Monica Vitti and the Modern ‘Something Terrible’
An analysis of the films of Monica Vitti and why they still move us today.
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Through the Eyes of Love: On the Timelessness of “Ice Castles”
Three critics reflect on their love for “Ice Castles.”
Confusion and carnage: an interview with film critic Adam Nayman about the films of Ben Wheatley
An interview with Adam Nayman about his new book on director Ben Wheatley
Welcome to Women Writers Week 2017
This week is about lifting up those voices that seek to nurture and educate and unite us.
Meet the Writers: Jessica Ritchey
Jessica Ritchey answers the Movie Love Questionnaire.
Watching “1984” in Trump’s America
A piece on the prescience and impact of George Orwell’s “1984” and the film version, which returns to theaters next week.
Illuminating Insight: Ann Hornaday on “Talking Pictures”
An interview with critic Ann Hornaday about her book, “Talking Pictures.”
“Hair,” “To Sleep with Anger” and More Set to Screen at Ebertfest 2017
An article about various films set to screen at Ebertfest 2017, including the opening night selection, “Hair.”
A Rising Star: Riley Keough on “The Discovery”
An interview with Riley Keough, star of “American Honey,” “The Girlfriend Experience,” and next week’s “The Discovery,” premiering on Netflix.
Adventures in Cuba
An article about my recent trip to Cuba and a reprint of Monica Castillo’s article about returning to Cuba.
Chicago Stories: From Projects to Playboys
An article about two upcoming tv shows that screened at the Chicago International Television Festival.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: March 23, 2017
The latest on Blu-ray, including “Elle,” “Sing,” “Robocop 2,” “Being There” and “Ghost in the Shell”!
What “Julie’s Greenroom” Teaches Us About the Importance of the NEA
A feature article about Netflix’s new show, “Julie’s Greenroom.”
Shane Salerno’s Journey South of the Border: The Screenwriter in the Video Game World
What does a Hollywood screenwriter bring to a video game? A review of “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands,” written by a movie screenwriter.
FOX’s Ambitious “Shots Fired” Rises Above Melodrama
A review of FOX’s “Shots Fired,” premiering March 22 at 8/7c.
Mysterious Beauty: A David Lynch Retrospective Comes to IFC Center
A celebration of director David Lynch’s filmography in anticipation of an upcoming retrospective at the IFC Center in New York.
Man on the run: the haunted grace of “The Fugitive”
A classic thriller that moves with a sense of purpose.
SXSW 2017: Table of Contents
A complete table of contents for all of our coverage of SXSW 2017.
