TAKE TWO
After decades of neglect, the classic heist and prison genres are enjoying a resurgence, writes STEVEN ZEITCHIK. Read column
TECH TONIC
At a time when digital processes receive overwhelming attention, "The Dark Knight," used, in part, Imax 65mm film cameras -- a first for a Hollywood production, writes CAROLYN GIARDINA. Read column
FILMMAKER FOCUS
Thrillers were one of Hollywood's basic genres for decades, but in recent years they've all but disappeared. MARTIN A. GROVE talks with director Brad Anderson about his latest project. Read column
INSIDE THE BOX
The year was 1999. Y2K, the millennial apocalypse caused by a computer programming bug, was coming. It amounted to little, writes JAMES HIBBERD, as will the switch to digital TV. Read column
PAST DEADLINE
During the month of July on the streaming/download site Hulu, the most popular TV series was "Sunny," writes RAY RICHMOND. As of Thursday, it was listed as the sixth-most-popular show of all time in terms of traffic and interest. Read column
VOICEOVER
Some of the most interesting pillow talk in Hollywood probably takes place in the Rick Nicita-Paula Wagner home, writes ELIZABETH GUIDER. THR's editor imagines how the conversations went as Nicita mulled over whether to leave CAA. Read column
RAMBLING REPORTER
The spectacular boxoffice success of "The Dark Knight" certainly has helped dilute, if not knock off altogether, the long-circulated legend that the death of a movie's star means inevitable disaster, writes ROBERT OSBORNE. Read column
MUSIC REPORTER
Effects-heavy sound mixes can be extremely frustrating, writes KEVIN CASSIDY. All too often, a talented composer's muscular score is buried deep in a cacophony of noise. Read column
FOLLOW THE MONEY
Though media stocks took a considerable hit in July, savvy investors could have hid from the carnage among a number of new-media companies, writes PAUL BOND. Read column
DIGITAL REPORTER
From Vanity Fair to YouTube, it's abundantly apparent that Miley Cyrus is intent on destroying the Kewpie doll image Disney has spent millions cultivating, writes ANDREW WALLENSTEIN. Read column
SHARPER PICTURE
Call it fanciful, but when it comes to the entertainment industry's drive into the world's emerging markets, one can't help thinking of the wagon train pioneers, writes STEVE BRENNAN. Read column
ON LOCATION
The preeminent Geek Nation event has some problems, writes BORYS KIT. Organizers should make the necessary changes, but keep it where it is. Read column
THR, ESQ.
Those who question whether "Nipplegate" was about anything other than fueling the country's culture wars should read the decision that overturned the FCC's fine against CBS, writes MATTHEW BELLONI. Read column
POSTCARD
The fourth edition of the Libertas Film Festival in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik was the model of a relaxed cinema event with plenty of local color -- just not enough local attendees, writes CHARLES MASTERS. Read column
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