#2000s-cinema

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2 days ago
Writing

A tale of two divas: Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning match wits in Uptown Girls

Brittany Murphy was a generational talent, marked by her exuberance and unique comedic style, particularly noted in her role in 'Uptown Girls'. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
Writing

Did Pete Docter's Pixar Gems Help You Face Your Fears? They Did the Same for the Filmmaker

Pete Docter transformed personal fears and life experiences into universal themes in Pixar films, particularly in 'Monsters, Inc.'. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Getting Jinky with It: How 2002's 'Scooby-Doo' Raised an Entire Generation of Bisexuals

The first live-action 'Scooby-Doo' movie unexpectedly influenced a generation's sexual identities, particularly among queer and bisexual individuals. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
Writing

The 2000s Were the Pinnacle of Mean Girl Cinema

'Mean Girls' transformed bullying narratives through comedy, creating a lasting influence on the depiction of female relationships in cinema. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
OMG science

'The Cell' Turns 24: 'Y2K' Director Kyle Mooney Looks Back at His Harrowing Encounter with the Jennifer Lopez Classic

'The Cell' is a hidden gem of early 2000s fantasy and sci-fi, offering an unexpectedly profound viewing experience. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
Film

A Requiem for Mumblecore: Looking Back at the Last Time Movies Were Allowed to Be Small

Mumblecore originated as a joke but evolved into a significant movement influencing independent film and eventually mainstream media. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
Film

Todd Field Looks Back on How the Film Industry Has Changed Since 2000: 'Those Days Are Gone'

The 2000s marked Todd Field's transition from actor to acclaimed filmmaker with 'In the Bedroom,' showcasing the challenges and opportunities of indie filmmaking. [ more ]
IndieWire
1 month ago
Writing

The 100 Best Movies of the 2000s

Movies of the 2000s reflect profound change, dislocated in time and reality, challenging to categorize.
Essential films of the 2000s are uncertain of reality, difficult yet rewarding to determine. [ more ]
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