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Fantasia 2017, Day 3: “Japanese Girls Never Die,” “Confidential Assignment,” “My Friend Dahmer”
Another day at Montreal’s Fantasia Festival features movies from Japan, Korea, and Ohio.
Fantasia 2017, Day 2: “Mohawk,” “Shin Godzilla,” “Vampire Cleanup Department,” Shorts
A second dispatch from Montreal’s Fantasia Festivals, including Godzilla, vampires, and the sophomore effort from the director of “We Are Still Here.”
Fantasia 2017, Day 1: “Museum,” “Tilt,” “The Villainess”
A first report on three films from the opening days of Fantasia 2017.
A Little Less Alone: David Lowery on “A Ghost Story”
An interview with writer/director David Lowery on “A Ghost Story.”
2017 Japan Cuts Festival Preview
A preview of this year’s Japan Cuts festival, which runs from July 13-23.
The Many Kinds of Baseball Families: “A League of Their Own” at 25
A celebration of Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own,” which turns 25 this month.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: July 13, 2017
A look at the latest on Blu-ray, including several Criterion releases, “Their Finest,” “The Fate of the Furious,” and “The Lost City of Z”!
Incredible Cast Flounders in Netflix’s Sitcom “Friends From College”
A review of the Netflix series “Friends From College.”
Bright Wall/Dark Room July 2017: “Even As I Am Fully Known” by Kara Shroyer
An essay about “Secretary” from the July 2017 edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Chicago Public Library’s Summer Learning Challenge Helps Youth Thrive
An article about the exciting Chicago Public Library Foundation’s Summer Learning Challenge to prevent brain drain, and an appeal to donate to the program.
Revisiting “The Hidden,” the ‘80s “Twin Peaks” Doppelgänger
A look at the ’80s sci-fi/horror hit “The Hidden” in light of “Twin Peaks: The Return.”
Viva Bava, Celebrating a Master Craftsman
A tribute to the great Mario Bava, whose films will be shown at the Quad starting today.
Matters of Heart: On “The World of Us”
Far flung correspondent Seongyong Cho celebrates one of the best South Korean films from last year, “The World of Us.”
CHA Documentary Program Empowers Future Filmmakers
An article about the CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) Program in Documentary Filmmaking that empowers girls
Short Films in Focus: “Hollywood’s Greatest Trick”
An interview with the directors of “Hollywood’s Greatest Trick” and a presentation of the short film.
Great Ensemble Elevates “Snowfall” Above Standard Crime Drama
A review of FX’s drug drama “Snowfall.”
The Unloved, Part 43: Below the Belt & Hundra
Scout Tafoya celebrates the women-focused films Below the Belt and Hundra in his latest video essay about maligned masterworks.
A True Cinephile Behind the Wheel: On the Films of Edgar Wright
A celebration of “Baby Driver” filmmaker Edgar Wright and his love for movies.
