Govindini Murty

Govindini Murty is a writer, independent filmmaker, and co-editor of Libertas Film Magazine. She has contributed to The Huffington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The New York Daily News.

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How Female Directors Could, at Last, Infiltrate Hollywood: Go Indie First
Govindini Murty
February 21, 2013
Catching the References in 'Hitchcock,' From 'The Birds' to the Blondes
Govindini Murty
November 28, 2012
Robots Caring for the Elderly? A Sci-Fi Film Idea That's Not So Far-Fetched
Govindini Murty
August 24, 2012
Decoding the Cultural Influences in 'Prometheus,' From Lovecraft to 'Halo'
Govindini Murty
June 11, 2012
'Black Lagoon': The First, Great Pretty-Girl-Attacked-by-Aquatic-Beast Film?
Chatting with Julie Adams, the star who helped set the formula followed by the new 'Piranha 3DD.'
Jason Apuzzo and Govindini Murty
May 31, 2012
At the Summer Box Office, a Battle Between Two Ways of Filming
Digital moviemaking is on the rise, but some high-profile directors still shoot popcorn flicks the old way.
Jason Apuzzo and Govindini Murty
May 14, 2012
Decoding the Influences in 'Hunger Games,' From 'Spartacus' to 'Survivor'
Govindini Murty
March 26, 2012
The Specter of Putin's Re-Election Haunts Three Recent Russian Films
'Putin's Kiss,' 'Khodorkovsky,' and 'Target' question tyranny, capitalism, and their country's future.
Jason Apuzzo and Govindini Murty
February 29, 2012
From Méliès to Montparnasse, a Cultural Cheat Sheet for 'Hugo'
Govindini Murty
February 22, 2012
Hey, Conservatives: It's Safe to Go to the Movies Again
Govindini Murty
October 12, 2011