Connecting to a Lost Score by Johann Johannsson, Personal Effects
Connecting to early work by a lost master, Johann Johannsson.
Features
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.
The Unloved, Part 77: In the Heart of the Sea
The latest in Scout Tafoya’s series focuses on a 2015 Ron Howard epic.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Completely Reimagines Classic Game
A feature on the new Square Enix hit, Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Celebrating Our Ebert Fellows in Quarantine
An article celebrating our Ebert Fellows during this period of Quarantine.
Bright Wall/Dark Room April 2020: The Contradictory and Complementary Visions of Wes Anderson and Roald Dahl by Ethan Warren
An essay about Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, as excerpted from the latest edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Selah and The Spades to Debut Tomorrow, April 17th, on Amazon Prime
An article about the release of Tayarisha Poe’s film “Selah and the Spades” on Amazon Prime Video this Friday, April 17th.
Nausicaä Awakens: The Influence of Hayao Miyazaki on the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
The similarities between Miyazaki and the Star Wars sequel trilogy run deep, whether you’re talking about how the films look, feel, or what they’re really about.
Short Films in Focus: Guaxuma
An interview with the director of Guaxuma, and a presentation of the short film.
Thumbnails 4/12/20
The Fortson family on “Rated”; Deborah Kampmeier on “Tape”; William Paul Clark on Tarantino; Tribute to Kenneth Turan; 19 Classic Tex Avery Cartoons.
The History of The Unloved
A portal to all of the video essays by Scout Tafoya on films deemed worth of being considered one of The Unloved.
Resident Evil 3 Plays Differently During a Pandemic
A review of Capcom’s Resident Evil 3.
What We’ve Watched During the Quarantine
What the writers of RogerEbert.com have been watching while being stuck at home.
