Wrapped in Plastic: The Impact of “Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery”
An appreciation of “Twin Peaks” and review of the “The Entire Mystery,” the Blu-ray release of all 30 episodes and “Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me.”
Archives
Criterion’s “The Essential Jacques Demy”
A film-by-film look at the Criterion Blu-ray box set for “The Essential Jacques Demy.”
Comic-Con 2014: “Stripped: The Comics Documentary”
An SDCC report on the Best Documentary winner “Stripped: The Comics Documentary.”
Calm in the Storm: John Michael McDonagh, Brendan Gleeson on “Calvary”
An interview with writer/director John Michael McDonagh and star Brendan Gleeson of “Calvary.”
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A supporting actress smackdown; 25 essential short films; Scorsese on story vs. plot; “Guardians” needs more faith in itself; Warren, Jerry & Carlos Danger.
A quintessence of dust: “Only Lovers Left Alive”
“Only Lovers Left Alive” is Top 5 Jim Jarmusch for sure; a long, warm bath in sensuality, with flashes of Wong-Kar Wai amid the ennui. In its deliberate slowness, it also ends up feeling like requiem for 20th century film storytelling, and for the pre-digital world.
Death of Film/Decay of Cinema at 15: A Conversation with Godfrey Cheshire
RogerEbert.com contributor Godfrey Cheshire’s landmark two-part series “Death of Film/Decay of Cinema” anticipated many of the changes that would later shake the medium to its core.
Where to Find ‘Life Itself’ in Theaters and VOD
All the theatrical and at-home venues now screening “Life Itself,” which continues its expansion.
Comic-Con 2014: “The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story”
The first official day of San Diego Comic-con, Thursday,
I sat down with the award-winning Broadway producer Vivek J. Tiwary for an
interview about his first graphic novel, “The Fifth Beatle: The Brian
Epstein Story,” which he is adapting and producing into a feature film.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: July 31, 2014
A piece on the best releases new to streaming services and Blu-ray in the last two weeks, including “Noah,” “Scanners,” and “Life After Beth.”
‘Life Itself’ to Screen at Traverse City Film Festival
“Life Itself” to screen at the Traverse City Film Festival, with Chaz Ebert in attendance.
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Top 25 U.S. film schools; Sexism of sci-fi fans; War against nerds; Kids are better than they used to be; The last great surprise movie death.
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Remembering Dick Smith; The importance of “Playtime”; Tom Hiddleston’s letter to Joss Whedon; The lazy nihilism of Woody Allen; Fan Bingbing to play Anna May Wong.
The Lion of Cinema: An Appreciation of “Herzog: The Collection”
A feature that examines Shout Factory’s amazing “Herzog: The Collection” film by film.
2014 Black Harvest Film Festival Preview
A preview of the 2014 Black Harvest Film Festival, including an award for Chaz & Roger Ebert and some highlights of films to see.
Video Interview: Chadwick Boseman and Tate Taylor on “Get On Up”
A video interview with Chadwick Boseman and Tate Taylor for “Get On Up.”
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A breakdown of the opening of “Inglourious Basterds”; in praise of old TV; the ethics of torrenting; Shining twins, activate!
Network Identities: Sundance, SyFy and Netflix Launch Programs That Play to Their Strengths
What do “Sharknado 2,” “The Honorable Woman,” and “The Killing” say about the increasingly diverse TV landscape?
