There Is No Spoon: Watching The Matrix Trilogy in 2018
A review of the 4K Blu-ray box set for The Matrix Trilogy.
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In the ’90s, Batman was at its best in Mask of the Phantasm
An appreciation of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm as its 25th anniversary approaches.
Seventh Row Releases Fantastic E-Book on Lynne Ramsay’s You Were Never Really Here
A look at an e-book of interviews and critical writing on one of the best films of 2018.
Lukas Dhont on Girl, the Film’s Controversial Casting, What Representation Means to Him and More
An interview with Lukas Dhont, director/co-writer of “Girl.”
Short Films in Focus: Bartleby
An interview with the two directors of Bartleby, and a presentation of the short film.
Red Dead Redemption 2 Weaves History of Western Genre into Gaming Masterpiece
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a masterpiece that owes a great debt to everyone from John Ford to David Milch.
American Animals: Paul Dano on Wildlife
An interview with Paul Dano about making his directorial debut with the new drama, Wildlife.
Thumbnails 11/2/18
The vitality of “The Hate U Give” and “Widows”; Identifying as a witch; Farewell Filmstruck; Revisiting “The Halloween Tree”; A disservice to Freddie Mercury.
The Unloved, Part 59: Quintet
A look back at Robert Altman’s Quintet, as part of Scout Tafoya’s monthly video essay series on maligned masterpieces.
War of the Words: Calum Worthy, Jackie Long, and Joseph Kahn on Bodied
An interview with the stars and director behind the rap battle movie, Bodied.
Starz’s Outlander is as Immersive and Irresistible as Ever in Fourth Season
A review of the fourth season of Outlander, which premieres on Starz this Sunday, November 4.
Life During Wartime: Matthew Heineman on A Private War
An interview with director Matthew Heineman about his new Marie Colvin film, A Private War.
It Was All a Ridiculous Mistake!: Brian De Palma’s Sisters Hits Blu-ray
A celebration of Brian De Palma’s Sisters, on the occasion of a new Blu-ray release from the Criterion Collection.
Julia Roberts Stars in Fascinating Thriller Homecoming
A review of the new Amazon Prime series, Homecoming, starring Julia Roberts, Stephan James, Bobby Cannavale, Shea Wigham, and Sissy Spacek.
Video: Ebertfest 2019 Passes On Sale November 1st
An announcement of Ebertfest 2019 passes going on sale Thursday, November 1st, along with a video of the festival’s 20th anniversary.
Choices Are Yours: Steven Yeun on Burning
A chat with Steven Yeun – the star of Burning, Sorry to Bother You, Okja, and more.
Thumbnails Special Edition: War of the Worlds
A special edition of Thumbnails commemorating the 80th anniversary of Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds broadcast on October 30th, 2018.
Three Highlights from the 2018 New Orleans Film Festival
A look back at the New Orleans Film Festival, with reviews of Buckjumping, Jaddoland, and The True Don Quixote.
Kevin Williamson’s Tell Me a Story Will Put You to Sleep
A TV review of the CBS All Access series Tell Me a Story.
Video Interview: Tilda Swinton, Luca Guadagnino, and Dakota Johnson on Suspiria
A video interview with Tilda Swinton, Luca Guadagnino, and Dakota Johnson.
