SDCC 2020: The Science of Back to the Future
A recap of an event from SDCC about Back to the Future and the Transformers.
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SDCC 2020: The Most Romantic Toothbrushing Scene on Television: The LGBTQ Panel
A recap of the LGBTQ panel from SDCC 2020.
In Honor of Representative John Lewis, The Conscience of Congress: A Thumbnails Special Edition
A special edition of Thumbnails paying tribute to the late Congressman and Civil Rights icon John Lewis.
Thumbnails 7/20/20
Izzy, the creator of Be Kind Rewind; Lockdown Puppet Theater; Tribute to Ennio Morricone; In praise of “Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets”; Legacy of John Lewis.
Book Excerpt: Roads to nowhere: Kelly Reichardt’s broken American Dreams
An excerpt from Roads to nowhere: Kelly Reichardt’s broken American dreams, a new ebook from Seventh Row.
Short Films in Focus: Netflix’s Quarantine Compilation Film, Homemade
A look at Netflix’s new short film compilation series, Homemade.
‘I Am Shiva, the God of Death’: On the Deserved Anger of Michael Clayton
A feature on the lasting power of Tony Gilroy’s Michael Clayton.
Carlos Aguilar Joins Chorus of Immigrants Praising DACA
An article about Carlos Aguilar’s Variety essay and the new song, “To Carry On: An Anthem of the American Immigrant Experience,” by Mark Ethan Toporek, both of which voice the importance of DACA.
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”
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.
