Thumbnails Special Edition: Cannes 2018
A special edition of Thumbnails featuring highlights from our coverage of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Features
Short Films in Focus: Fry Day
An interview with the co-writer and director of “Fry Day,” and a presentation of the short film.
Figuring It Out: The Films of Laura Dern
A look at how Laura Dern became one of the most adventurous actresses working today.
The First Cut is the Deepest: A Tribute to Anne V. Coates
A tribute to the legendary editor Anne V. Coates.
Bright Wall/Dark Room May 2018: An Essay on ‘Punch Drunk Love’ by Ethan Warren
An essay about revisiting Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Punch Drunk Love,” as excerpted from the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
2018 Summer Movie Preview: 10 Films We’re Excited About
A preview of the upcoming summer movie season, starring the 10 films we are most excited to see.
Partners in mind: Keith Carradine and Alan Rudolph
An interview with Keith Carradine and Alan Rudolph.
Thumbnails 5/22/18
Elisha Christian on “Columbus” and “Everything Sucks!”; Superheroes and neoliberalism; Istanbul Film Festival soldiers on; Chatting with William H. Macy; Belafonte and Clark.
A Matter of Legitimacy: Female Nudity On-screen
Where does a woman’s artistic integrity and autonomy begin and end when it comes to nudity on-screen?
Finding the Characters: Sebastian Lelio on ‘Disobedience’
An interview with the director of “Disobedience” about working with Rachel Weisz & Rachel McAdams, the meanings behind the film and more.
Short Films in Focus: The Cut (La coupe)
A presentation of the single-take short film, “The Cut (La coupe).”
You’re Next! Invasion of the Body Snatchers is the horror story that keeps on giving—or taking
A new video essay explores the uncanny durability of “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”
Short Films in Focus: Sister Hearts
An interview with the director of “Sister Hearts” and a presentation of the short film.
R. Lee Ermey: 1944-2018
A tribute to the singular presence and innumerable characters of the late R. Lee Ermey.
Milos Forman: 1932-2018
A tribute to the late Oscar-winning filmmaker, Milos Forman.
Thumbnails 4/10/18
The Passion of Emma González; Elizabeth Wood on “White Girl”; A driverless future; How to trick AI; The next great action director.
