Pablo Larraín and Mariana Di Girolamo on Ema
An interview with director Pablo Larraín and star Mariana Di Girolamo about their new film, Ema.
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Say Amen, Somebody Receives 4K Restoration in Theaters
An article about the 4K restoration of George T. Nierenberg’s “Say Amen, Somebody” currently receiving a limited theatrical release.
Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2019: Blind Date by Veronica Fitzpatrick
An essay on the Elaine May film A New Leaf, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
TIFF 2019: Varda by Agnès, The Australian Dream, Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator
A review of three docs from TIFF on Agnes Varda, Adam Goodes, and Bikram Choudhury.
Jojo Rabbit Wins Audience Award and Taika Waititi Wins Ebert Director Award at TIFF
An article about “Jojo Rabbit” winning the TIFF Grolsch People’s Choice Award and its director Taika Waititi wins the Ebert Director Award at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
The Golden Cage Loses Its Shine: A Personal Reflection on Gregory Nava’s El Norte
As a boy in Mexico City whose parents struggled to get by, the United States carried such magical connotation in my imagination.
I Get a Kick Out of Entertaining People: Robert Shaye, Founder of New Line Cinema and Unique Features, on Directing his Third Film, Ambition
Chaz Ebert interviews Robert Shaye, founder of New Line Cinema and Unique Features about directing his third film, “Ambition.”
Netflix’s The I-Land is Almost So Bad That You Should Watch It
A review of Netflix’s The I-Land, the worst show in the streaming service’s history.
TIFF 2019: Motherless Brooklyn, Anne at 13,000 Feet, The Moneychanger
On three films from TIFF, including the latest from Ed Norton.
TIFF 2019: Festival Honors Meryl Streep, Joaquin Phoenix, Taika Waititi
A news report on the inaugural TIFF Tribute Gala.
TIFF 2019: The Vigil, First Love, The Vast of Night
On three Midnight Madness films from TIFF, including a darling that worked its way here all the way from Park City.
TIFF 2019: Sorry We Missed You, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, I Am Woman
On three films from TIFF, including the latest by Ken Loach and Celine Sciamma.
TIFF 2019: Jungleland, True History of the Kelly Gang
On two films about masculinity from TIFF that both happen to star Charlie Hunnam.
Ken Burns’ Country Music Series is Thought-Provoking, Joyful
The latest series from revered documentarian Ken Burns premieres on Sunday, September 15 on PBS.
55th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Gala and Special Presentation Selections
Highly anticipated titles like Knives Out, Harriet, Jojo Rabbit, and A Hidden Life will be coming to the Chicago International Film Festival next month.
TIFF 2019: Harriet, Wasp Network, Guns Akimbo
Three reviews from a critic in Toronto, including the new biopic of Harriet Tubman.
