Bright Wall/Dark Room December 2022: Ernst Lubitsch’s Design for Living: Three Square Meals a Day by Fran Hoepfner
An essay by Fran Hoepfner about Design for Living, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
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Tragedy Actually Brings Hope: Bill Nighy on Living
An interview with the legendary Bill Nighy about his new film, Living.
The Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ EDA Awards at the Whistler Film Festival
An article about the Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ EDA Awards recognizing women filmmakers presented at this year’s Whistler Film Festival.
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner Become First Black Hosts of the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards
An article about Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner becoming the first Black hosts of the 2023 Palm Springs International Film Awards featuring Steven Spielberg, Danielle Deadwyler, Viola Davis, Brendan Fraser and more.
Moths to the Flame: Damien Chazelle on Babylon
An interview with the writer/director of this week’s Babylon.
Netflix’s Dull CIA Series The Recruit is More Like Paperwork
A review of the new series The Recruit, now playing on Netflix.
Yellowstone Prequel 1923 Gets Off to a Slow Trot
A review of the new spin-off of Yellowstone, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
The Banshees of Inisherin Named Best Picture by Chicago Film Critics Association
The CFCA Award winners of 2022.
Something Comes Out of Me That Has a Fatherly Quality: Paul Dooley on His New Book Movie Dad
Veteran character actor Paul Dooley talks about playing 25 movie dads, commercials for every letter in the alphabet, and why he loves Buster Keaton.
Stars Shine Brightly at the 5th CCA Black Celebration of Cinema and Television
A dispatch on last week’s 5th Critics Choice Black Celebration of Cinema and Television.
Awkward, Misguided Kindred Lets Down Its Source Material
A review of the new FX on Hulu show, Kindred, based on the novel by Octavia Butler.
Angelo Badalamenti (1937-2022)
A tribute to Angelo Badalamenti (1937-2022), the legendary composer of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Dr.
Everything Everywhere All at Once Leads Chicago Film Critics Nominations
The nominees for the 2022 Chicago Film Critics Awards.
National Treasure: The Edge of History Struggles to Solve Puzzle of Its Existence
A review of the new Disney+ show that seeks to resurrect the 2000s Nic Cage franchise.
Little America Returns For More Heartwarming Stories In Its Second Season
A review of the second season of Apple TV’s acclaimed anthology series.
The Sage, The Crone: Judith Ivey on Her Role in Women Talking
Judith Ivey talks about her part in Women Talking.
