Book Review: “Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings” by Josh Larsen
A review of the new book “Movies Are Prayers” by Josh Larsen.
Features
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2017: “Of Meat & Mediums” by Kelsey Ford
An essay about “Personal Shopper” and “Raw” from the June 2017 edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
“Awake in the Dark: Second Edition” In Stores, Ebert in the Sun-Times
A reprint of Roger Ebert’s review of 1980’s “The Blues Brothers,” printed today in the Chicago Sun-Times.
Wonder Women of a Certain Age
In praise of the women in front of and behind the camera on “Wonder Woman.”
Thumbnails 6/7/17
Crying through the fight scenes in “Wonder Woman”; Behind Wonder Woman is a great man; How Patty Jenkins saved DC; Tributes to 1978’s “Superman”; Ebert on Jenkins.
Why is the Seat Moving?: Seeing “Wonder Woman” in 4DX
On the 4DX experience, “Wonder Woman,” and the magic of movies.
Short Films in Focus: “Ten Meter Tower (Hopptornet)”
This month’s edition of Short Films in Focus looks at a literal leap.
Pair of Film Art Books Offer Windows Into 2017 Blockbusters
Two Summer 2017 blockbusters get great companion books about their productions.
Carnal Knowledge: “Story of Sin” Comes to Blu-ray
The only feature film Borowczyk made in his native country proves to be an underappreciated masterpiece that merits rediscovery and celebration.
God is in the Details: On “Wings of Desire” 30 Years Later
A look back at Wim Wenders’ “Wings of Desire,” which premiered at Cannes 30 years ago this month.
Ridley’s Remake: “Alien” Through David’s Eyes
An appraisal of how Ridley Scott has turned his “Alien” franchise into an echo of “Blade Runner.”
Binge-watching All Eight “Star Wars” Films For the 40th Anniversary
A writer and his BB-8 watch all eight of the “Star Wars” films in numerical order.
Thumbnails 5/25/17
Brad Jones on “Jesus, Bro!”; Period episode on “Anne With an E”; Perils of writing while female; In defense of radical transparency; Trump praises Rodrigo Duterte.
“Prey” Charts Own Course Through Sci-Fi Horror Genre
A video game review of “Prey” and an interview with one of the game’s lead developers.
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Bobbi Jene Smith on “Bobbi Jene”; Influence of Bentonville Film Festival; Are Midnight Movies Dead?; Diving into “Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party”; In praise of “Certain Women.”
Thumbnails 5/17/17
Chaz Ebert’s Cannes Survival Guide; Kidman is Queen of the Croisette; Vanessa Redgrave turns director; Not enough female filmmakers; Dunst and Coppola on Hollywood sexism.
The Great Unknown: The Story Behind Jerry Goldsmith’s Score for “Alien”
A look at the arduous journey to creating some of the most terrifying movie music ever made.
Things Have Changed a Great Deal Since Your Time: A Reappraisal of the “Alien” Sequels
A look at the entire “Alien” franchise, and a reappraisal of its unloved installments.
