Creative Passion of “The Get Down” Overwhelms Any Flaws
Baz Luhrmann’s “The Get Down” is so romantic and extreme that it’s almost overwhelming.
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Issue doc aesthetics; Amy S. Weber on “A Girl Like Her”; The original underclass; Sheriff of Babylon captivates war vet; Why “Point Break” still delivers.
Maintaining Reality: Jeff Baena on “Joshy”
An interview with writer/director Jeff Baena about his indie blockbuster “Joshy.”
Book Review: “Aliens: The Set Photography”
A review of “Aliens: The Set Photography,” released by Titan Books.
Bright Wall/Dark Room August 2016: “Sacred Texts and Ruined Childhoods: On Aronofsky’s ‘Noah'” by Lauren Wilford
An excerpt from the August 2016 issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room about Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah.”
Like Going to Church: Joe Dante on “The Movie Orgy”
An interview with director Joe Dante about “The Movie Orgy” and his film series currently running at BAMcinématek.
Islam in Western Cinema, Part 1 – The Exotic Muslim, from the Exotic Land
A look at the way Islam has been reflected in Western cinema, in four parts.
Ebertfest, Musicality Honored at HFPA’s Annual Grants Banquet
A report on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 2016 Grants Banquet.
Comic-Con 2016: “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life”
A report from SDCC on the award-winning “Floyd Norman: An Animated Life.”
Accidental Genius: Simon Helberg on “Florence Foster Jenkins”
An interview with Simon Helberg, star of Stephen Frears’ “Florence Foster Jenkins.”
2016 Black Harvest Film Festival Preview
A preview of the 22nd Black Harvest Film Festival, running August 5 – September 1 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Fantasia Fest 2016: Highlights
A recap of the amazing 20th Fantasia Film Festival from our Montreal correspondent, Justine Smith.
“Ship Dreams” Lights Up Female Filmmakers Night
A report on the 2016 installment of Female Filmmakers Night at the Midwest Independent Film Festival.
Guillermo del Toro’s “Monsters” Unleashed at LACMA
A report from the LACMA exhibit “Guillermo del Toro: At Home with Monsters.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 4, 2016
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including “The Invitation,” “Sing Street,” “Louder Than Bombs,” “Keanu” and “Hardcore Henry.”
Short Films in Focus: “Voyagers”
An interview with the director of “Voyagers” and a presentation of the short film.
Video Interview: Michel Varisco, Clay Tweel & Scott Fujita on “Gleason”
An interview with subject Michel Varisco, director Clay Tweel and producer Scott Fujita about their inspiring documentary “Gleason.”
The Unloved, Part 32: Youth Without Youth
Our intrepid savior of cinema’s underrated films turns his eye to Francis Ford Coppola’s most personal film.
Fantasia Fest 2016: “Tower,” “Creepy,” “Little Sister”
A report on three very different films from Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival.
