Ambition is the Antagonist: Sean Durkin on The Nest
An interview with Sean Durkin about The Nest, working with Jude Law and Carrie Coon, and finding his endings.
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ABC’s Big Sky is a Boring Disappointment
A review of the new ABC thriller from David E. Kelley.
The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special Lacks the Spark of the Original
A review of the Disney Plus exclusive Lego Star Wars Holiday Special.
The Early Days of the PlayStation 5: Eight Things You Should Know
A feature on the launch of Sony’s PlayStation 5.
Recruit the Technological Revolution in Watch Dogs: Legion
A review of the ambitious new open-world game from Ubisoft.
The Mandalorian Chapter 11 Recap: There’s Only One Way
A recap of this week’s episode of The Mandalorian.
The Crown Rests its Fourth Season Between Soap Opera and Greek Tragedy
A review of the fourth season of The Crown, dropping today on Netflix.
Chicago International Children’s Film Festival Offers Virtual Experience in 37th Year
The children’s film festival will offer 262 films from November 13-22.
Love, Labor, and Human Heat: Francis Lee on Ammonite
An interview with the writer/director of Ammonite.
Netflix’s Aunty Donna’s Big Ol’ House of Fun is Sketch Comedy Bliss
A review of the sketch comedy series now playing on Netflix.
Love You Madly: Dave Zoller, 1941-2020
The author remembers his father, pianist, composer and arranger Dave Zoller.
HBO’s Industry is a Bitter Mix of Grey’s Anatomy and Succession
A review of the HBO series Industry, which premieres on November 9.
Short Films in Focus: World of Tomorrow 3
A look at the latest from the great Don Hertzfeldt, and an interview with the filmmaker.
The Art of Wolfwalkers Details Creation of One of 2020’s Most Beautiful Films
A review of the new companion book to Cartoon Saloon’s acclaimed Wolfwalkers.
Chicago Underground Film Festival Goes Virtual and to the Drive-In in 27th Year
The 27th Chicago Underground Film Festival runs from November 9-22.
The Mandalorian Faces Lies and Krykna in Chapter 10: The Passenger
A review of The Passenger, the second episode in season two of the Disney+ series.
Miles Morales Swings Players into the Future of Gaming
A review of the new action game that moves the story of Spider-Man into the world of Miles Morales.
Lasting Fright: The Staying Power of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
A piece on The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which just turned 100.
Ebert Symposium 2020: Part 3 Streaming Today, November 5th, 2020
An article about the third panel for the 2020 Ebert Symposium Series streaming today, November 5th, at 5pm CT.
