Crossing the Line: The Definition of a Prankster
Major outlets call the man who assaulted America Ferrera at Cannes and Brad Pitt in Hollywood a “prankster.” They’re wrong to do so.
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Thumbnails 6/4/14
Why critics keep getting laid off; about That Episode of “Louie”; Robert DeNiro, anatomy of an actor; classic cars on film, posterized.
Jenny Slate, Gillian Robespierre on Sundance Hit “Obvious Child”
Writer/director Gillian Robespierre and star Jenny Slate discuss their edgy romantic comedy Obvious Child, a festival hit at Sundance and SXSW.
Streaming Consumer Guide: June 3, 2014
The latest and greatest additions to streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, and more.
The Greatest Living Actress: Author Dan Callahan on the Legacy of Vanessa Redgrave
An interview with Dan Callahan, author of “Vanessa: The Life of Vanessa Redgrave.”
My Favorite Roger: Pablo Villaça
Pablo Villaça chooses his favorite piece of Roger’s writing.
The Unloved, Part 7: At Long Last Love
Scout Tafoya’s series on critically reviled but substantive movies continues with Peter Bogdanovich’s 1975 musical At Long Last Love.
Telling an Old Story Anew
A look at the recent wave of revisionist fairy tales and how they address gender roles.
A Personal Take on Disaster Movies
A writer offers a personal critique of the modern blockbuster’s refusal to consider the impact of destruction.
Thumbnails 6/2/2014
Craig D. Lindsey remembers his brother Daryl; Beauty and the beast within; Revisiting “Americathon”; A primer on Harlan Ellison; A kung fu fantasy featuring Richard Nixon.
Interview: William Friedkin on “The People vs. Paul Crump”
The legendary William Friedkin discusses the restoration of his first film, the anti-capital punishment documentary, “The People vs. Paul Crump.”
Video: Chaz Ebert Bids Adieu to Cannes
Chaz Ebert shares some of her favorite moments from the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.
The Current Carries Them: The Personal Beauty of “Elena”
An FFC offers a personal take on Petra Costa’s “Elena,” including a video with producer Fernando Mereilles.
Cannes 2014: a debate
Cannes reporters Michał Oleszczyk and Ben Kenigsberg discuss the films of this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Thumbnails 5/30/2014
Misogyny, entitlement and nerds; Steve Coogan vs. “Top Gear”; Why you can’t see “Porgy and Bess”; Robert De Niro remembers his father; Why attacks on Douglas Laycock are bad for academia.
Directors’ Fortnight: Violence in “Cold in July” and “These Final Hours”
A new FFC offers his take on two films from the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight.
Cannes Wrap-Up: All of Our 2014 Coverage
A recap of all of our Cannes coverage, by author.
Thumbnails 5/29/2014
Remembering Maya Angelou; Facebook gives up; Jon Benjamin as HAL; The fear of the new; Of literary television and the damage done.
