Society for Cinema and Media Studies Meets in Chicago to Think & Talk Screens
A report from the 2017 SCMS conference in Chicago.
Archives
The Unloved, Part 40: Rules Don’t Apply
The 40th chapter of Scout Tafoya’s series looks at Warren Beatty’s latest film, Rules Don’t Apply.
“Prison Break” Wants to Be Your Spring Guilty Pleasure
A review of the return of “Prison Break.”
What’s Your Favorite Roger?
What piece of writing by Roger Ebert or memory of him means the most to you?
Ebert Fellows at Ebertfest 2017
A look at the Ebert Fellows attending Ebertfest 2017 this year.
A Beautiful Fantasy: On the 30th Anniversary of “Baby Boom”
An interview with the director “Baby Boom” and reappreciation of the film on its 30th anniversary.
“Ghost in the Shell” and Asian-American Outrage on Social Media
A report on Asian-American responses to “Iron Fist,” “Power Rangers” and “Ghost in the Shell.”
The Most Influential Filmmakers of All Time
In search of a more inclusive look at the best directors of all time.
Roger Ebert and Empathy to be Commemorated on April 4th in Chicago
An article about the April 4th, 2017 commemoration of Roger Ebert in Chicago.
Ebertfest Announces Final Slate of Films for 2017
An article announcing the final slate of films scheduled to be screened at Ebertfest 2017.
Video Interview: Jessica Chastain and Niki Caro on “The Zookeeper’s Wife”
An interview with the Oscar-nominated star of “The Zookeeper’s Wife” and the film’s director.
Learning to Let Go: The Beauty of the Big Ears Festival
A report from Knoxville’s fascinating Big Ears Festival.
Replicating the Ambiguity of Life: Cristian Mungiu on “Graduation”
An interview with Cristian Mungiu, writer/director of “Graduation.”
Body Magic: The Healing Power of Ritual in “The OA”
Netflix’s “The OA” reimagines what the story of voicelessness means by presenting a world where healing from trauma is not achieved through verbal narrative alone, but through the body itself.
Time and Mortality: “Donnie Darko” Turns 15
Looking back at “Donnie Darko” on the occasion of its 15th anniversary.
The Power of Animals: Niki Caro on “The Zookeeper’s Wife”
An interview with director Niki Caro about her new film, “The Zookeeper’s Wife.”
2017 Gracie Award Winners to Be Honored on June 6th
An article about the winners of the 2017 Gracie Awards.
Women Writers Week 2017: Table of Contents
A collection of all of our essays, reviews and more from Women Writers Week 2017.
Once There Was a Camelot: On the Crafting of a Legacy in “Jackie”
A look at how Pablo Larrain’s film captures legacy, privacy, and loyalty.
