Wonderfully American: Dawn Porter on John Lewis: Good Trouble
An interview with director Dawn Porter about her new documentary, “John Lewis: Good Trouble.”
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Netflix’s Unsolved Mysteries Reboot Ready to Satisfy Our True Crime Appetite
A review of Unsolved Mysteries, a rebooted true crime series premiering today on Netflix.
The Unloved, Part 79: Not Fade Away
The latest in Scout Tafoya’s series on underrated films look at David Chase’s drama.
Enter Laughing: Carl Reiner, 1922-2020
A look back at the comedic career of the late Carl Reiner.
East Meets West: Arthur Dong on Hollywood Chinese
An interview with filmmaker and cultural historian Arthur Dong about his book “Hollywood Chinese: The Chinese in American Feature Films”
Intimacy vs. Sentimentality: Shannon Murphy on Babyteeth
An interview with Shannon Murphy, the director of Babyteeth.
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Ksenia Ivanova on “Jack and Anna”; Spielberg’s terrifying “War of the Worlds”; Ethiopia’s Hidden Jews; “Gone With the Wind” returns to TV; Why Hollywood must change.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2020: Just in Time: Finding True Companionship Before Sunset by Adam Membrey
An essay about Richard Linklater’s Before Sunset, as excerpted from the latest edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Poetry is Necessary in Film: Hirokazu Kore-eda on The Truth
An interview with the Palme d’Or-winning director of Shoplifters and The Truth.
America to Me Currently Streaming for Free on Starz
An article about Kartemquin’s timely ten-part docuseries “America to Me” currently streaming for free on Starz.
McHenry Outdoor Theater Keeps the Communal Moviegoing Experience Alive and Safe During COVID-19
An article about the McHenry Outdoor Theater and its success in providing safe, crowd-pleasing escapism during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HBO Max Revives Adventure Time with Distant Lands Series
A review of Adventure Time: Distant Lands, which premieres on HBO Max this week.
Home Entertainment Guide: June 25, 2020
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes a Criterion edition of Portrait of a Lady on Fire and 4K restorations of Gladiator and Jaws.
Jordan Peele’s Take on The Twilight Zone Struggles to Find its Purpose in Season Two
A review of the second season of The Twilight Zone, from producer Jordan Peele.
Book Review: Masha Tupitsyn’s Picture Cycle
The book encompasses both sharp analysis and detailed accounts of what Robert Warshow would call her direct experiences of film.
Big and Small: Ian Holm, 1931-2020
The veteran actor found greatness in small characters, and universality in villains and knaves.
No Small Matter, a Documentary on America’s Child Care Infrastructure, to be Released Online Thursday, June 25th
An article about the online release of Danny Alpert, Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel’s documentary, “No Small Matter,” about early and childhood education being released online Thursday, June 25th.
Video: Roger Ebert Accepts an Honorary Degree at the 2004 AFI Commencement Ceremonies
Roger Ebert’s 2004 speech at the AFI commencement ceremonies, where he received an honorary degree.
