Fantasia 2021: Junk Head, The Great Yokai War: Guardians, The Sadness, Yakuza Princess
Coverage of four more films from Fantasia 2021, including the latest from Takashi Miike.
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Spike Lee’s NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½ is Timely, Powerful, and Personal
A review of the four-part docuseries from Spike Lee, starting Sunday on HBO.
Daughters of the Dust to be Presented by Chaz Ebert as Part of the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Chicago Favorites Series
An article about the upcoming screening of Julie Dash’s “Daughters of the Dust” hosted by Chaz Ebert as the opening film to kick-off the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Chicago Favorites Series on Saturday, August 21st.
Book Excerpt: Subjective realities: The art of creative nonfiction film
An excerpt from the new book from Seventh Row Publishing.
Stunts Are Physical Storytelling: Maggie Q on The Protégé
An interview with Maggie Q about her new action film, The Protégé.
Another Chance: On the Sustained Power of John Frankenheimer’s Seconds
Another look at the timeless power of Seconds.
Something Bigger Than Myself: Billie Piper on Rare Beasts
An interview with actress Billie Piper on her directorial debut.
Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers is a Crowded, Tedious Retreat
A review of the new Hulu miniseries, which premieres on August 18.
What It Means to Be Human: Neill Blomkamp on Demonic
An interview with writer/director Neill Blomkamp about his new horror film, Demonic.
The Candyman Experience Arrives in Chicago This Weekend
An article about the promotional “Candyman” experience arriving in Chicago on August 21st and 22nd.
Message from Chaz Ebert: Please Get Vaccinated
An urgent reposting of RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert’s video PSA on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Netflix’s The Chair Sets Up a Potentially Great Show
A review of the new Netflix series starring Sandra Oh, Jay Duplass, Bob Balaban, and Holland Taylor.
Melissa Haizlip’s Mr. Soul! to Premiere on HBO Max on August 22nd
An article about Melissa Haizlip’s acclaimed documentary, “Mr. Soul!”, premiering on HBO Max on Sunday, August 22nd.
A Preview of the 2021 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
A preview of the upcoming 55th annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which runs from August 20-28.
Home Entertainment Guide: August 2021
The latest and greatest on streaming and Blu-ray, including A Quiet Place, Part II, La Piscine, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, and Cat O’ Nine Tails.
Fantasia 2021: Bull, Voice of Silence, Baby Money
A dispatch on three films from Fantasia, including world premieres.
Fantasia 2021: What Josiah Saw, Stanleyville, Glasshouse
On three films from this year’s Fantasia, including one fest stand-out.
Shudder’s Slasher: Flesh & Blood is a Great Late Summer Diversion
A review of the latest season of Shudder’s Slasher, featuring David Cronenberg.
Amazon’s Modern Love Only Intermittently Offers Romantic Insight in Season Two
A review of the second season of Modern Love, now playing on Amazon.
