The Best Films of the 2010s
Our staff choices for the best films from 2010 through 2019.
Features
Gemini Man: Cinema Made for Generation Z
A piece on why we shouldn’t have failed Gemini Man.
Why California’s AB5 Freelancer Law is Frightening to Marginalized Voices
The implementation of AB5 and its 35-article cap would certainly give everyone an equal lack of opportunity, but for disabled writers it would stymie their one outlet for a fulfilling job they can be passionate about.
Boys Don’t Cry at 20: Reflecting on an Indispensable Work of Queer Art
A look at the 20th anniversary of Boys Don’t Cry.
Heart of Darkness, Paradise Lost and Beyond: The Literary Influences of The Lighthouse
The 35mm black-and-white mystery relies upon a compendium of work imbued by deep literary traditions.
We talk about cinema to talk about everything else: A Look at the Future of Brazilian Cinema
A look at the complex state of Brazilian cinema.
The Steven Soderbergh Single-Year Double Feature
The Soderbergh single-year double feature has been a fixture of the director’s work for nearly 20 years.
For My Birthday, I Celebrated Victory Gardens Theater
Chaz Ebert celebrated her birthday by honoring Victory Gardens Theater in October 2019.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2019: A New Spirit for ’75! by Ethan Warren
An essay about Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Thunder Revue, as excerpted from the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
What to Watch for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The experts sound off on what films to watch in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
IDA Open Call for Documentary Magazine Editorial Fellows
An article about the International Documentary Association’s (IDA’s) Documentary Magazine Editorial Fellowship Initiative.
In Loving Memory of Diahann Carroll and Jessye Norman
A remembrance of two legendary groundbreaking Divas who recently passed away, actress Diahann Carroll and opera singer Jessye Norman.
“The Bed Thing”: A Short Film by MZS
A short film about two friends trying to get through a period of loss.
The Lost Souls of Joaquin Phoenix
A look back at the definitive performances from the most exciting American actor working today.
Thumbnails Special Edition: National Hispanic Heritage Month
A special edition of Thumbnails spotlighting coverage of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Revisiting Andrew Niccol’s Gattaca in the Age of CRISPR
After 22 years, Gattaca is still a plausible, thoughtful tale of discrimination, disability, and worth set in a world where at one point genetic editing must have had good intentions.
Short Films in Focus: Love Bite: Laurie Lipton and Her Disturbing Black & White Drawings
An interview with the director and subject of Love Bite, and a presentation of the short documentary.
