Beyond the Multiplex

By Andrew O’Hehir
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 04:42 EST

Virtual low-riders

Multimedia artists Stephanie Rothenberg and Jeff Crouse bring "Invisible Threads: A Virtual Sweatshop in Second Life" to Sundance, where workers "make" designer jeans in exchange for Lindens. We spoke with them about the project, which they've installed in a digital cafe and art space in a mall in Park City, Utah. (Subscribe to the Beyond the Multiplex iTunes video podcast here.)

Bedtime for "Gonzo"
Alex Gibney talks about his Oscar-winning "Taxi to the Dark Side" and his new look at Hunter S. Thompson, American hero. (Plus: Audio podcast.)
Friday, Jul 4, 2008 13:45 EDT
On the dopeness of "The Wackness"
In this interview and podcast, director Jonathan Levine talks about how Holden Caulfield met Rudy Giuliani and Biggie in the heartbroken, heat-stricken New York summer of 1994.
Thursday, Jul 3, 2008 13:37 EDT
Japanese film's not-so-new new wave
Asia's greatest cinema power never really lost its mojo. But 10 years after Kurosawa's death, Japanese movies are hotter (and weirder) than ever.
Wednesday, Jul 2, 2008 21:02 EDT
A murdered wife who isn't dead
Harlan Coben's beach-read bestseller "Tell No One" becomes a crackerjack thriller -- made in France.
Monday, Jun 30, 2008 22:52 EDT

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Andrew O'Hehir's independent film blog offers reviews, news and interviews. Subscribe to the podcast through iTunes or RSS.

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