This week saw two big Hollywood players, Sofia Coppola and Andy Serkis, sign on to direct projects for the benefit of the little people -- kids, that is. A cult classic celebrated its 10th anniversary, we were treated to our first look at classic cartoons in 3D form, and a critic made an impassioned plea for accomplished short films to be taken as seriously as any modern classic feature. While we're on the subject, Golden Era-Hollywood choreographer and director Busby Berkeley, he of 42nd Street fame, will be the subject of a new movie, thanks to producer (and most likely, star) Ryan Gosling. Unfortunately, Gosling's Busby biopic is not a Sony project, which is too bad, as the studio could use a hit, or quite a few, right now.
Our final pick of the week has no direct ties to the world of film, but is nonetheless an interesting read for anyone interested in art and entertainment criticism (and spats) in general.
What have we missed? Let us know by sounding off in the comments below!
Sofia Coppola to helm 'The Little Mermaid,' Deadline Hollywood
Andy Serkis to direct 'The Jungle Book' for Warner Bros., The Hollywood Reporter
Blessed Are The Forgetful: Remembering Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind on its 10th Anniversary, Indiewire
You're a CGI-rendered Man, Charlie Brown in the Peanuts 3-D Teaser, The A.V. Club
Does the Cinema Need Short Films?, The New Yorker
Ryan Gosling Producing Busby Berkeley Biopic, May Also Star, Indiewire
Sony Interactive Group Shuts Down as Layoffs Begin, The Hollywood Reporter
Rosen: In Defense of Pop Criticism, Vulture
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