NYFF 2021: A Chiara, What Do We See When We Look at the Sky?, Revivals
Thoughts on some films from the just-wrapped 2021 New York Film Festival.
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The Road Up Opens Tonight, October 8th, at the Gene Siskel Film Center
An article about the premiere theatrical run of Jon Siskel and Greg Jacobs’ documentary, “The Road Up,” at Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center.
Sundance 2022 Press Inclusion Initiative Application Closes Tomorrow, October 8th
An article about the Sundance 2022 Press Inclusion Initiative Application, which closes on Friday, October 8th.
NYFF 2021: Hit the Road, Unclenching the Fists, The Girl and the Spider
A dispatch on three films from the New York Film Festival, including the debut of Panah Panahi.
Janus-Faced: The Two Tony Sopranos
Tony’s is a story of modern American masculinity, middle-aged sordidness and sorrow; he is saggy around the gut, bruised at the knuckles, and tender in the heart.
Far Cry 6 Offers Explosive Experience
A video game review of the new Far Cry title, starring Giancarlo Esposito.
NYFF 2021: Songs for Drella, Marx Can Wait, Il Buco, Belle
On themes coursing through the New York Film Festival, now unfolding.
A Meditation on Forgiveness: Fran Kranz, Ann Dowd, and Jason Isaacs on Mass
An interview with the writer/director of Mass.
It’s Rare to Have a Funny Winner: Jaime Weinman on Bugs Bunny and Looney Tunes
An interview with the author of a new book about the history of Looney Tunes.
Short Films in Focus: The Diamond
Our monthly series spotlights a new short film by Caitlyn Greene.
Death Stranding Returns in Flashy Director’s Cut
A review of the director’s cut of Death Stranding.
Everything You Need to Know About the 94th Academy Awards (So Far)
A guide to what to know about changes to the upcoming Oscar season.
CANCELLED: Chicago Humanities Festival to Present Ron and Clint Howard in Conversation with Chaz Ebert
An update on the 2021 Chicago Humanities Festival event featuring Ron and Clint Howard in conversation with Chaz Ebert on Wednesday, October 13th.
The Unloved, Part 94: The Phantom of the Opera
Scout Tafoya’s series on underrated films moves to Dario Argento’s 1998 maligned adaptation.
Incredible Performance Anchors Netflix’s Moving Maid
A review of Netflix’s new drama, starring Margaret Qualley, Nick Robinson, and Andie MacDowell.
It Was What It Was: David Chase on The Many Saints of Newark
An interview with The Sopranos creator David Chase, co-writer of The Many Saints of Newark.
Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2021: It’s All Happening by Ethan Warren
An essay by Ethan Warren about Almost Famous, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive: Cinema’s Postmodern Samurai
A look back at the power of Drive on its tenth anniversary.
Criterion’s Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films is the Story of a Cinematic Legend
A review of Melvin Van Peebles: Essential Films, now available from Criterion.
