Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2018: For Love or Money by Kellie Herson
An essay about “Goodfellas,” as excerpted from the latest issue of the online magazine, Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Features
The Natural-Born Movie Star: Burt Reynolds, 1936-2018
Burt Reynolds’ mix of deep talent and light-footed charisma was unique.
“You Were Expecting Someone Else?” Why a Non-White James Bond is the Franchise’s Logical Next Step
Not only would Idris Elba make a great James Bond, the franchise has been building towards casting an actor of color anyway.
Peeling Back the True Horror of The Little Stranger
Something more cerebral and starkly feminist is at play within this unconventional horror story.
Family Video Celebrates Forty Years of Movie Rentals
An interview with Keith Hoogland, president of Family Video, about the fortieth anniversary of his rental chain.
Short Films in Focus: Mr. Death
An interview with the director of Mr. Death, and a presentation of the short film.
Comic-Con 2018: Bill Morrison Tells Us of His Yellow Submarine Graphic Novel
Bill Morrison’s graphic novel based on the movie comes out this week, from Titan Comics.
Thumbnails 8/28/18
Miranda Harcourt on “The Changeover”; Elvis makes a comeback; Edward James Olmos on “The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez”; In memory of John McCain; Patricia Clarkson on “Sharp Objects.”
Thumbnails Special Edition: “Crazy Rich Asians” and Representation in Hollywood
A special edition of Thumbnails chronicling the success of “Crazy Rich Asians” and the current state of representation in Hollywood.
TCM and AAFCA to Present The Black Experience on Film
An article about TCM and the African-American Film Critics’ Association’s (AAFCA) month-long programming initiative, The Black Experience on Film.
Video Interview: Spike Lee, John David Washington on BlacKkKlansman
A video interview with Spike Lee and John David Washington about their film, “BlacKkKlansman.”
Thumbnails 8/17/18
A friend in Aretha; ‘Cielo’ provides spiritual awareness; Trial runs for fascism in full flow; Soderbergh on the studio system; 95-year-old WWII veteran pens book.
Thumbnails 8/15/18
Austin Pendleton and Ann Whitney on “Calumet”; Keeping up with Hugh Grant; Score-only version of “The Last Jedi”; David and Lauren Hogg’s new book; Problem with seeking the best for your kids.
The Virtue of Stillness: The Performances of Glenn Close
A deep dive into the acting career of Glenn Close, celebrating a performer who gets more out of stillness than almost any other actor.
Bright Wall/Dark Room August 2018: Women, Aliens, and Dangerous Things: Female Bodies in Alien 3 by Sarah Welch
An essay about Alien 3, as excerpted from the latest edition of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Roger Ebert on the Films of Spike Lee
A collection of all of Roger Ebert’s reviews of Spike Lee’s films.
Oscars Chase Ratings at Expense of Integrity
A piece about the addition of Best Popular Film to the Oscars.
