State’s film agency finds new location, director
The office in charge of supporting and promoting Indiana’s film, TV and commercial-making industries now is under the umbrella of the state’s tourism development efforts.
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The Interview Issue: Parker Sawyers
When Indianapolis native Parker Sawyers got the call to audition to play on-screen the man who would become POTUS, he found himself with the biggest challenge of his budding career.
LOU’S VIEWS: Obamas’ love story focus of new film
“Southside with You” follows the not-yet-first couple on their first date. Indianapolis native Parker Sawyers stars.
Marketing initiative Film Indy hires first commissioner
Teresa Sabatine’s role will be to position Indianapolis as a production-friendly city for TV commercials, TV shows, corporate training videos and movies.
LOU’S VIEWS: Familiar names and foreign treasures highlight Indy Film Fest
Jeff Bridges and Chris Pine headline "Hell or High Water." The outstanding crime drama shares the screen with documentaries, foreign films and more.
Indy library boosts streaming offerings for movies, TV, music
The Indianapolis Public Library has multiplied the amount of media it makes available for free streaming through a partnership with the Hoopla online content service.
LOU’S VIEWS: Top movies of 2015
Investigative journalists, a retired conductor, a child soldier, and an animated brief encounter populate my favorite films of 2015.
LOU’S VIEWS: Top movies of 2015 (sans Star Wars)
Investigative journalists, a retired conductor, a child soldier, and an animated brief encounter populate my favorite films of 2015.
Groups seek to amp up Indy’s star power with TV, film initiative
The two-year, $300,000 initiative will court production crews for movies and TV commercials and shows. A consortium of city, civic and tourism groups think it could have a $6 million annual impact.
LOU’S VIEWS: ‘Rudy’ meets ‘Brian’s Song’ in Angelo Pizzo’s directorial debut
“My All-American” might not land a place in the pantheon of greats, but it certainly proves a spunky, engaging competitor.
Vibrating seats could be coming soon to a theater near you
With domestic movie theater attendance stagnant in recent years, more theater owners are looking to provide immersive 4-D jolts to goose both moviegoers and box office revenues.
LOU’S VIEWS/DINING: What’s brewing at new dine-in movie theater?
Here’s how the Texas-based Flix, which recently opened its first Indiana location, tweaks the moviegoing mix?
No love for ‘Lego’ and other thoughts on the Oscar nominations
With an all-white slate in the acting categories and male-focused films dominating Best Picture and Best Director, diversity will certainly be a topic this year.
LOU’S VIEWS: From ‘Boyhood’ to an ape-run world, a year of cinematic bests
Also, see what films and performances made the Indiana Film Journalists Associations list for the best of 2014.
LOU’S VIEWS: From ‘Boyhood’ to an ape-run world, a year of cinematic bests
Also, see what films and performances made the Indiana Film Journalists Associations list for the best of 2014.
Renovation with recliners coming to Circle Centre movie theater
Regal Entertainment Group, the operator of the nine theaters on the mall’s fourth floor, is ripping out the seats and replacing them with reclining chairs in hopes of increasing attendance.
LOU’S VIEWS: Indy International Film Fest 2014 flick picks
Favorites this year include harrowing drama, amoral comedy, intense historical doc, and much more. Festival begins July 17.
Author John Green sees earnings boost as movie debut nears
Indianapolis author John Green has sold more than 10.7 million copies of his novel “The Fault in Our Stars,” suggesting royalty earnings of more than $6 million, before the movie deal and merchandise sales.
Senator hopes to revive state incentive for filmmakers
Democratic Sen. Lonnie Randolph’s bill would provide as much as a 40-percent tax credit on productions. With legislators cool to the idea last year, Randolph and supporters are gearing up for a long fight.
In lieu of You-review-it Monday: Your favorite cold movies
Of course, the ideal movie for these weather conditions is Disney’s “Frozen.” But since you probably aren’t going to make it to the multiplex, try these at home.