Ad Astra
This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt’s career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. It’s a special film.
Hillary Clinton
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Zero Days (2016)
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Herself (archive footage)
Godfrey Cheshire
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Jason Reitman, Jay Carson and Matt Bai on Adapting Gary Hart's Scandal into The Front Runner
An interview with the writers behind "The Front Runner," a new film about Senator Gary Hart's scandal in 1988.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 30, 2018
A look at the latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Upgrade, RBG, and Deadpool 2.
Thumbnails 5/22/18
Elisha Christian on "Columbus" and "Everything Sucks!"; Superheroes and neoliberalism; Istanbul Film Festival soldiers on; Chatting with William H. Macy; Belafonte and Clark.
Thumbnails Special Edition: Sundance 2018
A special edition of Thumbnails featuring coverage of Sundance 2018.
Sundance 2018: 306 Hollywood, Our New President
A review of two bold documentaries that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
"The Room" at Midnight: The Complicated Politics of Irony
What are these bizarre screenings, and why are they so popular?
Cupid's Arrow Pierced My Tender Heart at the Movies
A report on some good films coming your way from Telluride and Toronto this year.
Remembering Nancy Koppelman (1954-2017)
A remembrance of my late friend, Nancy Koppelman.
This is What Democracy Looks Like: Sabaah Folayan & Damon Davis on "Whose Streets?"
An interview with co-directors Sabaah Folayan and Damon Davis about their essential documentary, "Whose Streets?"
Political Thumbnails 6/23/17
Special edition of Thumbnails with political articles: How to live with critics; Obama on the new health care bill; Trump says the poor can't be trusted; Odds on whether the health care bill will pass; PoliticusUSA says Trump admits to witness tampering.
Society for Cinema and Media Studies Meets in Chicago to Think & Talk Screens
A report from the 2017 SCMS conference in Chicago.
Once There Was a Camelot: On the Crafting of a Legacy in “Jackie”
A look at how Pablo Larrain's film captures legacy, privacy, and loyalty.
Living with Our Common Humanity: A Few Words with Norman Lear
An interview with the one and only Norman Lear.
A Special Trip to Disney Vaults Shares the Magic of “Pinocchio”
Jana Monji journeys to the legendary Disney vaults to learn more about the creation of Disney's "Pinocchio."
“The Obama Years: The Power of Words” Honors Previous President’s Eloquence
A report on the Smithsonian Channel's "The Obama Years: The Power of Words," and its recent screening in Chicago.
Recap of the 2016 Los Cabos International Film Festival
A recap of the fifth annual Los Cabos International Film Festival, including reviews of select titles.
Art Cuts Through Tyranny: Zoe Kazan on "The Monster"
A conversation with actress Zoe Kazan about the election and her thematically appropriate horror film, "The Monster."
Hooray for Hillary: Commander-in-Chief
An article about Hillary Clinton's historic nomination as the first female presidential candidate and the most qualified
The Political Machine: Watching “The War Room” in 2016
How it's impossible to view The War Room in 2016 and not think of today's campaign and its ugly nature.
Thumbnails 10/14/16
The men who were "The Thing"; Adam West and Julie Newmar are back; Carl Ciarfalio on the other Thing; Donald Trump and Toni Erdmann; We've all lost this election.
FOX's Baseball Drama "Pitch" Presents a Gripping Phenomenon
A review of FOX's new series, "Pitch," premiering tonight at 9/8c.
Thumbnails 7/15/16
Second movie is biggest career hurdle; Filmmakers of "The Videoblogs"; In defense of "The Purge"; Chatting with Michael Ballhaus; Profile of Jesse Eisenberg.
