Chicago Underground Film Festival 2016 Preview
A preview of the 2016 Chicago Underground Film Festival.
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Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: May 26, 2016
The latest on Blu-ray, including collector’s editions of masterpieces from Robert Altman and Michael Mann.
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Lindsay MacKay on “Wet Bum”; Notes from the unashamed; “The Family” and the age of Hillary; Director and star of “Dheepan” on the refugee crisis; Anniversary of “The Shining.”
Back to “Roots” with a Multi-Channel Remake of the Television Classic
A review of the History Channel remake of the landmark mini-series, “Roots.”
This Is the Power of Art: Hany Abu-Assad on “The Idol”
An interview with Hany Abu-Assad, director of “The Idol.”
Women Overtake the Frat House: How Female Comedians Have Redefined Comedy Central
The success of shows like “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Broad City” has opened the door for more shows with female comedians front and center, including “Idiotsitter” and “Another Period.”
Three Decades in the Making, “Octave” Explores the Personal and Universal
A set report from the most expensive film yet made in Romania, “Octave.”
Kartemquin Films Will Celebrate its 50th Anniversary on June 24th
Kartemquin Films will celebrate its 50th anniversary at a birthday party event on Friday, June 24th.
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A new breed of female lead; A tale of two Fishers; Penn’s hate-watch for the ages; “Paterson” is perfection; “The Salesman” marks Iran’s post nuclear deal cinematic resurgence.
We Respond: D.A. Pennebaker & Chris Hegedus on “Unlocking the Cage”
Co-directors D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegededus on their advocacy documentary “Unlocking the Cage.”
FOX Drags Viewers Kicking and Screaming Back to “Wayward Pines”
A review of the second season of FOX’s “Wayward Pines,” premiering Wednesday, May 25th.
Video: Ken Loach’s “I, Daniel Blake” Wins the Palme d’Or
Chaz Ebert provides an overview of the prize-winners at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Restoring the Classics: Phil Hopkins on Blu-ray Restoration Label the Film Detective
An interview with Phil Hopkins, founder of the Blu-ray restoration label The Film Detective.
Ken Loach’s “I, Daniel Blake” wins Palme d’Or at Cannes 2016
Ken Loach’s “I, Daniel Blake” wins the Palme d’Or at the 69th Cannes Film Festival.
Video: Critic’s Roundtable at Cannes
Chaz Ebert moderates a critic’s roundtable with Barbara Scharres and Lisa Nesselson.
Video: “Captain Fantastic,” “Toni Erdmann” and More
Chaz Ebert reports on “Captain Fantastic,” “Toni Erdmann” and more selections at Cannes 2016
Cannes 2016: “Elle”
A review from Cannes of Paul Verhoeven’s “Elle,” starring Isabelle Huppert.
Cannes 2016: Palme d’Or Predictions
Ben Kenigsberg predicts that “Toni Erdmann” will win the Palme d’Or.
