Book Excerpt: It’s Okay With Me: Hollywood, The 1970s, and the Return of the Private Eye by Jason Bailey
An excerpt from Jason Bailey’s new book, “It’s Okay With Me: Hollywood, The 1970s, and the Return of the Private Eye.”
Features
Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema, Criterion’s 39-Film Box Set, as Seen Through Ebert’s Eyes
An article about the Criterion Collection’s 39-film box set, “Ingmar Bergman’s Cinema,” to be released on November 20th with snippets of Roger Ebert’s reviews of certain films
Eighth Grade and the Political Currency of Being a Teenage Girl
As Bo Burnham’s examination of middle school malaise “Eighth Grade” hits cinemas, it’s worth considering the breadth of films that examine the teenage experience.
Bright Wall/Dark Room July 2018: A Room with a View
An essay about James Ivory’s “A Room with a View,” as excerpted from the latest edition of the online magazine, Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Goodbye to the Sigh Guy: A Tribute to Tab Hunter, 1931-2018
A tribute to the late Tab Hunter, a gay matinee idol and Hollywood trailblazer.
Short Films in Focus: Twisted
An interview with the director of Twisted, and presentation of the short film.
The Unloved, Part 55: Silent Hill
A video essay about Christophe Gans’ 2006 video game adaptation, Silent Hill.
Sembene Across Africa Celebrated Legendary Filmmaker
An article about the “Sembene Across Africa” screenings that took place this month. Previously the film was not readily available in Africa.
Thumbnails Special Edition: Changes in Journalism
A special edition of Thumbnails highlighting the changes in journalism.
Book Review: People Only Die of Love in Movies: Film Writing by Jim Ridley
A review of the new book, People Only Die of Love in Movies: Film Writing by Jim Ridley.
The Real-Life Fictions of The Tale and American Animals
Through their films’ unique narrative and visual styles, Jennifer Fox and Bart Layton expose how fiction is a fundamental part of the human experience.
Thumbnails 6/13/18
Why you must see “In & Of Itself”; Influence of Twitter’s Power Users; Amber Tamblyn on #TimesUp; Cashmere spotlights multicultural content; Old people vs. technology.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2018: Bob Fosse’s Dance with the Five Stages of Grief in “All That Jazz”
An excerpt from the latest edition of the online magazine, Bright Wall/Dark Room.
The Woman Trapped: The Lens of Ida Lupino
The legendary actress fought to break the bonds the studio system placed upon her.
Dark Souls Remastered Wants to Make You Cry This Summer
A review of Dark Souls Remastered, a game so good it will make you cry.
Thumbnails Special Edition: Critics in the Spotlight
A special edition of Thumbnails featuring conversations with film critics.
Brilliant, Ambitious “Detroit: Become Human” Challenges Way We Play Games
A review of the Sony PS4 exclusive Detroit: Become Human.
