Thumbnails 6/26/15
Joanna Arnow on “Bad at Dancing”; Stephen Cone on Al Pacino; Secrets housed in the Garden of Allah; The legacy of Newton Minow; Our deep need for monsters that lurk in the dark.
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Interview: Thomas Haden Church on “Max,” “Killer Joe”
An interview with Thomas Haden Church, star of “Max.”
Video: Roger Ebert Animated in “Blank on Blank,” “Scarface,” and More
Rare interview and review excerpts with Roger Ebert are brought to animated life by Blank on Blank and others.
Thumbnails 6/25/15
Secret sounds in movies and TV; The setting of “True Detective”; Marc Maron’s chat with Obama; “The Fisher King”: In the Kingdom of the Imperfect; The Knickerbocker Hotel’s haunted history.
Painting with sound: the music of James Horner, 1953-2015
A discussion of the works of the great film composer James Horner.
If I Had an Emmy Ballot 2015
What should be nominated for Emmys this year? Let us guide the way.
Summer TV Season Improves Even More with “Mr. Robot,” “Humans”
Reviews of USA’s Mr. Robot and AMC’s Humans.
AFI Docs 2015: “In Transit,” “Of Men and War,” “Mavis!”
A report on “In Transit,” “Of Men and War” and “Mavis!” at AFI Docs 2015.
Cannes 2015: How Being Festival Jurors Changes Filmmakers
Video from the Cannes Film Festival on the impact of being a jury member on filmmakers and the question of whether or not this makes them understand the role of the film critic more completely.
The Complexity of Childhood: The Brilliance of Pete Docter’s Films
Over the course of three films, Pete Docter has done what so many other family films do not: taken children seriously.
Movie Personality Islands: The Formative Films of My Life
A critic looks back on the films that formed the way she reads cinema and life.
AFI Docs 2015: “Radical Grace,” “The Armor of Light,” “Larry Kramer in Love & Anger”
A report on “Radical Grace,” “The Armor of Light” and “Larry Kramer in Love & Anger” at AFI Docs 2015.
AFI Docs 2015: Stanley Nelson, “Prophet’s Prey,” “Hot Type: 150 Years of The Nation”
A report on the Stanley Nelson tribute, “Prophet’s Prey” and “Hot Type: 150 Years of The Nation” at AFI Docs 2015.
AFI Docs 2015: “India’s Daughter,” “Requiem for the American Dream,” “The Three Hikers”
A report on “India’s Daughter,” “Requiem for the American Dream” and “The Three Hikers” at AFI Docs 2015.
New Season of “True Detective’ Stands in Shadow of First
A review of the new season of “True Detective,” starring Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch.
New HBO Comedies “The Brink” and “Ballers” Split the Difference
A review of two new HBO comedies: Ballers and The Brink.
Thumbnails 6/18/15
25 indie directors to know; RIP Kirk Kerkorian; Designs of “Dick Tracy”; Tim Burton pays tribute to Christopher Lee; Preview of BAMcinemaFest.
AFI Docs 2015: Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon on “Best of Enemies”
An interview with Morgan Neville and Robert Gordon, who directed “Best of Enemies,” the opening night film at AFI Docs 2015.
