Short Films in Focus: World of Tomorrow 3
A look at the latest from the great Don Hertzfeldt, and an interview with the filmmaker.
Features
The Art of Wolfwalkers Details Creation of One of 2020’s Most Beautiful Films
A review of the new companion book to Cartoon Saloon’s acclaimed Wolfwalkers.
Lasting Fright: The Staying Power of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
A piece on The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, which just turned 100.
Why We Are Voting for Joe Biden And Kamala Harris
Our editorial endorsement for the President and Vice President of the United States.
True Believers: How Abel Ferrara’s Recent Work Reflects His Debut, The Driller Killer
A feature that connects Abel Ferrara’s The Driller Killer to his recent trilogy: Pasolini, Tomasso, and Siberia.
The Dark Side of Harrison Ford: On the Roles That Led to What Lies Beneath
A feature on the dark roles of Harrison Ford’s career, and how they led to What Lies Beneath.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2020: I’m Happy To Disappoint You: A Gen X Girl’s Undying Love for Ellen Ripley by Kali White VanBaale
An essay on Ellen Ripley and Aliens, as excerpted from the latest issue of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Everlasting Arms: The Sustained Power of The Night of the Hunter
A feature on the lasting power of Charles Laughton’s Night of the Hunter and what it says about dangerous reflections of faith, then and now.
Seeing Yourself in Ordinary People
A feature about how Ordinary People has changed over the forty years since its release.
Welcome to Judgment City: A Look Back at Defending Your Life
An appreciation of Albert Brooks’ Defending Your Life, now on the Criterion Channel.
Netflix’s Social Distance Struggles to Sum Up the Ordeal of 2020
A review of the timely Netflix series, which premieres on October 15.
8 Films to See at the Nightstream Virtual Film Festival
The unprecedented virtual collaboration between five American genre festivals takes place from October 8 to 11.
Short Films in Focus: Visitors
An interview with the director of Vistors, and a presentation of the short film.
An Open Letter to Cuties Director Maïmouna Doucouré from Female Filmmakers
An open letter penned by female filmmakers who stand in solidarity with “Cuties” director Maïmouna Doucouré.
I Can’t Remember Anything Without You: Watching Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind through Grief
A personal essay about loss and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2020: You Can Have Me for Nothing: Escaping the Cynicism of Ace in the Hole by Elizabeth Cantwell
An essay by Elizabeth Cantwell about Ace in the Hole, as excerpted from the latest issue of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Realizing You’re Just a Fantasy in I’m Thinking Of Ending Things
A personal feature about the journey of Charlie Kaufman’s I’m Thinking of Ending Things.
A Look Back at David Cronenberg’s Debut Shivers, 45 Years Later
Made with startling intelligence and skill, Cronenberg’s debut has not lost any of its potency over the decades.
Thumbnails 9/18/20
Wendy Robie on “Twin Peaks”; Regina King on “Watchmen”; Mark Pellington on Quibi; Diane Quon on producing; Yusuf on Cat Stevens.
Easy A at 10: The Definitive Millennial High School Movie Emerges
A celebration of Easy A, on the occasion of its tenth anniversary on September 17.
