New York Asian Film Festival 2017 Preview
A preview of this year’s New York Asian Film Festival, now in its 16th year.
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Comic Timing: Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani on “The Big Sick”
An interview with co-writers Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani about the rom-com based on their love story, “The Big Sick.”
“It’s Peckinpah-tastic!”: On Edgar Wright’s Feature Debut, “A Fistful of Fingers”
A look back at the first feature directed by “Baby Driver” filmmaker Edgar Wright.
5 Things I Don’t Want President Trump To Teach Our Children
Special edition of Thumbnails listing articles about negative qualities children shouldn’t learn from President Trump: monstrous treatment of women, lying, hate, bullying and fear of the free press and possibly inciting violence.
All Roads Lead to This: Edgar Wright on “Baby Driver”
An interview with writer/director Edgar Wright about his heart-pumping action film, “Baby Driver.”
“Injustice 2” Breaks New Ground For Superhero Games
On a game that sets a new standard for two genres: superhero games and fighting games.
Netflix’s “Gypsy” Wastes Talented Cast on Soapy Nonsense
A review of the latest Netflix series, starring Naomi Watts and Billy Crudup.
Los Angeles Film Festival 2017 Recap
A report on the best of the 2017 Los Angeles Film Festival.
A Returning Visitor: Comparing the Two Versions of “The Beguiled”
A comparison of the 1971 and 2017 versions of “The Beguiled.”
Political Thumbnails 6/23/17
Special edition of Thumbnails with political articles: How to live with critics; Obama on the new health care bill; Trump says the poor can’t be trusted; Odds on whether the health care bill will pass; PoliticusUSA says Trump admits to witness tampering.
It’s in the Details: On the Authenticity of Pixar’s “Cars” Franchise
A look at some of the details that makes the Cars films more authentic than most live-action racing movies.
Video Interview: Sofia Coppola, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning on “The Beguiled”
Sofia Coppola, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning on the making of “The Beguiled.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: June 22, 2017
The newest and greatest on Blu-ray and streaming services, including “John Wick: Chapter 2,” “The LEGO Batman Movie,” and three Criterion releases!
Charles Taylor on His New Book, “Opening Wednesday at a Theater or Drive-In Near You”
An interview with author Charles Taylor about his new book.
Alison Brie Heads Great Ensemble on Netflix’s “GLOW”
A review of the latest comedy offering from Netflix, starring Alison Brie and Marc Maron.
The Passenger: Bertrand Tavernier on “My Journey Through French Cinema”
An interview with filmmaker and critic Bertrand Tavernier about his new film, “My Journey Through French Cinema.”
Roger Ebert’s Birthday 2017: Table of Contents
A table of contents of articles published to commemorate Roger Ebert’s birthday on June 18th, 2017, starting with his interview of Paul McCartney who was born on the same day and same year: June 18th, 1942.
Book Preview: “Cinematic Overtures: How to Read Opening Scenes” by Annette Insdorf
A preview of Annette Insdorf’s new book, “Cinematic Overtures: How to Read Opening Scenes.”
It’s Hard to See the Point of Spike TV’s “The Mist”
A review of Spike TV’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist.
