Thumbnails 11/7/2017
Margaret Betts on “Novitiate”; Alexandra Billings on transgender negativity; Visual language of oppression; Curious pleasure of TV edits; Collapse of “House of Cards.”
Archives
“Assassin’s Creed: Origins” Owes a Great Deal to Cinematic Epics
A review of the newest “Assassin’s Creed” game.
The Truth Will Out: What Happened to “Rubicon”?
A reappreciation of a lost AMC classic.
Why I Stopped Watching Woody Allen Movies
Stop watching movies made by assholes. It’ll be OK.
Deadline’s The Contenders 2017 Kicks Off Oscar Season
An article about Deadline’s The Contenders 2017 event in Hollywood.
Video Interview: Rob Reiner, Woody Harrelson & Jennifer Jason Leigh on “LBJ”
A video interview about “LBJ” with the director and stars of the film.
CIMMfest 2017 Runs Nov. 9-12 in Chicago
An article about this year’s installment of the Chicago International Movies & Music Festival.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: November 2, 2017
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD includes Personal Shopper, War for the Planet of the Apes, Spider-man: Homecoming, and Annabelle: Creation.
Mary Harron, Sarah Polley Bring Netflix’s “Alias Grace” to Modern Life
A review of Netflix’s excellent “Alias Grace,” written by Sarah Polley and directed by Mary Harron.
“Do You Know Anything About Witches?”: “Suspiria” at 40
A celebration of Dario Argento’s masterpiece and an interview with Jessica Harper.
The Unloved, Part 47: The Assignment
The latest in our monthly series looks at Walter Hill’s controversial thriller.
Genuine Satisfaction: Stephen Cone on “Princess Cyd”
An interview with Stephen Cone, writer/director of “Princess Cyd.”
Cinepocalypse Comes to the Music Box in Chicago
A preview of the horror film festival Cinepocalypse, starting this week at the Music Box in Chicago.
Interview with the Cast of “A Bad Moms Christmas”
An interview with Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Susan Sarandon and Cheryl Hines.
My Daughter Loves Country Music
An article about my decision to not attend a country music concert because of racial fear.
“The Thing” That Wouldn’t Die: On the Legacy of John Carpenter’s Classic Film
A piece on the lasting power of John Carpenter’s The Thing, paid tribute with a fantastic new board game from Mondo and an upcoming Blu-ray from Arrow.
“South Park” Gets a Very Fun, Timely Video Game
A review of the new game based on the world of “South Park,” “The Fractured but Whole.”
The Horror of Nuclear War: On “The War Game”
A study of the 1965 film “The War Game” and its relevance a half-century later.
London Film Festival 2017 Highlights
A recap of highlights from the just-ended London Film Festival.
