What to Watch for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The experts sound off on what films to watch in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Features
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.
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.
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.
