film

Ms. Independent: Studies Show Women the Best Route to Director’s Chair

New reports from the Sundance Institute and San Diego State University’s Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film show that indie film can be more welcoming to women than Hollywood.

The Sundance Experience: Jan. 21

Learning how to navigate the Sundance Film Festival just in time to leave it.

2013 SAG Awards Film Nominees (Slideshows)

Before the SAG Awards are presented Jan. 27, take another look at the actors and ensembles nominated for their film performances this year.

'Amour' and Ang Lee Score London Critics' Circle Awards

Michael Haneke's "Amour" named film of the year, Ang Lee is best director for "Life of Pi," and Joaquin Phoenix and Emanuelle Riva take acting honors.

Robert Baker Goes Virtual at Sundance After Dark

Baker kicks off a busy year with "Virtually Heroes," in which he plays a video game character undergoing an existential crisis, before he's seen in "The Lone Ranger" and "The Devil's Knot."

The Sundance Experience: Jan. 21

If an interview didn't record, did it ever happen? Also, meeting up with the director and stars of "Concussion."

Sundance Is Going Swimmingly for Kaya Scodelario

The star of Francesca Gregorini's disturbing, mesmerizing "Emanuel and the Truth About Fishes" chats with backstage about staying underwater for 28 seconds, putting on an American accent, and being excited to work on a great script.

Val Lauren Goes Cruising in 'Interior. Leather Bar.' at Sundance

Lauren stars as actor Val Lauren in James Franco's meta look at filmmaking and sexuality, inspired by Al Pacino's "Cruising."

'Les Miz': Who Played It Best? (Slideshow)

Having seen "Les Misérables" on stage six times, including everything form the original Broadway show to a local high school production, and the movie a total of eight, Backstage's Film & TV Editor Jenelle Riley takes a stab at who was best in each role.

BAM Names New Director of BAMcinématek

The Brooklyn Academy of Music has promoted Gabriele Caroti to the new position of director of BAMcinématek.