Features
Toni Myers: Not All Stars Are in the Sky (1943-2019)
A remembrance of award-winning filmmaker and Ebert Symposium guest Toni Myers.
Mr. Soul! Screens for Free Thursday, February 21st at the Apollo Theater
An article about the free screening of Melissa Haizlip’s “Mr. Soul!” on Thursday, February 21st, at the Apollo Theater.
Far Cry: New Dawn Adds New Chapter to Great Game
While it does remind one of the fun mechanics of the 2018 release in this series, it too often pales in comparison, feeling like an echo of greatness more than greatness itself.
If Beale Street Could Talk – A Spiritual Successor to The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
More than simple movie romances, both Jacques Demy’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and Barry Jenkins’ If Beale Street Could Talk capture the depth and expansiveness of the cycle of life with the delicate interplay of music, color, and light.
Kingdom Hearts III Turns Disney Legacy into Action Gameplay
A review of the long-anticipated Disney video game, Kingdom Hearts III.
Bright Wall/Dark Room February 2019: A Love Story and a Tragedy – Second Lives and Lost Time in Doctor Zhivago
An essay by Roxana Hadadi on Doctor Zhivago, as excerpted from the latest issue of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
90 Minutes On: “A Star is Born” (2018)
The familiar story, told with a naturalistic sheen, strong songwriting, most of the old contrivances, and a few new ones.
30 Minutes On: “The Public Enemy” (1931)
The film that made James Cagney a star is still a great showcase for his magnetism.
30 Minutes On: “White Heat”
A classic gangster picture, directed by and starring two masters of the form.
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Morgan Saylor on “Anywhere With You”; Oscar hopeful Caleb Deschanel; Problem with “Extremely Wicked”; Soderbergh on Netflix; 11 influential facts about “A Woman Under the Influence.”
A Japanese Cousin to the Giallo Movie: Nicolas Pesce on Piercing
An interview with the director Piercing and an examination of its influences.
Short Films in Focus: The 2019 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
A close look at each short film nominated for an Academy Award this year.
Chinese New Year: Some Pig(s)
An article commemorating the 2019 Chinese New Year, the Year of the Sow.
Dick Miller: 1928-2019
A tribute to the late, great Dick Miller from his biggest fan.
Director on a tightrope: Dušan Makavejev, 1932-2019
Dušan Makavejev used film as a ladder to climb the mental prison walls that he believed imprisoned so many others.
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Anton Yelchin’s parents speak out; 80th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz”; R.I.P. Stephen Reinhardt; “Vice” and the creation of historical narratives; Aaron Sorkin on William Goldman.
START TV Launches My Start Story Campaign
An article about START TV’s My Start Story campaign.
