Dreams of Africa: The Fantasy Politics of Black Panther
A rare superhero fantasy that’s plugged into the real world, but that still can’t be all things to all viewers.
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Berlin 2018: Grass, Dovlatov, Transit
A report from Berlin on three new films from international auteurs.
The History of Hollywood’s Difficult Women
Difficult is a gendered term fueled by the Hollywood machine and maintained by the belief that actresses aren’t responsible for the achievement of their films.
When Is a Superhero Movie Not Just a Movie? When it is Black Panther.
An article about the wide-ranging efforts to arrange free screenings for students and young people to see the groundbreaking “Black Panther.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: February 15, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Wonder, Only the Brave, Roman J. Israel, The Ballad of Lefty Brown, and Walking Out.
Sweet, Sensitive Everything Sucks! Premieres on Netflix
A review of the newest Netflix series, a teen dramedy called “Everything Sucks!”
Giving It Texture: Costume Designer Ruth Carter on Black Panther
Ruth Carter talks on how she designed the costumes for Marvel’s “Black Panther.”
Sundance Provides Platform For Black Filmmakers
A video essay on black voices at the Sundance Film Festival.
Interview: Chicago Filmmaker Michael Glover Smith on Mercury in Retrograde
An interview with Chicago filmmaker Michael Glover Smith.
Oxford Film Festival 2018 Highlights: Community and Compassion
Highlights from the 2018 Oxford Film Festival.
Star Trek: Discovery Returns to Series’ Musical Roots
A look at the use of music in the Star Trek series and how the season finale of Discovery recalled its legacy.
Clint Eastwood’s Accidental Heroes
Perhaps Eastwood isn’t just interrogating heroism, he’s interrogating himself.
Bright Wall/Dark Room: Stigma & Myth in Belle Rive by Paul Fischer
This month’s excerpt from online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room is an essay by Paul Fischer about “A Streetcar Named Desire.”
Berlin 2018: Tower. A Bright Day.
There’s a fierce, pagan-like energy to this movie, and a fantastic precision to this young woman’s writing/directing talent.
We Hung Onto It: Ryan Coogler on Black Panther
The director and co-writer of “Black Panther” talks about making his historic Marvel film.
The Journey of a Remarkable Artist: The Career of Gary Oldman
A history of Gary Oldman’s performances.
Video Q&A with Ahmad Kiarostami
A Q&A recently held by Godfrey Cheshire with Ahmad Kiarostami about his father’s final film, “24 Frames.”
Short Films in Focus: The 2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
An in-depth look at the short films that have been nominated for an Oscar this year.
