Thumbnails 2/14/17
Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami on “Sonita”; Chicago filmmakers on the Trump era; Jamal Joseph on “Chapter and Verse”; Maggie Greenwald on “Sophie and the Rising Sun”; The boy from “Charade”.
Features
60 Minutes on: “John Wick: Chapter Two”
A review written in 60 minutes about “John Wick: Chapter Two.”
How to Live in This World: On “The Brother From Another Planet”
A look at John Sayles’ brilliant “The Brother From Another Planet.”
What Nightmares May Come: How the “Resident Evil” Films and Games Work Together
A history of the “Resident Evil” films and video games, how they’ve influenced each other, and how the two latest entries split.
Thumbnails 2/9/17
Oscar nominees spotlight diversity; Best Actor Battle; Damien Chazelle wins DGA Award; “The Salesman” may win thanks to Trump; All nominees tipped to win.
“Valley Girl” to Screen February 17th at New Beverly Cinema
A reprint of Roger Ebert’s review of “Valley Girl,” screening February 17th at the New Beverly Cinema.
Short Films in Focus: The 2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
A look at this year’s roster of Oscar-nominated shorts from all three categories.
Did You Know There’s a New Stephen Chow Movie Coming out Friday?
It’s disappointing, but unsurprising that “Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back” is not being gifted with a “Kung Fu Hustle”-scale release.
Thumbnails 2/1/17
Alexis G. Zall on “Coin Heist” and YouTube; What is a dog’s purpose; Ed Asner on Mary Tyler Moore; 25 intimidating movies; Power of cheap music.
Everyone is Fragile: The Power of “Dark Night”
A personal piece on gun culture, as reflected in Tim Sutton’s new film, “Dark Night.”
Book Review: Taschen’s “Mad Men” Box-Set Revives the World of Don Draper
A new two volume box-set from Taschen goes deep into the details of Matthew Weiner’s iconic series, “Mad Men.”
Thumbnails 1/19/17
Roger Ebert on kindness; Gerald Levin defends John Lewis; Bush sisters write to the Obama girls; Harriet Tubman strides onto TV; Nina Turner on the audacity of hope.
Book Review: “Mary Astor’s Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936”
A book review of Edward Sorel’s “Mary Astor’s Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936.”
William Peter Blatty: 1928-2017
The work of the late author, writer and director William Peter Blatty will continue to haunt the dreams of readers and moviegoers for generations to come.
Bright Wall/Dark Room: January 2017: “Sticks & Stones” by Andrew Root
An excerpt from the January 2017 issue of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room about Denis Villeneuve’s “Arrival.”
The Return of Peter Cushing: Another Look at an Underrated Career
A look at highlights from the career of the great Peter Cushing.
Thumbnails 1/6/17
Carrie Fisher interviews Madonna; Why we can’t forget Meg White; Realism of “In the Army Now”; Relevance of “Blow-Up”; Things romance readers are sick of hearing.
