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Oral history of “The Golden Girls”; Spotlight on Bradley Bischoff; Francis Lawrence on “Mockingjay Part 2”; Louis C.K. on meanness; David W. Packard rescues classic films.
Archives
New Directors/New Films 2016: The Power of Understated Feminism
A report on three highlights from the 2016 New Directors/New Films festival.
New Territory: Bill Skarsgård and Nadia Hilker on “The Divergent Series: Allegiant”
An interview with actors Bill Skarsgård and Nadia Hilker about “The Divergent Series: Allegiant.”
Something Bigger: Joel Edgerton & Kirsten Dunst on “Midnight Special”
Interviews with actors Joel Edgerton and Kirsten Dunst about Jeff Nichols’ Midnight Special.
Why I’m canceling my scheduled appearance at the 2016 Conference on World Affairs
I cannot in good conscience endorse the event at this moment by adding my name to the program.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: March 17, 2016
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Room, The Big Short, Carol, and many more.
The Unlikable Factor: Melissa Rauch on “The Bronze”
An interview with Melissa Rauch, co-writer and star of “The Bronze.”
Another Sunny Miami International Film Festival Comes To A Close
A report from the Miami International Film Festival on Argentina, Touch the Light, The Meddler and Maggie’s Plan.
The Darker Shades of Human Nature: Lifetime’s “And Then There Were None”
A review of “And Then There Were None,” airing this Monday on Lifetime.
Living in a Burning House: The Brilliance of “The Americans”
A review of the fourth season of FX’s “The Americans.”
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Crossword plagiarism scandal; Marcia Clark on FX’s O.J. series; Licensing ambient stadium music; Jenny Beaven on her Oscar outfit; Hollywood’s enduring whitewashing.
Terrence Malick and the Christian Story
An examination of how Terrence Malick’s work reflects Christian theology.
Ethical Dilemma From Above: Gavin Hood on “Eye in the Sky”
An interview with director Gavin Hood about his drone warfare drama Eye in the Sky.
“We Are Fighting” For Space In Film: Women Directors Panel At the Miami International Film Festival
Rebecca Miller, Dawn Porter, Vera Egito, Lorene Scafaria and Debra Zimmerman speak at MIFF about institutional sexism and racism.
Entering the Narrative: Highlights From True/False 2016
A report from the 2016 True/False documentary film festival in Columbia, Missouri.
Bright Wall/Dark Room March 2016: “The Quare Fellow” by Karina Wolf
An excerpt from the March 2016 issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room about Miller’s Crossing.
Young at Heart: Sally Field on “Hello, My Name is Doris”
An interview with Sally Field about Hello, My Name is Doris, along with a special cameo from director Michael Showalter.
Something Borrowed, Something New and Something Ocean Blue: Piecing Together the Miami International Film Festival
A report on the blossoming Miami International Film Festival and its opening night film Mi Gran Noche.
Glorifying Strength: Aldis Hodge and Jurnee Smollett-Bell on “Underground”
An interview with Aldis Hodge & Jurnee Smollett-Bell, the stars of WGN America’s new series Underground.
