Everlasting Arms: The Sustained Power of The Night of the Hunter
A feature on the lasting power of Charles Laughton’s Night of the Hunter and what it says about dangerous reflections of faith, then and now.
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Seeing Yourself in Ordinary People
A feature about how Ordinary People has changed over the forty years since its release.
Welcome to Judgment City: A Look Back at Defending Your Life
An appreciation of Albert Brooks’ Defending Your Life, now on the Criterion Channel.
The West Wing Returns for an HBO Max Special
A review of the West Wing Reunion Special on HBO Max.
CIFF 2020: Black Perspectives Program Highlights Diverse Voices
A news story highlighting the films in the Black Perspectives program, including acclaimed works like Bad Hair, One Night in Miami, MLK/FBI, and Farewell Amor.
CIFF 2020: The Roger Ebert Award Returns to Champion New Voices
A news story about the films competing for this year’s Roger Ebert Award.
Immerse Yourself in Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project #3
The newest box set from Criterion is reviewed, a wonderful collection of six films from around the world.
New Works Virtual Festival Rescheduled for November, Seeking Editors
An article about the New Works Virtual Festival being rescheduled for November 2020 and its call for editors.
The Sparse World-Building of Hulu’s Helstrom is a Failure of Imagination
A review of Marvel’s Helstrom, premiering on Hulu this week.
Video Interview: Aaron Sorkin, Eddie Redmayne & Frank Langella on The Trial of the Chicago 7
An interview with the writer/director and two stars of Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7.
Netflix’s Social Distance Struggles to Sum Up the Ordeal of 2020
A review of the timely Netflix series, which premieres on October 15.
A Preview of the 56th Chicago International Film Festival
A preview of the 2020 Chicago International Film Festival, which starts this week.
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time Offers Hours of Deadly Fun
A game review of Activision’s incredibly difficult and very fun update of a 25-year-old franchise.
Never Make Rules: Director Rachel Talalay on A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting
An interview with Rachel Talalay, the director of a new Netflix family film.
Academy Awards 2021: The Answers to All of Your Questions
All the facts about the 2020-2021 awards season.
NYFF 2020: The Human Voice, The Woman Who Ran, French Exit
Our final NY dispatch on three films from the 2020 festival, including one starring Michelle Pfeiffer and the latest from Pedro Almodovar.
NYFF 2020: City Hall, Swimming Out till the Sea Turns Blue, Hopper/Welles
A review of three documentaries that played at NYFF 2020.
Home Entertainment Guide: October 2020
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming services, including Weathering with You, Babyteeth, and a Criterion edition of The Elephant Man.
