The Movie “STEP” Fills Me With Joy
In trying to shake-off the political blues, an article highlighting various things that bring me joy.
Features
The History of America and Russia’s Cinematic Cold War
To understand our current political climate, let’s revisit the rich cadre of Cold War films in our collective cultural archives.
A Lasting Bite: The RogerEbert.com Staff Remembers George Romero
The writers of RogerEbert.com celebrate the career and legacy of the late George Romero.
Roger Ebert to be Inducted into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame on August 19th
An article about Roger Ebert’s induction into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame slated for August 19th.
The Many Kinds of Baseball Families: “A League of Their Own” at 25
A celebration of Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own,” which turns 25 this month.
Bright Wall/Dark Room July 2017: “Even As I Am Fully Known” by Kara Shroyer
An essay about “Secretary” from the July 2017 edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Chicago Public Library’s Summer Learning Challenge Helps Youth Thrive
An article about the exciting Chicago Public Library Foundation’s Summer Learning Challenge to prevent brain drain, and an appeal to donate to the program.
Revisiting “The Hidden,” the ‘80s “Twin Peaks” Doppelgänger
A look at the ’80s sci-fi/horror hit “The Hidden” in light of “Twin Peaks: The Return.”
Viva Bava, Celebrating a Master Craftsman
A tribute to the great Mario Bava, whose films will be shown at the Quad starting today.
CHA Documentary Program Empowers Future Filmmakers
An article about the CHA (Chicago Housing Authority) Program in Documentary Filmmaking that empowers girls
Short Films in Focus: “Hollywood’s Greatest Trick”
An interview with the directors of “Hollywood’s Greatest Trick” and a presentation of the short film.
A True Cinephile Behind the Wheel: On the Films of Edgar Wright
A celebration of “Baby Driver” filmmaker Edgar Wright and his love for movies.
“It’s Peckinpah-tastic!”: On Edgar Wright’s Feature Debut, “A Fistful of Fingers”
A look back at the first feature directed by “Baby Driver” filmmaker Edgar Wright.
5 Things I Don’t Want President Trump To Teach Our Children
Special edition of Thumbnails listing articles about negative qualities children shouldn’t learn from President Trump: monstrous treatment of women, lying, hate, bullying and fear of the free press and possibly inciting violence.
“Injustice 2” Breaks New Ground For Superhero Games
On a game that sets a new standard for two genres: superhero games and fighting games.
A Returning Visitor: Comparing the Two Versions of “The Beguiled”
A comparison of the 1971 and 2017 versions of “The Beguiled.”
Political Thumbnails 6/23/17
Special edition of Thumbnails with political articles: How to live with critics; Obama on the new health care bill; Trump says the poor can’t be trusted; Odds on whether the health care bill will pass; PoliticusUSA says Trump admits to witness tampering.
It’s in the Details: On the Authenticity of Pixar’s “Cars” Franchise
A look at some of the details that makes the Cars films more authentic than most live-action racing movies.
