A Steady Intensity: Charles Grodin, 1935-2021
If the best comedy is essentially very serious, or has a very serious basis, then that explains the career of Charles Grodin.
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Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. Adds Patton Oswalt’s Voice to the Superhero Universe
A review of the clever Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K., created by and starring Patton Oswalt.
Ravin Gandhi on Directing 100 Days to Live
An interview with writer/director Ravin Gandhi on his 2021 thriller, 100 Days to Live.
Beauty and the Beasts: On Director Jonathan Glazer
A look at the career of Jonathan Glazer on the 20th anniversary of Sexy Beast.
Book Review: The Art of the Mitchells vs. the Machines
A quick look at a new companion book to Netflix’s increasingly beloved family film, The Mitchells vs. the Machines.
I Will Not Forget You: Barry Jenkins on The Underground Railroad
A discussion with director Barry Jenkins about his new Amazon Prime drama The Underground Railroad.
FILM FESTIVALS ARE BACK!!!???
An article about the newly released dates for film festivals in 2021 in Cannes, Venice, Chicago, Champaign, Telluride and Toronto, and the 2022 Sundance Film Festival emerging from the shadows of the pandemic.
The Kind of Stuff That Opens You Up as a Human Being: Simon Baker on High Ground
An interview with Simon Baker about his performance in the new Australian epic, High Ground.
The End of an Era: Norman Lloyd, 1914-2021
A tribute to Norman Lloyd, the legendary actor, director and producer, whose career spanned eight decades.
True/False Festival 2021: Highlights of a Virtual Event
A recap of this year’s virtual True/False.
Sun-Kissed Tension: On the Staying Power of Deray’s La Piscine
An appreciation of 1969’s La Piscine, starring Alain Delon and Romy Schneider, opening this week in a restored version at Film Forum.
WHAM! Report Findings Share Significant Societal Impact in Inclusion of Women in Studies During Women’s Health Week at 2021 Vivian Pinn Symposium
An article about a panel discussion on women’s health featuring Carolee Lee, CEO of AccessCircles and WHAM!, at 10:15am CT on Wednesday, May 12th, as part of the 2021 Vivian Pinn Symposium for National Women’s Health Week.
Getting Away With It: Mads Mikkelsen and Anders Thomas Jensen on Riders of Justice
An interview with the star and writer/director behind the Danish revenge dramedy, Riders of Justice.
Troy Pryor’s Creative Cypher On Way to Being Black Entertainment Giant
An interview with Troy Pryor, founder of the multi-service entertainment company, Creative Cypher.
Home Entertainment Guide: May 2021
A guide to the latest and greatest on Blu-ray, including 4K editions of Speed, Donnie Darko, and The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Cinema/Chicago’s International CineYouth Festival Runs May 6-13
An article about Cinema/Chicago’s International 2021 CineYouth Festival, running May 6th through the 13th.
Ambitious Jupiter’s Legacy Examines Changing Definition of Heroism
A review of Netflix’s latest superhero show, from the writer of Kingsman, Wanted, and Kick-Ass.
Here Today: Alan Zweibel on His Collaborative Friendship with Billy Crystal
An interview with the co-writer of Here Today, starring Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish.
Girls5eva is the First Must-Watch Comedy of the Year
A review of the new Tina Fey/Robert Carlock series Girls5Eva, premiering on May 6.
