Category Archives: News

Updated whenever I hear new information about Whit Stillman and his projects.

Critic’s Notebook: Why Whit Stillman, not ‘Titanic,’ Defines the ’90s

Posted on 19 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Critic’s Notebook: Why Whit Stillman, not ‘Titanic,’ Defines the ’90s By Eric Kohn at indiewire.com: The nineties are back! That’s the general takeaway from a crop of trend pieces responding to two new releases this week, one that piggybacks on … Continue reading →

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Ein Interview mit Whit Stillman

Posted on 17 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Einst Hoffnungsträger des Indie-Kinos, brauchte der Regisseur 13 Jahre, bis er mit der Komödie “Algebra in Love” zurückkam: Ein Gespräch über ewige Jugend und feine Unterschiede zu Woody Allen. tip Mr. Stillman, der Ausgangspunkt des Films war die Zeitungsmeldung über … Continue reading →

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Hot Off the Press: Whit Stillman is Heading to Cannes to Hold Meetings for His Next Project

Posted on 14 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Rebecca Sun at The Hollywood Reporter, breaks the news that Whit Stillman will be heading to Cannes to hold meeting for his next film project.  The article also talks about a “male-focused” TV pilot. The writer-director is heading to Cannes … Continue reading →

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‘Algebra in Love’ (‘Damsels in Distress’) Spielen in Berlin 16. Mai

Posted on 12 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Öffnet 16. Mai in Berlin in der FSK-Kino unter dem poetischen Titel “Algebra in Love.” Whit Stillman’s Damsels in Distress (known as Algebra in Love in Germany), is opening in Berlin on May 16th at the FSK-Kino.

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Whit Stillman and Chris Eigeman at NiteHawk Cinema

Posted on 11 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Here is the video from Gothamist Presents: An Evening with Whit Stillman, Chris Eigeman, and Metropolitan. Whit Stillman and Chris Eigeman talk about the production of Metropolitan. They touch on Eigeman parking cars, trying to get shots by calling it … Continue reading →

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Unofficial ‘Damsels in Distress’ Music Video

Posted on 9 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Check out this unofficial Damsels in Distress music video from elleoneiram on YouTube:

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Second Part of Hans Morgenstern’s Interview With Whit Stillman

Posted on 8 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Hans Morgenstern continues his interview with Whit Stillman in this second and last part.  Stillman and Morgenstern talk about the posters in Damsels, how distraction can help with depression, and of course the bad review.  Hans Morgenstern: One thing I … Continue reading →

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Can a Cup of Coffee With Whit Stillman Change Hans Morgenstern’s Mind About “Damsels” (Part 1)?

Posted on 8 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

In this part one interview, Hans Morgenstern at Independent Ethos rethinks his bad review of Damsels in Distress over a cup of coffee with Whit Stillman.  In this first part interview they talk about the bad review and among other things, … Continue reading →

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Before Gangnam Style & The Harlem Shake, There was The Sambola!

Posted on 6 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Take another look at The Sambola!  If Thor can do it, so can you! Composed by Lou Christie, Michael A. Levine & Mark Suozzo.  The dance was choreographed by Justin Cerne. Now, forget Gangnam Style and The Harlem Shake get … Continue reading →

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Whit Stillman Interviewed About His Favorite Aspects of Filmmaking

Posted on 5 May 2013 by Eric Burritt

Whit Stillman is interviewed by Claudia Hebert of cinetfo (with French subtitles) in Toronto. Whit Stillman says that the hardest thing is getting to a point where a script is good.  However, when it gets good it can be a great … Continue reading →

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