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Date: 1997 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

Synopsis: Science-fiction comedy, based on early 1990s comic book series. There are aliens in our midst (particulary in New York) and the world is about to end. It is up to two secret agents, K and J, aided by Laurel, a bright young medical examiner, to unmask and despatch them.

Genres:
Comedy, Science Fiction

Subject:
Aliens
Releases
Date: 02 July 1997Country: USARelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - DolbyRuntime: 98 mins Dialogue (original): English
Date: 01 August 1997Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 98 mins 13 secs - Length: 8838 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Columbia TriStar

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (59)
In: Empire n233 November 2008  Pages: 104-105
Title: The 500 greatest movies of all time: Out of this worldAuthor: WILLIAMS, Owen Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a feature on the five hundred best films of all time Discusses how MEN IN BLACK made a star out of Will Smith.

In: Empire n212 February 2007  Pages: 105-110
Title: In conversation with Will SmithAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Will Smith discusses his career including: his "nice-guy" pe rsona and his movie choices. Includes a top five listing wit h brief critique of Smith's best film performances.

In: Film Score Monthly v10 n3 May/Jun 2005  Pages: 24-30
Title: Pet SoundsAuthor: RENICK, Kyle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An article exploring the combination of cats and dogs and music in films. Rather than musicals or animation, the focus is more on the use of music to accompany an animal featured in a film.

In: StarBurst n309 April 2004  Pages: 24-28
Title: Top 10 RetroCoolArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief descriptions of the coolest sci-fi films and tv programmes of the past.

In: Australian Cinematographer n12 Autumn 2001  Pages: 25-26
Title: How dvd is changing moviesAuthor: URBAN, Andrew L. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: With the introduction of DVDs, a whole new world has opened up allowing distributors to add addtional behing-the-scenes material for the viewer to see, taking MEN IN BLACK as a reference.

In: Film Review n598 October 2000  Page: 50
Title: Men in black collectors' editionAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v10 n10 October 2000  Page: 66
Title: DVDArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: A note on the release of MEN IN BLACK on DVD.

In: Empire n137 November 2000  Page: 124
Title: DVDAuthor: WESTBROOK, Caroline Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Premiere v14 n3 November 2000  Page: 107
Title: Men in blackAuthor: C.K. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec. n33 Preview 2000-01  Page: 89
Title: Men in blackArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n265 September 2000  Pages: 88-89
Title: Reviews: DVD fileArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Inside Film n29 November 2000  Page: 28
Title: MEN IN BLACKAuthor: HITCHINS, Geoff Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n125 November 1999  Page: 140
Title: Videos to buyArticle type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98  Pages: 6-11
Title: MiB: money in the bankAuthor: PATTERSON, Cleaver Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An assessment of feature films screened in 1997, including a reference to the continuing success of science fiction films such as the re-release of STAR WARS, MEN IN BLACK and CONTACT.

In: Film Review vSpec nNo.22 Yearbook 1997/98  Page: 64
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: CAMERON-WILSON, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n105 March 1998  Page: 116
Title: Video to rentAuthor: JEFFRIES, Neil Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Screen International n1162 12 Jun 1998  Page: 48
Title: Reel lifeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note on the copyright infringment of the poster used by Miramax to advertise the film The BIG ONE, which was based on the film posters for MEN IN BLACK.

In: Film Score Monthly v3 n3 Mar/Apr 1998  Page: 5
Title: Will success spoil Danny Elfman?Author: BOND, Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the double nomination of Danny Elfman at the Oscars - for Best Dramatic Score on GOOD WILL HUNTING and Best Musical or Comedy Score on MEN IN BLACK.

In: Asian Cult Cinema n18 January 1998  Page: 11
Title: Politics and motion pictures: Is the giant really asleep?Author: WEISSER, Thomas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On China's response to some recent Hollywood films alluding to Chinese policy particularly over Tibet eg. SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET, The RED CORNER, KUNDUN, G.I. JANE and MEN IN BLACK. Hollywood had to pull out the last two films from China.

In: Legend n25 1998  Page: 43
Title: CD ReviewsAuthor: PRESTON, David A. Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: American Cinematographer v78 n6 June 1997  Pages: 62-63
Title: Creating MIB's eclectic array of aliensAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Makeup effects artist Rick Baker discusses methods he used to create the aliens for Barry Sonnenfeld's MEN IN BLACK.

In: Fangoria n160 March 1997  Page: 8
Title: Monster Invasion: The Fangoria fright file of up-to-the-minuAuthor: FERRANTE, Anthony C. Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English

In: Cinefex n70 June 1997  Pages: 15-44,155-156, 160
Title: Basic BlackAuthor: POURROY, Janine Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the special effects in MEN IN BLACK: detailled report on the making of the alien puppet and makeup effects, computer generated images, the making of particular scenes and other effects; includes interviews with the effects team

In: The Hollywood Reporter v347 n28 20 May 1997  Pages: S1-S34
Title: Hollywood Reporter Special Effects: Summer CoolAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about upcoming films with major special effects in them and the increasing use of special effects in films; short features on effects and budgets for individual films

In: American Cinematographer v78 n6 June 1997  Pages: 56-68
Title: Extraterrestrial escapadesAuthor: WILLIAMS, David E. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Don Peterman discusses in technical detail the shooting of Barry Sonnenfeld's MEN IN BLACK.

In: Screen International n1102 04 Apr 1997  Page: 14
Title: Focus MarketingArticle type: NoteLanguage: English

In: Premiere v10 n11 July 1997  Pages: 70-74
Title: Paint it "Black"Author: POTTER, Maximillian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on MEN IN BLACK with short statements by the stars and makers

In: American Cinematographer v78 n12 December 1997  Pages: 102-103
Title: Bugging the Men in BlackAuthor: MAGID, Ron Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A description of makeup effects artist Rick Baker and ILM's creation of "Edgar bug", a giant extraterrestrial monster for MEN IN BLACK (1997). The bug was created entirely with computer graphics.

In: StarBurst n228 August 1997  Pages: 43-47
Title: Preview/ MIB Men in BlackAuthor: BACAL, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Preview of MEN IN BLACK and detailled feature on the making and effects of the film

In: Film Review vSpec nNo.20 Lost/Batman 1997  Pages: 48-53
Title: mr jones, I presumeAuthor: GRANGER, Susan Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Tommy Lee Jones about MEN IN BLACK and his previous work

In: Positif n440 October 1997  Pages: 42-43
Title: MiB - Men in BlackAuthor: NIOGRET, Hubert Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Film International v5 n2 August 1997  Pages: 70-71
Title: [Film International - v5 n2 August 1997: no known title]Author: KAHE, Kambiz Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v29 n1 July 1997  Pages: 16-31
Title: Men in BlackAuthor: HOLLANDER, Judd Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A discussion of the making of MEN IN BLACK, including CGI and special effects as well as the comics on which the film is based

In: Variety 23 Jun 1997  Page: 93,97
Title: [Variety - 23 Jun 1997: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1137 05 Dec 1997  Page: 14
Title: Marketing News: Yen in BlackAuthor: SCHILLING, Mark Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the marketing for MEN IN BLACK in Japan

In: Shivers n44 August 1997  Pages: 40-43
Title: [Shivers - n44 August 1997: no known title]Author: TOMLINSON, Anthony Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Fangoria n164 July 1997  Pages: 34-38
Title: MIB: Men in Black vs. Illegal AliensAuthor: FERRANTE, Anthony C. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the storyline of MEN IN BLACK and the making with various statements by the filmmakers

In: Broadcast 21 Nov 1997  Page: 12
Title: Leaf rewards Light and Magic for men in black workArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Industrial Light and Magic pick up two out of eight awards at this year's London Effects and Animation Festival. One is for best feature film MEN IN BLACK.

In: Sight and Sound v7 n8 August 1997  Pages: 47-48
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KERMODE, Mark Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n98 August 1997  Pages: 40-41
Title: new filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n98 August 1997  Pages: 72-80
Title: Men in blackAuthor: LAMBERT, Sara Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with actor Will Smith, director Barry Sonnenfeld and producer Steven Spielberg about MEN IN BLACK. Will Smith discusses his experiences on set, Spielberg his commitment to the project, Sonnenfeld looks at six points of style.

In: Cinefantastique v28 n12 June 1997  Pages: 10-11
Title: Men in BlackAuthor: EBY, Douglas Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the set of MEN IN BLACK

In: Screen International n1119 01 Aug 1997  Pages: 11-13
Title: Licensing Focus: Licence to overkillAuthor: DUNCAN, Celia Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On current trends in merchandising of films, using MEN IN BLACK, THE LOSTWORLD JURASSIC PARK, LOST IN SPACE and HERCULES as examples

In: Cinefantastique v28 n10 April 1997  Pages: 10-11
Title: Men in BlackAuthor: HOLLANDER, Judd Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the set of MEN IN BLACK

In: Film Review Poster Magazine nAug 97 Men in Black  Pages: 1-16[unnumbered pages]
Title: Movie Idols Special: MIB: Men in BlackArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Poster to the film and background information on the making

In: Fangoria n166 September 1997  Pages: 46-48
Title: Lost Worlds and Found AliensAuthor: FERRANTE, Anthony C. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Steven Spielberg on MEN IN BLACK and LOST WORLD JURASSIC PARK

In: Fangoria n166 September 1997  Pages: 50-52,78
Title: Back in BlackAuthor: FERRANTE, Anthony C. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Barry Sonnenfeld on MEN IN BLACK

In: Film Review September 1997  Pages: 32-40
Title: the future's bright, the future's blackAuthor: BRETT, Anwar Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Will Smith and Bary Sonnenfeld about MEN IN BLACK

In: Premiere v5 n7 August 1997  Pages: 44-49
Title: Space JamAuthor: POTTER, Maximilian Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: interview with director Barry Sonnenfeld on MEN IN BLACK

In: Screen International n1114 27 Jun 1997  Page: 18
Title: Focus MarketingArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1115 04 Jul 1997  Pages: 14-17
Title: Focus: International Releasing: Queues controlAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the International release strategies for summer 1997 blockbusters; short features on individual films

In: Screen International n1115 04 Jul 1997  Page: 20
Title: ReviewsAuthor: HAZELTON, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n99 September 1997  Page: 150
Title: Music soundtracks etc.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A review of the soundtrack to Barry Sonnenfeld's MEN IN BLACK.

In: Screen International n1042 26 Jan 1996  Page: 29
Title: Columbia Tristar Films (UK)Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Part of an advertisement of Columbia Tristar Films (UK) for their releases in 1996;

In: Variety 4 Mar 1996  Page: 35
Title: Film ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further details

In: The Hollywood Reporter v341 n39 2 Apr 1996  Page: 19
Title: Film productionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: furher details

In: Premiere v10 n1 September 1996  Page: 29
Title: "Men in Black" Abduct FiorentinoArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief production report.

In: Variety 30 Oct 1995  Page: 46
Title: Future FilmsArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English
Description: further credits

In: Variety 3 Apr 1995  Page: 26
Title: Film ProductionArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (4)
Title: "May contain graphic material": comic books, graphic novels, and film
Author: Booker, M. Keith  Pages: xl, 210 p.

Title: Comic book movies
Author: HUGHES, David  Pages: 296 p.

Title: The Three Stooges book of scripts
Author: MAURER, Joan Howard  Pages: 256p.

Title: Alienhood: citizenship, exile, and the logic of difference
Author: MARCINIAK, Katarzyna  Pages: xx, 197 p.