The Conspirator is the first release by Robert Redford’s The American Film Company, a production company dedicated to making historically accurate films. Who wouldn’t want to be in a Redford film? This is evidenced by the excellently ensembled cast that includes Robin Wright (Penn), James McAvoy, Kevin Kline, Tom Wilkinson, Justin Long, Colm Meaney and Evan Rachel Wood. The focus is on Mary Surratt... 

It’s the same story, time and time again. I meet people. It doesn’t matter what kind of people – just people. Teachers, technology advocates, fellow film lovers, shoppers at the store, and Leroy the homeless guy who sits on the island before the interstate holding up a sign asking for money (who is surprisingly well-versed in the films of Fellini). Inevitably, the conversation turns to movies.... 

Closing Tabs started as a weekly look at news we didn’t cover on the site throughout the week. As the site has grown, however, we’ve moved away from reporting most news (you can catch most of it regurgitated on other sites anyway) in favor of more original opinions and editorials. Still, that news is out there, clogging up the tabs on our browsers. We’re revamping the column as a Tuesday/Thursday...