The frontier in his eyes: Sam Shepard, 1943-2017
The great playwright and screen actor leaves behind a legacy of introspective, fascinating work, much of it having to do with America’s self-image.
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The Unloved, Part 44: Survival of the Dead
Scout Tafoya’s video essay series about maligned masterworks continues with a celebration of the late George Romero and Survival of the Dead.
“Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later” Continues Legacy of Cult Comedy Classic
“Wet Hot American Summer” is back on Netflix and very, very funny.
“The Sinner” is a Fantastic Summer Mystery Series
A review of the new USA mystery series that you’re about to get addicted to.
This is Reality: Jacob Latimore, Jason Mitchell and Algee Smith on “Detroit”
Three lead actors from Kathryn Bigelow’s incendiary ensemble drama talk about influencing the film, its timeliness and more.
Comic-Con 2017: Interview with Brian Selznick about “Wonderstruck”
Author Brian Selznick talks about his book “Wonderstruck” and its upcoming film adaptation by director Todd Haynes.
Comic-Con 2017: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to “Battlestar Galactica”
On that particular Thursday in San Diego, I went from “Battlestar Galactica” to Sundance and back to a place of hope about random acts of kindness.
Comic-Con 2017: Psych-Os Celebrate News About TV Movie
A report from San Diego Comic-Con on the future “Psych” movie.
Comic-Con 2017: Requiem for a Lost Fan-Fueled Dream of Comic-Cons Past
Remembering a detour into “Star Trek” history.
A worthy cause: Godfrey Cheshire’s book on Iranian Cinema
RogerEbert.com’s Godfrey Cheshire is writing a book about Iranian cinema.
Comic-Con 2017: The Problem with Hall H
The massiveness of the famous venue at San Diego Comic-Con affects both fans and business.
Comic-Con 2017: Women Rocking Hollywood Panel
A report from San Diego Comic-Con 2017 about a panel featuring female directors.
Comic-Con 2017: Interview with Cast and Producers of Hulu’s “Future Man”
Seth Rogen, Josh Hutcherson and more talk about their new Hulu series, “Future Man.”
Comic-Con 2017: Interview with Stephen Lane, Founder of Prop Store
Stephen Lane talks about his extensive collection of props from numerous revered films.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: July 27, 2017
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including “The Boss Baby,” “Kong: Skull Island,” “Ghost in the Shell,” and the Criterion releases of “Lost in America” and “Stalker”!
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James Fotopoulos on “The Given”; Robert Taylor on “The Window”; Barbet Schroeder on “Amnesia”; The Dunkirk spirit; Hitchcock brings surrealism to Hollywood.
HFPA Annual Grants Banquet Set for August 2nd
A report on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s upcoming grants banquet on August 2nd.
Thinking Outside the Box: Kyle Mooney and Dave McCary on “Brigsby Bear”
An interview with co-writer/actor Kyle Mooney and director Dave McCary about their new film, “Brigsby Bear.”
Comic-Con 2017: “Sigmund and the Sea Monsters,” “Danger & Eggs,” “Niko and the Sword of Light”
Interviews from San Diego Comic-Con 2017 about three new Amazon Prime series for children and their families.
