Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 16, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray, DVD, and streaming services, including The Rider, Zama, and The Avengers: Infinity War.
Archives
Out of the Past: Noir City: Chicago is Back for 10th Year
The 10th anniversary of the Chicago edition of the traveling Noir City festival runs from August 17 to 23 at the Music Box Theatre.
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Austin Pendleton and Ann Whitney on “Calumet”; Keeping up with Hugh Grant; Score-only version of “The Last Jedi”; David and Lauren Hogg’s new book; Problem with seeking the best for your kids.
The Virtue of Stillness: The Performances of Glenn Close
A deep dive into the acting career of Glenn Close, celebrating a performer who gets more out of stillness than almost any other actor.
Bright Wall/Dark Room August 2018: Women, Aliens, and Dangerous Things: Female Bodies in Alien 3 by Sarah Welch
An essay about Alien 3, as excerpted from the latest edition of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
No False Moves: Carl Franklin on His Noir Films
An interview with director Carl Franklin, on the occasion of his film “One False Move” receiving a special presentation at Chicago’s upcoming Noir City festival.
Roger Ebert on the Films of Spike Lee
A collection of all of Roger Ebert’s reviews of Spike Lee’s films.
Glenn Close, Christian Slater and Bjorn Runge on the Intricacies of The Wife
An interview with two stars and the director of the new film, “The Wife.”
All-Star Team of Voice Talent Carries Netflix’s Disenchantment
A review of Netflix’s new animated series from Matt Groening.
Oscars Chase Ratings at Expense of Integrity
A piece about the addition of Best Popular Film to the Oscars.
Netflix’s Insatiable Tastes Terrible
A review of the new series Insatiable, which premiere Friday on Netflix.
Hollywood Foreign Press Association to Hold Annual Grants Banquet on August 9th
An article about the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s Annual Grants Banquet scheduled for August 9th.
TCA 2018: PBS Showcases Their Commitment to Truth
A report from the various PBS panels at this past month’s Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour.
All Ages Welcome at Free Screenings of Eighth Grade on August 8th
An article about tomorrow’s nationwide free screenings of “Eighth Grade,” which all ages are welcome to attend.
Short Films in Focus: IVRY
An interview with the director of “IVRY,” and a presentation of the short film.
Why M:I – Fallout is the Least Accomplished Mission Yet
With “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” Christopher McQuarrie has now made the best and worst “M:I” movies to date.
Ordeal by Innocence is a Gift for Mystery Fans
A review of Amazon’s Ordeal by Innocence, based on the book by Agatha Christie.
I Hope That This Film Speaks to People: Desiree Akhavan on The Miseducation of Cameron Post
An interview with co-writer/director Desiree Akhavan, about her new film, The Miseducation of Cameron Post.
