Thumbnails 12/19/16
Ava DuVernay shatters the glass ceiling; Best films of 2016; Team risks lives for elephants; Gary Sinise’s “Of Mice and Men”; Barry Jenkins on “Moonlight.”
Features
Win a Copy of Roger Ebert’s Newly Published Great Movies IV
A contest to win your own copy of the newly published Great Movies IV by Roger Ebert!
The Individual Top Tens of 2016
The staff reveals their individual picks for the best films of 2016.
Films to Get Us Through The Trump Presidency
Chaz Ebert highlights films with the potential to get us through the confusing political times of the Trump presidency.
Bright Wall/Dark Room December 2016: “It’s a Wonderful Life?” by Chad Perman
This month’s excerpt from online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room is an essay about “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Accompanies “It’s a Wonderful Life”
A live score for a film such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” is like 3D for your ears.
Alien and Time: The Philosophy of “Arrival”
A look at how “Arrival” reflects Heidegger’s philosophies.
The Power of Fear: Reflections on “Pan’s Labyrinth”
Jessica Ritchey on the personal power of Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
Hitchcock & DePalma: Split Screen Bloodbath
Peet Gelderblom has a new video essay comparing Brian DePalma and Alfred Hitchcock, shot by shot and moment by moment.
Short Films in Focus: “The Christmas Light Killer”
An interview with director James P. Gannon about his short documentary, “The Christmas Light Killer,” and a presentation of the film.
Thumbnails 12/6/16
Laura Bretan on her extraordinary year; “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 70; Rise of Voldemort; Brilliance of “The Catch”; Crazy Cage in “Army of One.”
An Emotional Journey: “Jackie” Gets a Special Screening in Washington, D.C.
A report from a special Washington D.C. premiere of “Jackie,” featuring a Q&A with director Pablo Larraín and Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman.
Why Critics Should See Bad Movies
A piece on the experience gained from seeing bad movies.
Matt Zoller Seitz Featured on Sam Fragoso’s “Talk Easy” Podcast
Our own editor-in-chief Matt Zoller Seitz is the 35th guest on Sam Fragoso’s “Talk Easy” podcast.
Brent Northup and Other Film Critics Channel Inner Ebert
A reposting of Brent Northup’s review of “Shut In.”
The Way Of Bresson: Two Books Illuminate The Philosophy And Working Method of a Unique Filmmaker
Glenn Kenny on two re-releases from New York Review Books that offer a look into the mind of director Robert Bresson.
Finding Roger Ebert During My First Visit to Steak ‘n Shake
Roger’s beloved Midwestern burger chain gains a convert in its new location in Daly City, CA.
A Baker’s Dozen: 13 More Must-See Films of 2016
Chaz Ebert spotlights Part II of her list featuring must-see movies of 2016.
Bright Wall/Dark Room November 2016: “This Mass of Conflicting Impulses: A Former Teen Narcissist Watches ‘Margaret'” by Lauren Wilford
An excerpt from this month’s edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
