Shadow of the Tomb Raider Continues Modern Legacy of Beloved Character
A review of the new game Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and look at how it fits into gaming culture and the art that inspired it.
Features
Great Movies Return to the Big Screen at Music Box’s 70mm Film Festival
A preview of the Music Box Theater’s 70mm Film Festival, which runs from September 14-27.
How the Fall Festivals Shaped the 2018 Oscar Race
On how the Oscar race gained focus after Venice, Telluride, and TIFF.
Acclaimed Producer Effie T. Brown Salutes Project Involve on its 25th Anniversary
An article commemorating Project Involve’s 25th anniversary, featuring reflections from Fellow-turned-acclaimed producer Effie T. Brown.
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.
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.
