Thumbnails 11/7/2017
Margaret Betts on “Novitiate”; Alexandra Billings on transgender negativity; Visual language of oppression; Curious pleasure of TV edits; Collapse of “House of Cards.”
Features
“Assassin’s Creed: Origins” Owes a Great Deal to Cinematic Epics
A review of the newest “Assassin’s Creed” game.
“Do You Know Anything About Witches?”: “Suspiria” at 40
A celebration of Dario Argento’s masterpiece and an interview with Jessica Harper.
“South Park” Gets a Very Fun, Timely Video Game
A review of the new game based on the world of “South Park,” “The Fractured but Whole.”
Dark Fairytales: How Even Well-Intentioned Media Normalizes Gendered Violence
Arielle Bernstein on images of gendered violence in media.
Thumbnails 10/24/17
Jakob Lass on “Tiger Girl”; How fake news could get worse; Gone with the Charlottesville Wind; Evolution of aliens in literature; James Toback accused of sexual harassment.
Tears of a Machine: The Humanity of Luv in “Blade Runner 2049”
No character in “Blade Runner 2049” is more relatably human than Luv.
“Middle-earth: Shadow of War” Transports Players to World of Orcs and Hobbits
A review of “Middle-earth: Shadow of War,” a game heavily influenced by fiction, film, and other games.
Thumbnails 10/13/17
Highlights of CIFF 2017; Frances McDormand’s Difficult Women; Interview with Sananda Maitreya; Denis Villeneuve on “Blade Runner 2049”; Crimes of Harvey Weinstein.
“The Lego Ninjago Movie” Gets Lackluster Video Game While Other Family Titles Shine
A look at the history of Lego videogames, including the recent misfire, as well as two recent family games more worth your holiday season dollar.
Man on the Outside: The Films of Willem Dafoe
A look at the career of Willem Dafoe.
The Fall of Toxic Masculinity and the Rise of Feminine Consciousness
A special edition of Thumbnails detailing the recent sexual harassment cases in the entertainment and tech industries and the brave women who broke their silence.
The Trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” is Here
A new trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” has arrived.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2017: “All We Did is Survive” by Amy Woolsey
An essay about Christopher Nolan’s “Dunkirk,” from the latest edition of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Video Essay: Roger Deakins: 0 for 13
A celebration of “Blade Runner 2049” cinematographer Roger Deakins’ Oscar-nominated work.
30 Minutes on: “Straight, No Chaser”
A great documentary about a profound and mysterious artist.
Thumbnails 10/6/17
Emer Kinsella on “Jungle”; Zadie Smith on social media; John Landis on “Innocent Blood”; “Josie and the Pussycats” was ahead of its time; “The Florida Project” is one of the year’s best films.
The Brilliant “Destiny 2” is the Hollywood Summer Blockbuster Sequel in Gaming Form
A review of “Destiny 2” and interview with one of its creators.
Short Films in Focus: “Dawn of the Deaf”
An interview with director Rob Savage about “Dawn of the Deaf” and a presentation of the short film.
