Happy Birthday Roger, June 18th, 2020 (Table of Contents)
This special edition of Thumbnails features articles and videos republished in honor of Roger Ebert’s birthday.
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Let’s Tell a Different Story: Nicole Beharie on Miss Juneteenth
An interview with Nicole Beharie about starring in Miss Juneteenth, the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters, and more.
The Last of Us Part II Redefines the Horror Video Game Experience
A review of The Last of Us Part II, a video game masterpiece.
Great Cast Holds Together Thin HBO Version of Perry Mason
A review of HBO’s Perry Mason.
A Legend to Us All: Jeanine Basinger on Mae West
An interview with an expert on Mae West, who gets her own episode of American Masters tonight, June 16.
I Was Surrounded by Love: Spike Lee on the Protests and Da 5 Bloods
An interview with writer/director Spike Lee.
Real Treasure: The Reunion at the Heart of Da 5 Bloods
A piece on how the history of Amerasian children born after the Vietnamese War is reflected in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods.
Lazy Crossing Swords Can’t Hit Its Targets
A review of Hulu’s new original series, Crossing Swords.
Upholding Black Voices: An Annotated Table of Contents
An annotated table of contents including content both new and republished featured on RogerEbert.com in allegiance with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Paving the Way: Shola Lynch on Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed
An interview with Shola Lynch, director of “Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed.”
Home Entertainment Guide: June 11, 2020
Our column on the latest on streaming services and physical media.
30 Minutes on The Manchurian Candidate
Jonathan Demme’s remake of the classic film has its own voice and energy.
Revisiting John Williams’ Score for Jaws, 45 Years Later
A look back at John Williams’ iconic score for Steven Spielberg’s Jaws.
Judd Apatow on The King of Staten Island, Telling Pete Davidson’s Story, Self-Help Books and More
An interview with co-writer and director Judd Apatow about making the Pete Davidson comedy, The King of Staten Island.
A Little Bit of Buffer Room for Surprise: Bryce Dallas Howard on Dads
An interview with Bryce Dallas Howard, director of the Apple TV doc, Dads.
Amanda Peet Does Best Work of Her Career in Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story
A review of the USA mini-series Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story.
Book Excerpt: When the Fire Nation Attacked: Illustrated Insights on Avatar: The Last Airbender
An excerpt from the ebook When the Fire Nation Attacked: Illustrated Insights on Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Connecting to a Lost Score by Johann Johannsson, Personal Effects
Connecting to early work by a lost master, Johann Johannsson.
Malcolm X: Spike Lee’s Timeless Sermon
An FFC looks at Spike Lee’s Malcolm X at this point in history.
