Bright Wall/Dark Room April 2021: Why Wouldn’t I Believe You by Sophia Stewart
An essay by Sophia Stewart about The Leftovers, as excerpted from the latest edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Archives
Breaking In: On the 40th Anniversary of Tangerine Dream’s Thief Score
An appreciation of Tangerine Dream’s score for Michael Mann’s Thief and how it changed the industry.
Oscars 2021: Nomadland is the Big Winner at an Unusual Academy Awards
A recap of last night’s Academy Awards.
The Cruelest Month, Part 2: Love Song to a Genie
In memory of Genie Grant, wicked stepmother.
Nomadland, I May Destroy You Take Top Honors at 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards
An article about the winners of the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
It’s Alive!: On the Many Faces of Frankenstein
Every creator involved in Frankenstein has become a mad doctor themselves, each adaptation reflecting their particular obsessions and traumas.
Geena Davis and Wendy Guerrero Preview the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival, Running August 3-8
An article about the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival, set to run from Tuesday, August 3rd, through Sunday, August 8th.
Shadow and Bone Sets Itself Apart from the YA Pack with Welcome Restraint
A review of Netflix’s Shadow and Bone, based on the books by Leigh Bardugo.
Oscar Predictions 2021
Our predictions for the winners at Sunday night’s Academy Awards.
Peacock’s Rutherford Falls Wants To Be the Next Parks and Recreation
A review of Rutherford Falls, a new sitcom series premiering on Peacock.
The Beautiful World of Native Comedy: Michael Greyeyes on Rutherford Falls
An interview with Michael Greyeyes about his performance in the new Peacock series, Rutherford Falls.
Monte Hellman: 1932-2021
A tribute to the late Monte Hellman, director of Two-Lane Blacktop, The Shooting, and more.
Gregory Nava on Working with Stanley Kubrick
Gregory Nava speaks about his relationship with Stanley Kubrick, professionally and personally.
Philly D.A. Feels Like a Product of the Publicity Machine
A review of the new PBS docuseries Philly D.A., which premiered first at Sundance and airs on 4/20.
The Cruelest Month, Part 1: Hurricane Bettye
The first floor in a series of essays about the significance of the month of April in the author’s life.
Book Excerpt: In Their Own Words: Fiction Directors by Alex Heeney
An excerpt from a new e-book by the fine folks at Seventh Row.
On Growing to Love Selena
On the anniversary of Selena’ Gomez’s death, a fan remembers what she was, and what she represented.
The Story of Who We Are: Gregory Nava Helps Celebrate Selena’s 50th Birthday
An interview with Gregory Nava, the director of Selena, about the film’s production and legacy in light of what would have been Selena’s 50th birthday.
