Haunting Magic: On “Eve’s Bayou,” 20 Years Later
A look back at Kasi Lemmons’ 1997 film, “Eve’s Bayou.”
Far Flungers
“Ghost in the Shell” and Asian-American Outrage on Social Media
A report on Asian-American responses to “Iron Fist,” “Power Rangers” and “Ghost in the Shell.”
Watching “1984” in Trump’s America
A piece on the prescience and impact of George Orwell’s “1984” and the film version, which returns to theaters next week.
Remembering Vincent Chin
When will Asian Americans be considered American enough and when will Asians matter in the racial conundrum that is the United States?
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.”
Michael Phillips, Anthony Hemingway, Vanessa Morrison and Floyd Norman Honored with AAFCA Awards
Four honorees were celebrated during a special luncheon preceding the African American Film Critics Association awards on February 8.
Two American Pioneers of Peaceful Protest Celebrated with PBS Documentaries
PBS will soon be airing two documentaries that provide introductions to lesser known activists who believed in nonviolent civil disobedience.
PBS’ “Spy in the Wild” Gives a Close-Up Look at Animal Kingdom
A preview of the new PBS series “Spy in the Wild,” which puts animatronic cameras among wild animals big and small.
Insightful Presentation: On Frederick Wiseman’s “National Gallery”
FFC Seongyong Cho explores Frederick Wiseman’s 2014 documentary, “National Gallery.”
Comic-Con HQ Brings Con Experience to New Streaming Service
The forces behind San Diego Comic-Con have launched a new con-centric channel, featuring “Kings of Con,” “Con Man” and “Mark Hamill’s Pop Culture Quest.”
Start a Conversation: On “Doctor Strange” and The Ancient One
If we really want to resolve racism and prejudice in our neighborhoods or in the movies, we have to be willing to be honest and act with integrity in our conversations.
Racism, Religion and Remembering Pearl Harbor
Remember Pearl Harbor and remember how prejudice shaped history.
“Magicians: Life in the Impossible” at Hollywood’s Magic Castle
A review of the new documentary, “Magicians: Life in the Impossible.”
The Nature of Our Existence: On Denis Villeneuve’s “Arrival”
FFC Pablo Villaça explores the themes at the heart of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi film “Arrival.”
“The Science Behind Pixar” Exhibit Explores the Physics in Animation
A report on the “The Science Behind Pixar” exhibit, which is now in Los Angeles.
No Longer an Inconceivable Future: The Vision of Alfonso Cuarón’s “Children of Men”
FFC Seongyong Cho on watching 2006’s dystopian thriller “Children of Men” ten years later.
CIFF 2016: “Destined”
A review of Destined from the Chicago International Film Festival.
Andrzej Wajda’s Ten Best Films
In light of Polish director Andrzej Wajda’s recent passing, an alphabetical list of his ten best films.
Distance to Greatness: “Ben-Hur” 2016 vs. “Ben-Hur” 1959
A comparison between the recent version of “Ben-Hur” and the classic 1959 version by William Wyler.
Islam in Western Cinema: Table of Contents
A table of contents for Omer M. Mozaffar’s four-part essay series on Islam in Western cinema.
