RIFF 2018: Phoenix, Styx
A dispatch from the 2018 Reykjavík International Film Festival, featuring reviews of Camilla Strøm Henriksen’s “Phoenix” and Wolfgang Fischer’s “Styx.”
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NYFF 2018: The Slows, In My Room, Sorry Angel, Too Late to Die Young
A dispatch from the New York Film Festival on four films, including a short by Captain Marvel writer Nicole Perlman.
The Unloved, Part 58: Return of the Living Dead 3
A look back at Brian Yuzna’s Return of the Living Dead 3, as part of Scout Tafoya’s monthly video essay series on maligned masterpieces.
RIFF 2018: Iceland, Donbass and Swimming with The Fifth Element
A dispatch from the 2018 Reykjavík International Film Festival covering Sergey Loznitsa’s “Donbass” and a Swim-in-Cinema screening of Luc Besson’s “The Fifth Element.”
The New York Film Festival 2018 Preview
A preview of the 56th annual New York Film Festival.
A Wolf at the Door: Jeffrey Wright on Hold the Dark
An interview with actor Jeffrey Wright about his work in the new Jeremy Saulnier film, Hold the Dark.
Thumbnails 9/28/18
Rescuing “The Other Side of the Wind”; Why Elaine May is a National Treasure; In praise of “Bull”; A decade of Lady Gaga; Why Saying “Me Too” Isn’t Enough.
What We Do Matters: Watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel in 2018
A contributor watches Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel for the first time in her thirties, and in 2018.
Mr. Inbetween is Smart but Familiar Dark Comedy
A review of an interesting new FX dramedy, Mr. Inbetween.
41st Mill Valley Film Festival to Honor Dr. Stacy L. Smith and Devote 45% of Its Lineup to Films by Women Directors
An article about the 41st Mill Valley Film Festival honoring USC Annenberg associate professor Stacy L. Smith and devoting 45% of its lineup to films by women directors.
Grace and Nature: On Criterion’s Release of The Tree of Life
On the new Criterion release of Terrence Malick’s The Tree of Life, which includes a new 50-minute-longer extended cut of the masterpiece.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: September 20, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Hereditary, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, and Ocean’s 8.
Jonah Hill, Emma Stone Star in Netflix’s Daring, Brilliant Maniac
A review of the phenomenal new Netflix show starring Jonah Hill and Emma Stone.
Inaugural Roger Ebert Symposium Set for October 1st in Urbana
An article about the first ever Roger Ebert Symposium entitled “Empathy for the Universe” set for Monday, October 1st, in Urbana.
CIFF 2018: Preview of the 54th Chicago International Film Festival
A sneak peek at this year’s Chicago International Film Festival, which runs from October 10-21.
Music, Life, and Everything Between: Quincy Jones and Alan Hicks on Quincy
An interview with co-director Alan Hicks and music legend Quincy Jones about their new movie, “Quincy.”
2018 Fall Movie Preview: 10 Films We’re Excited About
A look ahead at the films set to come out in the fall season, starring ten of our most anticipated titles.
Netflix’s The Good Cop Tries to Collar Fans of Quirky Procedurals
A review of a new Netflix series starring Josh Groban and Tony Danza. Yes, you read that right.
