Defying Explanation: The Brilliance of David Lynch’s “Eraserhead”
An appreciation of David Lynch’s “Eraserhead” on the release of the film on Criterion Collection Blu-ray.
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Trapped by the Rules of the Game: Terry Gilliam Takes Responsibility for “The Zero Theorem”
An interview with the one and only Terry Gilliam, director of this week’s “The Zero Theorem.”
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The death of adulthood in American culture; Forget wife-beating, enjoy football; Travels in Poland and Israel; Rape culture in Alaska; Tackling the GamerGate controversy.
The Unlucky Ones: Dan Stevens, Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett on “The Guest”
An interview with the star of “The Guest,” Dan Stevens, and the director and writer, Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett.
TIFF 2014 Interview: Al Pacino & David Gordon Green on “Manglehorn”
An interview with the star & director of “Manglehorn,” Al Pacino & David Gordon Green.
TIFF 2014 Interview: The Legendary Liv Ullmann
An interview with the legendary Liv Ullmann, at this year’s TIFF with “Miss Julie.”
TIFF 2014: One Final Cinematic Lap Around the World
A final dispatch with a foreign focus on “Two Days, One Night,” “Leviathan,” “Haemoo,” “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence” and “The Connection.”
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Remembering Richard Kiel; Kevin Smith on “Tusk”; Julianne Moore shines in “Still Alice”; New war on big money in politics; How Stephen King teaches writing.
TIFF 2014: Three Must-See Documentaries From This Year’s Fest
A report on three fantastic TIFF 2014 docs: “Tales of the Grim Sleeper,” “The Look of Silence” and “Seymour: An Introduction.”
Roger’s Legacy Honored at Telluride Film Festival
The legacy and impact of Roger Ebert will forever be a part of the Telluride Film Festival, which hosted a screening of “Life Itself” this year.
TIFF 2014 Interview: Patricia Clarkson on “Learning to Drive,” “October Gale”
An interview with Patricia Clarkson, star of two TIFF 2014 films, “Learning to Drive” and “October Gale.”
TIFF 2014: Catching Up with Ethan Hawke, Denzel Washington, and the Great “Whiplash”
A TIFF report on “Whiplash,” “Good Kill,” “The Equalizer,” “Hyena,” and “They Have Escaped.”
TIFF 2014: Midnight Madness Bleeds Into Rest of Fest
A piece on the horror offerings of TIFF 2014, including “Spring,” “Cub,” and “The Editor.”
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“Snowpiercer” and the future of film; The longer cut of “Nymphomaniac”; Pauline Kael’s worst reviews; “Alive” earns a rave at Toronto; The bold creativity of “The Leftovers.”
TIFF 2014: Reese Witherspoon Stars in “The Good Lie,” “Wild”
A TIFF report on the two Reese Witherspoon movies at this year’s fest, “The Good Lie” and “Wild.”
The strength of Robin Williams
An appreciation of the actor’s perseverance through age 63 despite depression.
Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2014: “Cast Yourself Down” by Sara Gray
An excerpt from the September 2014 issue of “Bright Wall/Dark Room” on “Notes on a Scandal.”
TIFF 2014: Journeys to the Past in “’71,” “Jauja,” “The Keeping Room”
A TIFF 2014 report on three very different period pieces: “’71,” “Jauja” and “The Keeping Room.”
TIFF 2014: Two Very Different Looks at Homelessness in “Shelter,” “Time Out of Mind”
A TIFF report on “Time Out of Mind” and “Shelter,” two troubled dramas about homelessness in America in 2014.
TIFF 2014: Trio of Biopics Stand Out From the Crowd
A TIFF report on “Mr. Turner,” “The Theory of Everything,” and “The Imitation Game.”
