Thumbnails 9/23/16
History of kids cursing onscreen; Capturing the process of dying; Interviewing Dorothy Arzner; A charming hostelry; Jerry and Dean meet again.
Archives
A Different Rail: The Artists of “Author” and “Catfish”
A look at the artists of two documentaries about women who took other identities.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: September 22, 2016
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray, including Popstar, Neighbors 2, Captain America: Civil War, Blood Simple, Cat People and many more.
FOX’s Baseball Drama “Pitch” Presents a Gripping Phenomenon
A review of FOX’s new series, “Pitch,” premiering tonight at 9/8c.
FOX Enlists “Lethal Weapon” and “The Exorcist” for Familiar Thrills
A look at FOX’s new remake series, “Lethal Weapon” and “The Exorcist.”
The Next Step: Lupita Nyong’o on “Queen of Katwe”
An interview with Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o about “Queen of Katwe.”
Joe Swanberg’s “Easy” Looks at Modern Life in Chicago
A review of Joe Swanberg’s Netflix series, “Easy.”
I’m Dancing as Fast as I Can
An article about dancing for charity and joy in the Dancing With the Giordano Stars on October 6 in Chicago
Steve James Featured on Sam Fragoso’s Talk Easy Podcast
Steve James is the 25th guest on Sam Fragoso’s Talk Easy podcast.
NBC’s “This Is Us” Kicks Off with Twist-Driven Pilot
A review of NBC’s new family drama series, “This Is Us,” premiering Tuesday, September 20 at 10/9c.
How the Fall Festivals Defined the Best Picture Race
A look at how Venice, Telluride and Toronto helped form this year’s awards season.
CIFF 2016: Preview of the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival
Just a glimpse at the massive program for this year’s Chicago International Film Festival, running from October 13 – 27.
Pride and Shame: The 20th Anniversary of “The West”
An appreciation of Ken Burns’ fascinating “The West” on its 20th anniversary and a case to call Burns an auteur.
TIFF 2016: “Boundaries,” “Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids,” “Barakah Meets Barakah”
A dispatch from TIFF of three under-the-radar films worthy of attention.
TIFF 2016: “Nocturnal Animals,” “The Net,” “The Commune”
Three more films from TIFF, including the latest from Tom Ford and Kim Ki-duk.
TIFF 2016: “Free Fire,” “The Autopsy of Jane Doe,” “Sadako vs. Kayako”
A report on three films from Toronto’s Midnight Madness program this year.
