The Unloved, Part 70: We Are What We Are
A video essay by Scout Tafoya celebrating Jim Mickle’s maligned 2013 masterpiece, We Are What We Are.
Features
Borderlands 3 Returns Gamers to Land of Chaos and Loot
A video game review of the hit Borderlands 3.
I’m Not Friends with Her Anymore: On the Poignancy of It Chapter Two
A personal response to It: Chapter Two and an exploration of its themes.
Thumbnails 9/23/19
Veronica Cartwright on “The Field”; Musso & Frank turns 100, Silent films’ universally accessible power; ‘Mrs. Maisel’ actresses battle restraints on women; In defense of “The Fanatic.”
Roger Ebert’s Celebration of Hispanic FIlmmakers
A compilation of some of Roger’s reviews, celebrating the work of Hispanic filmmakers.
Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2019: Blind Date by Veronica Fitzpatrick
An essay on the Elaine May film A New Leaf, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
The Golden Cage Loses Its Shine: A Personal Reflection on Gregory Nava’s El Norte
As a boy in Mexico City whose parents struggled to get by, the United States carried such magical connotation in my imagination.
Gregory Nava’s “El Norte” Will Be Back on the Big Screen in Honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month
An article about the re-release of Gregory Nava’s “El Norte” on Sunday, September 15th, kicking off a week of special coverage in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
30 Minutes on “The Post”
Underrated in the manner of so many Steven Spielberg historical dramas, “The Post” is a journalism thriller that doubles as a stealth portrait of the media’s responsibility in the age of Trump.
CFCA Mourns Losses of Members David Schultz, Andrea Gronvall
The Chicago Film Critics Association is saddened to report the loss of two of our members, David Schultz and Andrea Gronvall.
Dr. Stacy L. Smith Will Be the Keynote Speaker at the Second Annual Ebert Symposium, Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem
An article about the second annual Ebert Symposium, “Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem,” scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.
Short Films in Focus: Squirrel
An interview with the writer/director of Squirrel, and a presentation of the short film.
Preview of Noir City Chicago 2019
An in-depth preview on the classic noir films that will be playing at Chicago’s Music Box Theater from Sept. 6-12.
Weak Storytelling Hampers Man of Medan
A review of a new cinematic video game, Man of Medan.
Thumbnails 8/30/19
Floor Adams on “Mind My Mind”; Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan; Movie Spoilers; Julia Louis-Dreyfus on “Veep”; Magic of the McHenry Outdoor Theater.
Not Screened For Critics: Remembering a Very Special Labor Day
An appreciation of three films that opened on Labor Day 2006 that weren’t screened for critics but have developed quite a following of their own.
The Pain Needs to Mean Something: On Horror and Grief
A personal essay on loss and horror films as part of the grieving process.
