Telling the Story: Francois Ozon on By the Grace of the God
An interview with Francois Ozon.
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Kathryn Hahn Continues Excellent Run with HBO’s Mrs. Fletcher
The show is not particularly interested in story. It’s content to let Hahn fill each beat, no matter how empty, knowing that if all else fails, there’s plenty of enjoyment to be had in watching someone who likes to watch.
Ebertfest Film Festival 2020 Passes On Sale November 1st
An announcement of passes going on sale Friday, November 1st, for the next Ebertfest Film Festival that takes place April 15-18, 2020, in Champaign, Illinois.
Living His Art: Nadav Lapid on Synonyms
An interview with the writer/director of Synonyms.
Boys Don’t Cry at 20: Reflecting on an Indispensable Work of Queer Art
A look at the 20th anniversary of Boys Don’t Cry.
John Hughes Meets George A. Romero in Netflix’s Daybreak
A review of Netflix’s Daybreak.
Return to the World of Stephen King with Hulu’s Castle Rock
A review of the second season of Castle Rock, premiering October 23rd on Hulu.
Heart of Darkness, Paradise Lost and Beyond: The Literary Influences of The Lighthouse
The 35mm black-and-white mystery relies upon a compendium of work imbued by deep literary traditions.
Accepting Accidents: Ira Sachs on His All in One Day Portugal-Set Movie “Frankie”
An interview with Ira Sachs.
We talk about cinema to talk about everything else: A Look at the Future of Brazilian Cinema
A look at the complex state of Brazilian cinema.
Fantastic Fungi Runs October 18-24 at Chicago’s Gene Siskel Film Center
An article about the week-long run of Louie Schwartzberg’s documentary, “Fantastic Fungi,” at Chicago Gene Siskel Film Center.
Amazon’s Anthology Series Modern Love Treats Love like a Brand
A review of the new Amazon series, premiering October 18.
Babak Anvari on the Many Mysteries of His Freaky Hulu Horror Film, Wounds
An interview with director Babak Anvari about his disturbing new relationship horror story, Wounds.
TIFF 2019: The Kingmaker, Desert One, Collective
The Toronto International Film Festival had no shortages of movies where facts won out over fictional narratives.
The Steven Soderbergh Single-Year Double Feature
The Soderbergh single-year double feature has been a fixture of the director’s work for nearly 20 years.
Netflix’s Living with Yourself Offers Double the Rudd
A TV review of Netflix’s Living with Yourself, starring Paul Rudd and Paul Rudd.
Home Entertainment Guide: October 17, 2019
The latest on streaming and Blu-ray, including Crawl, Annabelle Comes Home, Midsommar, and a great Criterion box set of Von Sternberg films.
Joker: Dark Phoenix
An FFC takes a look at the stunning performance at the center of Todd Phillips’ Joker and what the film says about heroes, villains, and the people caught in the middle.
HBO’s Watchmen is Like Nothing Else on Television
A review of HBO’s mesmerizing Watchmen.
