FX’s “Fargo” Has Creative Spark of Coen Classic
Clever, fun, twisted, and wildly entertaining in the way that fans of not
just “Fargo” but all of the Coens’ work hoped it would be.
Features
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How healthcare handles bipolar disorders; Examining the films of Jonathan Glazer; Movie of the week at The Dissolve is Clueless; Reevaluating William Friedkin’s Sorcerer; Wes Anderson directed commercials.
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Superhero movies; A personal story about a man’s uncle; Under the Skin and feminism; Barbara Walters sets retirement date; Mickey Rooney leaves us.
Walton Goggins of “Justified”: The best kept secret in American acting?
Over the last decade Walton Goggins has shown his range is far greater than a lot of bigger name actors.
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Tilda Swinton, interviewed; The story behind “Boy With Appple”; Analyzing how rape is depicted in television; “Poptimism” and music criticism; Thoughtful reflections on Roger Ebert.
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David Letterman retires; Jonathan Glazer interviewed; Alan Partridge examined; “Leaked” claims exposed; Great films unveiled.
Remembering Roger: The Table of Contents
We remember Roger on the anniversary of his death with a variety of pieces about his legacy and impact.
For the love of it: notes on the decline of Entertainment Weekly, the firing of Owen Gleiberman, and the ongoing end of an era
Owen Gleiberman’s sacking as lead film critic of Entertainment Weekly — part of a ritual bloodletting of staffers at the magazine – marks the end of an era.
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Two visions of Metropolis; Movies with women in main roles make more money; Domestic violence in The Long Goodbye; An interview with Thelma Schoonmaker; Dissecting male violence and beginning a conversation that needs to be had.
Videos from Roger’s Memorial and from Two of Our Far Flung Correspondents
Video footage of the memorial for Roger Ebert.
Still Present: Memories of Roger Ebert a Year After His Passing
A year after the death of Roger Ebert, our critics and contributors on the site that bears his name were asked to share a memory of the man.
Dragons, Politicians, and Dorks: The New Sunday Nights on HBO
Brian Tallerico reviews the new seasons of Game of Thrones, Veep, and Silicon Valley on HBO.
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A blind critic shows us the light; The Wire and Juice; Death in television; Mac DeMarco and Salad Days; Teenage sexual promiscuity.
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Spike Lee writes an open letter to A.O. Scott, A The Shining producer calls Room 237 “idiotic”; Facebook’s latest money-grabbing ploy; Introducing The Critical Press; Archie Bunker and Norman Lear.
Book Excerpt: It Doesn’t Suck: Showgirls
An excerpt from Adam Nayman’s new book “It Doesn’t Suck: Showgirls”.
My Colleague, My Friend: Robert Feder on Roger Ebert
Robert Feder recalls knowing Roger as aSun-Times colleague and as a dear friend.
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Understanding consciousness; Inside Llewyn Davis and Mad Men; Canceling the Colbert Show; John Wayne biography; Amtrak’s shoddy writer’s program.
