The Style Blog: movies


Posted at 10:25 AM ET, 06/18/2013

Battle of the ridiculous: 'The Wolf of Wall Street' vs. 'Magna Carta Holy Grail'
By Jessica Goldstein and Cara Kelly
An analysis of who produced the most ridiculous video make rounds on the Internet.

By Jessica Goldstein and Cara Kelly  |  10:25 AM ET, 06/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies, Music

Posted at 10:48 AM ET, 06/14/2013

The Bling Ring: Nancy Jo Sales talks us through the crime timeline
By Jessica Goldstein
The journalist whose Vanity Fair article told the story of the crew explains the chain of events that inspired the movie.

By Jessica Goldstein  |  10:48 AM ET, 06/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 01:02 PM ET, 06/04/2013

An ode to 'The Devil Wears Prada,' in gifs

By Cara Kelly
With the release of the sequel novel, a look at the lessons learned from the film.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:02 PM ET, 06/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books, Movies

Posted at 12:10 PM ET, 05/24/2013

Nollywood intro: Five film trailers to watch

By David Beard
Nigeria's $500 million movie business churns out hundreds of films a year, second in production behind India's Bollywood.

By David Beard  |  12:10 PM ET, 05/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 10:23 AM ET, 05/23/2013

Ryan Gosling, Robert Redford quietly make their marks on screen at Cannes Film Festival

By Ann Hornaday
Big stars stay mostly silent in their new films premiering at the 66th annual festival.

By Ann Hornaday  |  10:23 AM ET, 05/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 05:40 PM ET, 05/21/2013

Cannes Film Festival: Oscar Isaac talks 'Llewyn Davis' and Noah Emmerich talks retro roles

By Ann Hornaday

By Ann Hornaday  |  05:40 PM ET, 05/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 12:27 PM ET, 05/20/2013

'Inside Llewyn Davis' and 'Ain't Them Bodies Saints' highlight weekend at Cannes
By Ann Hornaday
New films from the Coen Brothers and David Lowery highlight a busy weekend at the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday  |  12:27 PM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 10:26 AM ET, 05/17/2013

Cannes Film Festival: Still waiting for a stunner
By Ann Hornaday
There have been plenty of estimable efforts, but no single standout at the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday  |  10:26 AM ET, 05/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 10:06 AM ET, 05/16/2013

'Great Gatsby' opens Cannes, while 'Heli' shows the grim reality of modern Mexico
By Ann Hornaday
A report from the 66th annual film festival

By Ann Hornaday  |  10:06 AM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 04:46 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Get Zoe Saldana's look from the 'Star Trek' LA premiere
By Cara Kelly
Tips on recreating the actress' beauty and hairstyles from the red carpet.

By Cara Kelly  |  04:46 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, Movies

Posted at 11:05 AM ET, 05/15/2013

Cannes Film Festival: New markets on the mind of filmmakers

By Ann Hornaday
As the film industry descends on France for the 66th annual festival, a mix of the modern and traditional

By Ann Hornaday  |  11:05 AM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 12:16 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Q&A: 'The Great Gatsby' and its great mania

By Veronica Toney
The Post's Ann Hornaday and Jonathan Yardley weigh in on “The Great Gatsby” and its impact on film and literature.

By Veronica Toney  |  12:16 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 04:13 PM ET, 04/18/2013

Indian Embassy Celebrates Bollywood's Jewish Stars
By Emily Wax
New documentary chronicles the little-known history of Indian Jews in cinema

By Emily Wax  |  04:13 PM ET, 04/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Culture, India, Movies

Posted at 05:26 PM ET, 04/17/2013

Anna Kendrick's 'Cups (When I'm Gone)' gets a music video
By Veronica Toney
"Pitch Perfect"'s viral hit " Cups(When I'm Gone)" now has a music video directed by "Pitch Perfect" director Jason Moore.

By Veronica Toney  |  05:26 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies, Music

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 04/17/2013

'Man of Steel': Will this be better than the last one?

By Jessica Goldstein
World, we have waited so long for a new Superman movie worthy of entertaining our eyeballs, but will this be better than the last one?

By Jessica Goldstein  |  02:38 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 01:07 PM ET, 04/16/2013

The Hunger Games Explorer combines trailer, tweets and more

By Cara Kelly
The site is a catch-all for Hunger Games content, including the new "Catching Fire" trailer.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:07 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Books, Movies

Posted at 01:13 PM ET, 04/15/2013

MTV Movie Awards fashion: Emma Watson, Kerry Washington and more highlights

By Cara Kelly
Emma Watson and Kerry Washington among the star attendees to walk the line of casual yet chic on the red carpet.

By Cara Kelly  |  01:13 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fashion, Movies

Posted at 12:15 PM ET, 04/15/2013

Aubrey Plaza interrupts Will Ferrell + other MTV Movie Awards awkward moments

By Veronica Toney
Aubrey Plaza tries to steal Will Ferrell's golden popcorn and other awkward moments from the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

By Veronica Toney  |  12:15 PM ET, 04/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies, TV

Posted at 12:11 PM ET, 04/08/2013

Meryl Streep on Margaret Thatcher

By Eva Rodriguez
The Academy Award winner recalls the life of the former British Prime Minister.

By Eva Rodriguez  |  12:11 PM ET, 04/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 06:12 PM ET, 04/05/2013

10 things to know before you see "The Place Beyond the Pines"

By Veronica Toney
Don't let "The Place Beyond the Pines" movie poster fool you -- there is more to this film than cops, robbers, Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper. Here are 10 things to know before seeing "Pines."

By Veronica Toney  |  06:12 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 05:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Roger Ebert: An accessible and empowering critic

By Ann Hornaday
Post film critic Ann Hornaday remembers Roger Ebert as an inspiring and passionate writer.

By Ann Hornaday  |  05:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 04:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Remembering Roger Ebert

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver
As the world mourns the loss of the film critic, a look back on some words to remember him by.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver  |  04:23 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 02:09 PM ET, 03/12/2013

"The Great Gatsby" to kick off Cannes Film Festival, but will it be any good?

By David Malitz
Will Baz Luhrmann's 3-D adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic live up to the hype?

By David Malitz  |  02:09 PM ET, 03/12/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 07:07 PM ET, 03/11/2013

'Hunger Games' promo images borrow from classical portraiture
By Cara Kelly
These images aren't your typical movie stills.

By Cara Kelly  |  07:07 PM ET, 03/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Art, Movies

Posted at 12:54 PM ET, 03/08/2013

Five St. Patrick's Day movies to watch this weekend
By Ann Hornaday
Post movie critic Ann Hornaday compiled a list of her favorite movies set in, relating to, or starring actors from Ireland.

By Ann Hornaday  |  12:54 PM ET, 03/08/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 12:07 PM ET, 02/26/2013

'Zero Dark Thirty' investigation closed -- mission accomplished?

By Ann Hornaday
One day after the Oscars, the Senate Intelligence Committee closed its investigation into contacts between the filmmakers and the CIA

By Ann Hornaday  |  12:07 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies

Posted at 01:45 PM ET, 02/25/2013

Jennifer Lawrence's tumble, other best (and worst) Oscar moments
By Marie Elizabeth Oliver
A cheat sheet of the 10 most memorable moments--including some we'd rather forget.

By Marie Elizabeth Oliver  |  01:45 PM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 10:13 AM ET, 02/25/2013

Jennifer Lawrence's eventful Oscar night

By Cara Kelly
A fall, some self-deprecating humor and an Academy Award for best actress rounded out the 22-year-old's night.

By Cara Kelly  |  10:13 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 07:32 AM ET, 02/25/2013

The story behind Kristen Stewart's Oscars limp

By Caitlin Dewey
Stewart injured her foot walking on glass and had to use crutches on the red carpet.

By Caitlin Dewey  |  07:32 AM ET, 02/25/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 05:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Oscars 2013: Academy Awards coverage

By Washington Post staff
Follow our merry band of reporters, bloggers and movie critic Ann Hornaday as we cover everything from the red carpet to the best picture, with reports straight from the Dolby Theatre and beyond.

By Washington Post staff  |  05:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 12:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013

Oscars answers: What time are the Oscars, who will win and who will be there?

By Jessica Goldstein
Getting you up to speed just in time for Hollywood's biggest night.

By Jessica Goldstein  |  12:00 PM ET, 02/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies

Posted at 07:04 PM ET, 02/22/2013

Nine Oscar speeches that changed the world

By Amy Argetsinger
Movie stars show us how to kiss, how to dress. Of course we learn public discourse from them, too.

By Amy Argetsinger  |  07:04 PM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 02/22/2013

Poll: Who will take home the Best Picture Oscar?
By Veronica Toney
Compare critics' picks for the Oscars Best Picture to other "Post" readers' predictions.

By Veronica Toney  |  10:27 AM ET, 02/22/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  movies, oscars

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 11/16/2012

‘Anna Karenina’: An insight into Russian culture
By Veronica Toney
The fashion is just one way the film gives audiences a glimpse into Russia’s past and present.

By Veronica Toney  |  09:34 AM ET, 11/16/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  film, movies, celebrities, fashion, books, culture

Posted at 11:07 AM ET, 05/14/2012

Cannes Film Festival: let the movie marathon begin
By Ann Hornaday
Cannes Film Festival begins in France this week.

By Ann Hornaday  |  11:07 AM ET, 05/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies

Posted at 01:35 PM ET, 03/14/2012

Ginger Baker documentary by D.C.’s Jay Bulger wins top SXSW prize
By Elizabeth Chang
SXSW top prize for movies goes to Washington’s Jay Bulger for his documentary on Ginger Baker

By Elizabeth Chang  |  01:35 PM ET, 03/14/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  South by Southwest, Movies, Music

Posted at 10:21 AM ET, 02/23/2012

‘The Lorax,’ ‘The Secret World of Arrietty’ indoctrinate kids, says Lou Dobbs
By Maura Judkis
The TV host says that the films push messages from President Obama and Occupy Wall Street.

By Maura Judkis  |  10:21 AM ET, 02/23/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Movies, Fox Business Network, Lou Dobbs