The Unloved, Part 117: A Hen in the Wind
Scout Tafoya’s video essay series about maligned masterworks looks at Ozu’s 1948 film.
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Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time Continues Its Dull Fantasy Worldbuilding in Season Two
A review of the second season of Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time.
Laurel and Hardy: Year One is Another Fine Blu-ray from Flicker Alley
A feature on a new Laurel & Hardy Blu-ray set from Flicker Alley.
Home Entertainment Guide: August 2023
A look at the latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including The Flash, Asteroid City, Fast X, and Criterion editions of Dreams and Drylongso.
Immortals of Aveum Never Ascends Above Its Obvious Inspirations
A review of the latest FPS from EA Games.
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake is a Delightful Reintroduction to the Land of Ooo
A TV review of the Fionna and Cake special series.
Andrew Ridgeley on the New Netflix Doc Wham!
An interview with half of Wham!, about the new Netflix doc about the band.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream Speech
Excerpts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech are reprinted in honor of MLK Day 2026.
National Cinema Day to Offer $4 Movie Tickets on Sunday, August 27th
An article about The Cinema Foundation announcing that $4 movie tickets will be offered on Sunday, August 27th, which has been dubbed National Cinema Day.
Hollywood & The March on Washington: When Fame Overcame Fear
A look back at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on its 60th anniversary.
Noir City Returns to the Music Box in Chicago
A preview of this year’s promising Noir City event.
Rosario Dawson is a Force to Follow in Disney+ Series Ahsoka
A review of the new Star Wars series Ahsoka, which premieres on August 23rd on Disney+.
Celebrating a New Narrative: Director Guy Nattiv on Golda
Israeli director Guy Nattiv talks about Golda, starring Dame Helen Mirren
Bright Wall/Dark Room August 2023: My Money is Still in Your Pocket by Sarah Welch-Larson
This month’s excerpt from Bright Wall/Dark Room.
XL Film Festival & Summit 2023: Highlights of an Ambitious New Event
A recap of the 2023 XL Film Festival.
The 2024 Sundance Press Inclusion Initiative Application Open Now Through Friday, August 25th
An article about the 2024 Sundance Press Inclusion Initiative, which can be applied for now through Friday, August 25th.
Texas Chain Saw Massacre Game is a Promising Tribute to the Bloody Original
A video game review of the new hit based on Tobe Hooper’s classic.
Triage Is a Huge Part of Filmmaking: Laura Moss on Birth/Rebirth
An interview with the writer/director of birth/rebirth.
R.I.P. Clarence Avant, Godfather of Black Entertainment (1931-2023)
A tribute to Clarence Avant, the Godfather of Black Entertainment, who passed away on August 13th, 2023 at age 92.
