Beyond Imagination: How “Independence Day” Changed the Blockbuster
A look at the legacy of “Independence Day,” as reflected in films that tried to top it, including its sequel.
Features
The Political Idealism of Gary Ross
A look at the politics and idealism of director Gary Ross, as reflected over the course of his career in films like “Pleasantville,” “The Hunger Games” and “Free State of Jones.”
Book Review: “The Art & Making of Independence Day: Resurgence”
A book review of “The Art & Making of Independence Day: Resurgence.”
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Aziz Ansari blasts Trump; Communal magic of Filmfront; Scorsese on “King of Comedy”; Brexit’s impact on British film; Anthony Hemingway on “Underground.”
Kartemquin Celebrates 50 Years of Vital Documentaries at Anniversary Gala
An article detailing the 50th Anniversary Gala for Kartemquin Films held June 24th, 2016.
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Christine Swanson on “The Miki Howard Story”; Who’s afraid of female Ghostbusters; Trump is wrong on Muslims; Remembering Anton Yelchin; How “Silicon Valley” nails Silicon Valley.
Marx Brothers Holy Grail “I’ll Say She Is” Shines Again
A lost Marx Brothers production has been reconstructed for an Off-Broadway run, starring author and preservationist Noah Diamond as Groucho.
Anton Yelchin: 1989-2016
A tribute to the life of a great young actor gone too soon.
Paul Cox: 1940 – 2016, Father of Independent Australian Cinema
In memory of the late Paul Cox, director of “Man of Flowers,” “A Woman’s Tale,” “Force of Destiny” and six-time guest at Ebertfest.
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Why Viggo Mortensen is off the grid; How Netflix became Hollywood’s frenemy; Ted Kotcheff on “First Blood”; Insomnia and philosophy; Bruce Dern at 80.
The Real Reason Men of a Certain Age Hate the “Ghostbusters” Remake
The new “Ghostbusters” film brings a battle between distorted nostalgia and the power of a child’s imagination.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2016: “Prince’s Natural Voice” by Karina Wolf
An excerpt from the June 2016 issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room about Prince and “Purple Rain.”
30 Minutes On: “Hollow Man”
One of the nastiest big-budget movies of its decade; its ugly charge hasn’t dimmed.
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Abuse at Chicago’s Profiles Theatre; Sadie Rogers on “RPG”; Real housewives of Jane Austen; “The Fosters” shows reality of America; Backlash against “Me Before You.”
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Highlights from CUFF 2016; The first 50 lashes; Believe in romance; Pico Iyer on Terrence Malick; Female cinematographers not content hiding behind the camera.
Short Films in Focus: “Dotty”
An interview with the directors of “Dotty” and a presentation of the short film.
Before the First Avenger: “The Rocketeer” 25 Years Later
A celebration of Disney’s “The Rocketeer” on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
