Cannes 2016: Steven Spielberg Adapts “The BFG”
Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG” has its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Video: Chaz Ebert Asks George Clooney About Trump
Chaz Ebert asks George Clooney about Trump at Cannes.
Cannes 2016: “Slack Bay,” “The Student,” “Toni Erdmann”
A report from day three of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, with reviews of three new films including the latest from Bruno Dumont and Maren Ade.
A Life on Film: Nancy Buirski on “By Sidney Lumet”
An interview with filmmaker Nancy Buirski about her documentary “By Sidney Lumet.”
“La Lupa”: A Celebration of Anna Magnani
A celebration of Anna Magnani’s acting career on the occasion of a retrospective at the Lincoln Center running May 18-June 1.
Cannes 2016: “Sieranevada,” “Staying Vertical,” “I, Daniel Blake,” “Clash”
A report on day two of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival, with reviews of four new films, including new work by Ken Loach and Cristi Puiu.
Four Films That Explain the Rise of Donald Trump
How did we get here? Tracing the warnings from four American film classics about self-involved demagogues and their relations to the current GOP nominee for President.
Thumbnails 5/12/16
The feminine grotesque; Burn the witch; Memoirs of postmodern Orientalism; On “Death Becomes Her”; Chatting with hosts of “Black on Black Cinema” podcast.
Video: Chaz Ebert on “Café Society,” Donald Sutherland
Chaz Ebert reviews the 2016 Cannes Film Festival’s opening night selection, “Café Society.”
Cannes 2016: “Café Society”
A review of Woody Allen’s new film, which just premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
I believe Dylan Farrow
Separating the artist from the art isn’t as easy as it sounds.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: May 12, 2016
A bunch of 2016 Oscar nominees and must-own Criterion releases just hit Blu-ray. Pick your favorite!
Miraculous Feats: Louise Osmond on “Dark Horse”
An interview with director Louise Osmond about her winning documentary “Dark Horse.”
Adapting Good Material: Whit Stillman on “Love & Friendship”
An interview with writer/director Whit Stillman about “Love & Friendship.”
Thumbnails 5/10/16
Woody Allen on “Cafe Society”; Andrew McCarthy on directing TV; Movies about women impossible to finance; Terry Eagleton on Christianity and communism; Anna Karina on Godard.
Bright Wall/Dark Room May 2016: “Floating in Jars” by Elisabeth Geier
An excerpt from the May 2016 issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room about “The Man with Two Brains” and “All of Me.”
Cannes 2016: Table of Contents
A table of contents featuring our complete coverage of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
Fathers and Sons: Ewan McGregor on “Last Days in the Desert”
An interview with Ewan McGregor, star of “Last Days in the Desert.”
Book Excerpt: “How to Survive the Apocalypse: Zombies, Cylons, Faith and Politics at the End of the World” by Robert Joustra and Alissa Wilkinson
An excerpt from the Robert Joustra & Alissa Wilkinson’s book “How to Survive the Apocalypse: Zombies, Cylons, Faith and Politics at the End of the World.”
