Pandemic Moviegoing According to Richard Roeper Makes Me Want to Return to the Movies!
Chaz Ebert praises Richard Roeper’s nostalgic Chicago Sun-Times article about going to the movies during the coronavirus pandemic.
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In Honor of Representative John Lewis, The Conscience of Congress: A Thumbnails Special Edition
A special edition of Thumbnails paying tribute to the late Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis.
Video Interview: Andy Samberg on Palm Springs
A video interview with Andy Samberg about his new film, Palm Springs.
Thumbnails 7/20/20
Izzy, the creator of Be Kind Rewind; Lockdown Puppet Theater; Tribute to Ennio Morricone; In praise of “Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets”; Legacy of John Lewis.
2020 Japan Cuts Preview
A look ahead at what will be screening virtually from the 2020 Japan Cuts festival.
A Truthful Movie: Václav Marhoul on The Painted Bird
An interview with director Václav Marhoul about his adaptation of Jerzy Kosínski’s The Painted Bird.
A Most Beautiful Thing, Mary Mazzio’s Uplifting Documentary About the First African-American High School Rowing Team, Will Be Released on July 31st
A reprint of Mary Mazzio’s article about her documentary, “A Most Beautiful Thing,” which will premiere on July 31st.
Brenda Robinson Named the First Black President of the International Documentary Association
An article about Brenda Robinson becoming the first Black president of the International Documentary Association.
NBC Peacock’s Brave New World Presents an Exhausting Revolution
A review of the new series Brave New World, which premieres today on NBC’s new Peacock streaming service.
Get Lost in Bruce Lee’s Greatest Hits from Criterion
A review of Criterion’s Bruce Lee’s Greatest Hits.
NBC Peacock’s Intelligence Just Isn’t Smart Enough
A review of the new NBC Peacock comedy starring David Schwimmer.
By George: The Hollywood Stories of George Anthony
Chaz Ebert recommends the “By George” book series featuring George Anthony’s conversations with Hollywood icons.
Bubba Wallace Makes NASCAR History By Toppling Confederate Symbols, Joining Michael Jordan’s First Black Majority-Owned Racecar Team
An article about Bubba Wallace toppling confederate symbols at NASCAR and beyond, and driving for the first Black majority-owned racecar team co-owned by NBA Legend Michael Jordan.
Peacock’s Evocative Crime Thriller The Capture is Watching You
A review of the new series The Capture, which airs July 15 on Peacock.
Revisiting My 2017 Article, My Daughter Loves Country Music, In Light of Mickey Guyton’s song, Black Like Me
In light of Mickey Guyton’s recent song, “Black Like Me,” Chaz Ebert reprints her 2017 essay detailing her decision to not attend a country music concert because of racial fear.
Ebert Fellow Sue-Ellen Chitunya Becomes Member of the Academy
An article congratulating Ebert Fellow Sue-Ellen Chitunya on becoming a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Sony’s Ghost of Tsushima Pays Homage to Samurai Cinema
A review of a new PS4 game that’s so heavily influenced by the work of Akira Kurosawa that it named a mode after him.
Wake Up!: Revisiting Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing Over 30 Years Later
Over 30 years later, Lee’s Do the Right Thing remains more relevant than ever.
