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HDD's Interview with 'Shakespeare in Love' director John Madden
Posted Tue Jan 10, 2012 at 01:20 PM PST by Luke HickmanWith 'Shakespeare in Love' finally coming to Blu-ray domestically on January 31st, director John Madden took some time between flights to talk to us about the new Lionsgate Blu-ray release of the film and his upcoming movie 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.'
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Looking Back: Some of the Top Movies of 2011
Posted Thu Jan 5, 2012 at 01:15 PM PST by Luke Hickman2011 has been full of smaller fantastic films, the types of movies that would be considered awards underdogs any other year.
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HDD Study Hall: Gary Oldman
Posted Thu Dec 8, 2011 at 11:55 AM PST by Luke HickmanIn theaters this week is the new highly complex and equally confusing espionage investigation flick 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.' At the top of the credits is Gary Oldman, easily one of today's best working actors.
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Non-traditional Must-Watch Christmas Movie List
Posted Wed Nov 30, 2011 at 02:25 PM PST by Luke HickmanYou can make a list two miles long of standard and appropriately festive films, but this year I wanted to make a checklist of the unconventional Christmas flicks – the ones that might not have so much to do with Christmas, but are set during the holiday season. Agree with it or not, here is my list of Nontraditional Must-Watch Christmas Movies.
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HDD Study Hall: Martin Scorsese
Posted Wed Nov 30, 2011 at 01:25 PM PST by Luke HickmanInstead of going through the list and revisiting five of his past credits, this edition of the HDD Study Hall will begin by taking a look at his life and many achievements and wrap up with a list of five Scorsese documentaries that many of us probably have not seen.
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HDD Study Hall: George Clooney
Posted Mon Nov 28, 2011 at 01:00 PM PST by Luke HickmanIn this edition of the HDD Study Hall, we're going to look back at five of George Clooney's very best performances. Instead of sticking solely to roles that earned him critical praise, we'll also take a peek at the fan favorites.
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High-Def Digest Holiday Gift Guide 2011: The Best Blu-rays of the Year
Posted Wed Nov 23, 2011 at 10:38 AM PST by Luke Hickman"The Best Blu-rays of the Year," a list of movies that you should be asking Santa for if you do not already own them.
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HDD Study Hall: Clint Eastwood
Posted Thu Nov 10, 2011 at 12:45 PM PST by Luke HickmanWith Eastwood seemingly always in the running for Academy Awards, I figured he would be a worthy topic for Study Hall, only this time we'll review his past in a different format. Instead of looking at a few of Eastwood's classic titles, we're going to take a look at the many filmmaking roles he's successfully filled over his 56-year career.
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October Theatrical Preview
Posted Thu Oct 6, 2011 at 11:20 AM PDT by Luke HickmanContaining a few prospective Oscar contenders, October's theatrical releases are looking a bit better than September's, paving the way for the busy awards season.
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HDD's Exclusive Interview with Robert Forster
Posted Mon Oct 3, 2011 at 11:50 AM PDT by Luke HickmanAfter a few Miramax sell-offs, 'Jackie Brown' is finally coming to Blu-ray next week, and to help promote the Blu-ray release of 'Jackie Brown,' Forster took some time to chat with High-Def Digest about the film, his fondest memories attached to it, the insanely complex dynamic of acting, and his upcoming role in Alexander Payne's 'The Descendants.' Enjoy!
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September Theatrical Preview
Posted Tue Sep 13, 2011 at 12:15 PM PDT by Luke HickmanConsidering we're in the dead season of film releases, we here at High-Def Digest figured this might be a very good time to raise your spirits by reminding you of the movies coming to theaters in the very near future. This will be our first monthly preview of what's coming to theaters near you very, very soon. Hang in there film fans!
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HDD Study Hall: Steven Soderbergh
Posted Thu Sep 8, 2011 at 04:50 PM PDT by Luke HickmanWith his latest film 'Contagion,' a biological thriller with an enormous ensemble cast, opening this week, here is a look at five noteworthy films from Soderbergh's credits. Some are iconic Soderbergh films, some passed under the radar.
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HDD Study Hall: Paul Rudd
Posted Thu Aug 25, 2011 at 05:00 PM PDT by Luke HickmanThis week we're taking a look back at the impressive and diverse career of Paul Rudd. He can currently be seen in 'Our Idiot Brother,' a hilarious, heart-felt, R-rated indie comedy that premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.
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HDD's Exclusive Interview with Legendary VFX Designer John Dykstra
Posted Thu Aug 25, 2011 at 12:40 PM PDT by Luke Hickman'X-Men: First Class' will soon be released on Blu-ray, and Fox has given us the opportunity to speak with 'First Class' visual effects designer and industry legend John Dykstra. Dykstra has worked on some of the biggest films of the last 30 years.
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HDD Study Hall: 5 Fantastic Performances by Emma Stone
Posted Thu Aug 11, 2011 at 12:55 PM PDT by Luke HickmanAs Emma Stone continues to rise in popularity and success, lets take a moment to reflect on five of her very best roles to date.
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HDD's Interview with 'Another Earth' Star and Co-writer Brit Marling
Posted Fri Jul 29, 2011 at 10:45 AM PDT by Luke HickmanNow open in a limited, but expanding release is Sundance 2011 award winner 'Another Earth.' Star Brit Marling co-wrote the screenplay with director Mike Cahill and recently took some time to talk with High-Def Digest about her life, her motivations, her influences, her experiences.
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HDD's Interview with 'Another Earth' Director and Co-writer Mike Cahill
Posted Thu Jul 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM PDT by Luke HickmanMike Cahill not only directed 'Another Earth,' but he also served as co-writer and co-producer with long-time friend and star of the film, Brit Marling.
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HDD Picks The Top 10 Movies of 2011 (So Far)
Posted Tue Jul 12, 2011 at 11:15 AM PDT by Luke HickmanWith the year halfway over, it's fair to say that, so far, 2011 has already been a pretty great year for movies!
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HDD Study Hall: Tom Hanks
Posted Tue Jul 5, 2011 at 12:30 PM PDT by Luke HickmanThis week we take a closer look at five noteworthy credits that Tom Hanks surprisingly had a role in making.
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5 Films You Might Not Realize Were Directed by Martin Campbell
Posted Thu Jun 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM PDT by Luke HickmanJust as we did last week with 'Super 8' director J.J. Abrams, this week we're going to highlight some of Campbell's past films that you may not realize are his.
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