Sneak Previews

Sneak Previews

Be first to see the great new films of the year from festivals around the world -- before they come out commercially in the U.S.

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Guided Festival Tours

Guided Festival Tours

Want to discover the next great film or actor? Join Talk Cinema for one of our film festival tours. Lifelong memories are waiting.

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Cinema News & Reviews

Cinema News and Reviews

Talk Cinema brings you festival news, exclusive interviews and reviews from our founder, Harlan Jacobson.

Harlan's Reports

Harlan Jacobson's Interview Series for Film Comment Magazine:

Robert Duvall InterviewRobert Duvall
Brief Encounters
May/June - 2010


The Man Who Gets It Done
Robert Duvall sits in at his own wake

Tilda Swinton InterviewTilda Swinton
Brief Encounters
March/April - 2010


I’ll Be Your Mirror Tilda Swinton reflects on her red-herring career
 
Jason Reitman InterviewJason Reitman
Brief Encounters
Nov/Dec - 2009


All Fired Up Jason Reitman, son of Ivan, talks business and other family affairs
Larry David InterviewLarry David
Brief Encounters
July/Aug- 2009


Funny Games Larry David, creator of Curb Your Enthusiasm, walks the plank of Woody Allen’s psyche in Whatever Works
 
Agnes Jaoui InterveiwAgnes Jaoui
Brief Encounters
May/June - 2009


Family Law Of parentage and pedigree, per Agnès Jaoui.
Peter Greenaway InterveiwPeter Greenaway
Brief Encounters
Jan/Feb - 2009


Peter Greenaway steps up his war on visual illiteracy.
 
Julianne Moore Interview Julianne Moore
Brief Encounters
Sept/Oct - 2008


Why Julianne Moore likes to play people who look normal—but aren't.
Ben Kingsley InterviewBen Kingsley
Brief Encounters
July/Aug - 2008


Ben Kingsley keeps things in perspective.
 
Richard Jenkins InterveiwRichard Jenkins
Brief Encounters
May/June - 2008


Dependable supporting actor Richard Jenkins stands out by blending in.
Francis Ford Coppola InterveiwFrancis Ford Coppola
Brief Encounters
Jan/Feb- 2008

The Godfather of Zoetrope bottles lightning.
 
Ridley Scott Interview Ridley Scott
Brief Encounters
Nov/Dec - 2007


Ridley Scott an overachieving underachiever, reflects on his long journey from art school to the Hollywood A-list
Anthony Hopkins InterviewAnthony Hopkins
Brief Encounters
Sept/Oct - 2007


Anthony Hopkins on renouncing the Hollywood game and renewing his passion to create.
 
Steve Buscemi InterveiwSteve Buscemi
Brief Encounters
July/Aug - 2007


Indie poster boy Steve Buscemi, on filmmaking, celebrity culture and putting out fires.
Ken Loach InterviewKen Loach
Brief Encounters
Jan/Feb- 2007


Ken Loach talks about his new film, the social impact of filmmaking—oh, and politics.

What We Watch

GasLand
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3.4
Reviewed by Gustaviuss
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Sweet Crude
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4.6
Reviewed by Gustaviuss
"The Niger Delta is among the most polluted places on earth, says UC Berkeley geography professor ..."
Crude
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4.0
Reviewed by Gustaviuss
"Chevron reappears as the villain in Joe Berlinger's compelling documentary following the progres..."
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