book into a film that appeals to both purists and general audiences may sound like an insurmountable task, especially when you have several lead characters sharing focus. However, that's exactly what Joss...

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I Know That Voice!

Written By Bags Hooper

May 4, 2012 | (0) Comments

Do you know that voice? It's a question everyone asks when they see a new animated TV series, feature film, or trailer, and now you can learn more about the voices of your favorite characters....

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A Tribeca Film Festival Wish List

Written By Ron Hogan

Apr 27, 2012 | (0) Comments

At most film festivals, you can get the best experience for your time and money by concentrating on the movies you aren't likely to see on the big screen any other way--after all, the obvious...

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Tribeca Film Festival: Creator Spotlight

Written By Bags Hooper

Apr 26, 2012 | (0) Comments

Now that the Tribeca Film Festival is in full swing in New York City, we're highlighting five Character Approved creative teams and directors worth checking out. If you can't make the festival, which runs through...

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Happy 70th Anniversary, Casablanca!

Written By Bags Hooper

Apr 13, 2012 | (0) Comments

Casablanca, currently ranked number three on the American Film Institute's top 100 American films of all time, turns 70 this year. In honor of its birthday, Warner Bros. has released a new 70th Anniversary Blu-ray...

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