Thumbnails 12/21/17
Salma Hayek on Harvey Weinstein; Facebook silencing women; Museum of Endangered Sounds; Andrew Droz Palermo’s “One & Two”; Appreciation of “S.W.A.T.”
Features
“The Room” at Midnight: The Complicated Politics of Irony
What are these bizarre screenings, and why are they so popular?
In Memoriam: Brian Doan 1973-2017
A tribute to Brian Doan 1973-2017, Contributing Writer at RogerEbert.com
30 Minutes on: “As Good As it Gets”
She makes him want to be a better man, and this movie makes me want a better movie.
Bright Wall/Dark Room: “Home is Where the Hurt Is” by Asher Gelzer-Govatos
This month’s excerpt from online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room is an essay about home and “Little Women.”
A Composer For All Seasons: On the Range of John Williams
A look at the work of John Williams outside of his greatest hits.
A figure skating champion gives high marks to “I, Tonya”
A look at “I, Tonya” from the perspective of a skating expert.
“L.A. Noire” Stands as Formative Chapter in Video Game History
A brief history of “L.A. Noire,” now available on the Nintendo Switch.
Short Films in Focus: “The 12 Days of Christmas: A Tale of Avian Misery”
An interview with co-director Craig Ainsley about his short and a presentation of the film.
Book Review: “Justice League: The Art of the Film”
A look at the companion volume for “Justice League.”
Book Excerpt: Guillermo del Toro’s “The Devil’s Backbone” by Matt Zoller Seitz & Simon Abrams
A book excerpt from “Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Devil’s Backbone.'”
Thumbnails Special Edition: Is Our President the Predator-in-Chief?
A special edition of Thumbnails focusing on the women who have accused President Donald Trump of sexual harassment.
60 Minutes on: “Wonder Woman”
One of the best superhero films, in large part because the title character sincerely believes in values larger than any one person.
Thumbnails 11/17/17
Clare Cooney on “Runner”; Uma Thurman on “The Parisian Woman”; Condoning conduct of Hollywood tyrants; Godfather of Indian gangster films; Misogyny of “Blade Runner 2049.”
The Messy Women of “Thor: Ragnarok”
Hela and Valkyrie are unusual for Marvel and blockbuster movies in general. Both are messy, complicated figures not neatly fitting into the box of villain or potential love interest.
