East Meets West: Arthur Dong on Hollywood Chinese
An interview with filmmaker and cultural historian Arthur Dong about his book “Hollywood Chinese: The Chinese in American Feature Films”
Features
Thumbnails 6/29/20
Ksenia Ivanova on “Jack and Anna”; Spielberg’s terrifying “War of the Worlds”; Ethiopia’s Hidden Jews; “Gone With the Wind” returns to TV; Why Hollywood must change.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2020: Just in Time: Finding True Companionship Before Sunset by Adam Membrey
An essay about Richard Linklater’s Before Sunset, as excerpted from the latest edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
McHenry Outdoor Theater Keeps the Communal Moviegoing Experience Alive and Safe During COVID-19
An article about the McHenry Outdoor Theater and its success in providing safe, crowd-pleasing escapism during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Book Review: Masha Tupitsyn’s Picture Cycle
The book encompasses both sharp analysis and detailed accounts of what Robert Warshow would call her direct experiences of film.
Big and Small: Ian Holm, 1931-2020
The veteran actor found greatness in small characters, and universality in villains and knaves.
Video: Roger Ebert Accepts an Honorary Degree at the 2004 AFI Commencement Ceremonies
Roger Ebert’s 2004 speech at the AFI commencement ceremonies, where he received an honorary degree.
Happy Birthday Roger, June 18th, 2020 (Table of Contents)
This special edition of Thumbnails features articles and videos republished in honor of Roger Ebert’s birthday.
Real Treasure: The Reunion at the Heart of Da 5 Bloods
A piece on how the history of Amerasian children born after the Vietnamese War is reflected in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods.
Revisiting John Williams’ Score for Jaws, 45 Years Later
A look back at John Williams’ iconic score for Steven Spielberg’s Jaws.
Book Excerpt: When the Fire Nation Attacked: Illustrated Insights on Avatar: The Last Airbender
An excerpt from the ebook When the Fire Nation Attacked: Illustrated Insights on Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Connecting to a Lost Score by Johann Johannsson, Personal Effects
Connecting to early work by a lost master, Johann Johannsson.
Thumbnails 6/8/20
Kasi Lemmons on white Americans; Halina Dyrschka on Hilma af Klint; Recommended books on racism; Wisdom of James Baldwin; Lesli Linka Glatter on David Lynch.
Bright Wall/Dark Room May 2020: Life is Short – Stunt It: The Refined Nothing of Hot Rod
An essay about the film “Hot Rod,” as excerpted from the May edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Short Films in Focus: Lowland Kids
An interview with the director of the documentary “Lowland Kids,” and a presentation of the short film.
The Unloved, Part 78: The Siege
In his latest video essay about maligned masterpieces, Scout Tafoya celebrates Edward Zwick’s 1998 film, The Siege.
Celebrating the Risk-Taking Greatness of Disney’s Dinosaur, 20 Years Later
A celebration of Disney’s innovative film Dinosaur, which turns 20 years old this month.
‘It’s Not Your Fault’: On Hanging Out and Healing in Good Will Hunting
On revisiting Gus Van Sant’s Good Will Hunting in 2020.
Short Films in Focus: Crude Oil
An interview with the writer/director of “Crude Oil,” and a presentation of the short film.
Great Chicago Architect Benjamin Marshall’s Story Told in Documentary Screening For Free Online Tomorrow
An article about the free online screening on May 5th, 2020, of a documentary about Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall.
