Truth Through Character: Riz Ahmed and Bassam Tariq on Mogul Mowgli
An interview with co-writer/star Riz Ahmed and co-writer/director Bassam Tariq about their new film, Mogul Mowgli.
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Telluride Film Festival 2021: Red Rocket, C’mon C’mon, Cyrano
Thoughts on three films from the unfolding Telluride Film Festival by Sean Baker, Mike Mills, and Joe Wright.
Telluride Film Festival 2021: Procession
A review of the latest documentary from Robert Greene, director of Kate Plays Christine and Actress.
Venice Film Festival 2021: Last Night in Soho, Inferno Rosso
Thoughts on two films from Venice, including the latest from Edgar Wright.
Don’t Say Always: On Lisa Joy’s Reminiscence
An appreciation of the themes of Lisa Joy’s Reminiscence, now on HBO Max.
Venice Film Festival 2021: Parallel Mothers, The Power of the Dog
Thoughts on the first day of Venice, including new films by Pedro Almodovar and Jane Campion.
Telluride Film Festival Announces Full 2021 Program Lineup
An article detailing the full program lineup for the 2021 Telluride Film Festival.
Netflix’s Q-Force Tries to Subvert Stereotypes with Mixed Results
A review of Netflix’s new animated show for adults.
You Can Be Loved No Matter What: Jessica Chastain on The Eyes of Tammy Faye
The idea that you can be loved no matter what and when someone sees the goodness in you, then you are good. That was what Tammy Faye saw.
Learning to Lead with Empathy: Max Borenstein on Worth
An interview with Max Borenstein, screenwriter of the new Netflix film, Worth.
The Unloved, Part 93: The Empty Man
A video essay celebrating David Prior’s The Empty Man, as part of Scout Tafoya’s series about maligned masterpieces.
KVIFF 2021: Award Winners, Highlights, and a Video Diary
A final dispatch from the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, along with an abstract video diary.
Thank You Brian Raftery and The Ringer for Your Podcast, Gene and Roger
An article featuring links to all eight episodes of Brian Raftery’s podcast “Gene and Roger” about Siskel and Ebert on The Ringer/Spotify.
Impeachment: American Crime Story Offers Riveting Angle on History
A review of the new TV drama, Impeachment: American Crime Story.
Laughing Until It Hurts: An American Werewolf in London at 40
A masterful negotiation of the horror and comedy genres that’s as effective today as it was 40 years ago.
Thumbnails Special Edition: Happy 40th Anniversary to the Sundance Institute
A special edition of Thumbnails honoring the 40th anniversary of Robert Redford’s Sundance Institute.
KVIFF 2021: A Conversation with Ethan Hawke
An interview with Ethan Hawke, who received a lifetime achievement award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
Confident Return for Hysterical What We Do in the Shadows
A TV review of the FX comedy What We Do in the Shadows.
