CIFF 2019: Preview of the 55th Chicago International Film Festival

by Peter Sobczynski  |  October 16, 2019  | 

An extensive preview of the films being shown at the 55th annual Chicago International Film Festival.

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NYFF 2019: A Year of Milestones

by Godfrey Cheshire  |  October 15, 2019  | 

This year’s festival was one of the strongest I’ve ever witnessed.

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Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2019: A New Spirit for '75! by Ethan Warren

by The Editors  |  October 15, 2019  | 

An essay about Martin Scorsese's Rolling Thunder Revue, as excerpted from the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.

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The Lost Souls of Joaquin Phoenix

by Max O'Connell  |  October 8, 2019  | 

A look back at the definitive performances from the most exciting American actor working today.

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NYFF 2019: Oh Mercy!, Sibyl, Saturday Fiction, The Irishman

by Odie Henderson  |  October 3, 2019  | 

A dispatch from the New York Film Festival on the latest from Arnaud Desplechin, Justine Triet, Lou Ye, and Martin Scorsese.

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NYFF 2019: The Wild Goose Lake, Vitalina Varela, Liberté, Beanplole

by Scout Tafoya  |  October 2, 2019  | 

A dispatch from the New York Film Festival on the latest from Diao Yinan, Pedro Costa, Albert Serra and more.

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Thumbnails 9/23/19

by Matt Fagerholm  |  September 23, 2019  | 

Veronica Cartwright on "The Field"; Musso & Frank turns 100, Silent films' universally accessible power; 'Mrs. Maisel' actresses battle restraints on women; In defense of "The Fanatic."

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Son of the father: Peter Fonda, 1940-2019

by Matt Zoller Seitz  |  August 17, 2019  | 

From a childhood of pain, a lifetime of art.

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Taika Waititi to be Honored with the Ebert Director Award at TIFF Tribute Gala

by Chaz Ebert  |  August 7, 2019  | 

An article about New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi receiving the Ebert Director Award at the annual Toronto International Film Festival during the TIFF Tribute Gala Awards.

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TIFF Announces First Wave of Gala and Special Presentation Films

by Brian Tallerico  |  July 24, 2019  | 

The first wave of World Premieres announced for TIFF 2019.

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Japan Cuts 2019 Preview

by Simon Abrams  |  July 16, 2019  | 

A preview of this weekend's Japan Cuts festival in New York City.

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Morgan Neville Finds Zen with Rick Rubin in Shangri-La

by Brian Tallerico  |  July 12, 2019  | 

A review of Morgan Neville's Shangri-La, premiering on Showtime July 12th.

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After Yesterday: A Beatles Film Festival

by Carrie Rickey  |  June 27, 2019  | 

An ode to the movies starring, about, and influenced by The Beatles in honor of Danny Boyle's Yesterday.

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Franco Zeffirelli: 1923-2019

by Peter Sobczynski  |  June 16, 2019  | 

The famed director of Romeo & Juliet, La Traviata, Jesus of Nazareth and more passed away this weekend at the age of 96.

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From Don't Look Back to Rolling Thunder Revue: The Cinema of Bob Dylan

by Peter Sobczynski  |  June 11, 2019  | 

A look back at the films that complement Bob Dylan's groundbreaking work as a singer and songwriter.

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Bright Wall/Dark Room April 2019: Religious Cinema for Non-Believers: Scorsese's Silence

by The Editors  |  April 16, 2019  | 

An essay about Martin Scorsese's Silence, as excerpted from the latest edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room.

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John McNaughton on 1993's Mad Dog & Glory, Directing Robert De Niro, the Loss of Luke Perry and More

by Peter Sobczynski  |  March 11, 2019  | 

John McNaughton talks about the making of his underrated 1993 film, Mad Dog and Glory, on the occasion of a special edition Blu-ray release from Kino Lorber.

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Dick Miller: 1928-2019

by Peter Sobczynski  |  January 30, 2019  | 

A tribute to the late, great Dick Miller from his biggest fan.

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Elaine May's Mikey & Nicky Ready for Rediscovery on Criterion Blu-ray

by Peter Sobczynski  |  January 22, 2019  | 

The astounding and virtually unclassifiable movie from Elaine May gets the Criterion treatment.

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Rock and Roll Me: On Andrea Riseborough's Spellbinding 2018 Performances

by Q.V. Hough  |  January 10, 2019  | 

A tribute to Andrea Riseborough's stunning 2018.

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RIP Cinema: On James Dean's Disappearance and French New Wave Legacy

by Q.V. Hough  |  October 23, 2018  | 

What if James Dean lived into the ‘60s and worked primarily with French New Wave directors?

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A Labor of Love: John C. Reilly on The Sisters Brothers

by Nick Allen  |  October 15, 2018  | 

An interview with the Oscar-nominated actor about producing and co-starring in Jacques Audiard's unusual Western, The Sisters Brothers.

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NYFF 2018: Divide and Conquer, What You Gonna Do When the World's on Fire?, Film Noir Revivals

by Odie Henderson  |  October 5, 2018  | 

A dispatch from the New York Film Festival on two documentaries and two revivals of film noir classics.

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