Venice Film Festival 2016: “Hacksaw Ridge”
A review of the latest directorial project by Mel Gibson, straight from its Venice premiere.
Festivals & Awards
Venice Film Festival 2016: “The Young Pope”
A review from the Venice Film Festival of Paolo Sorrentino’s new series.
Venice Film Festival 2016: “Nocturnal Animals,” “The Beautiful Days of Aranjuez”
A report on the latest from Tom Ford and Wim Wenders out of Venice.
Preview of the 43rd Telluride Film Festival
A preview of the films playing at the 2016 Telluride Film Festival.
Venice Film Festival 2016: Art Movie Challenge
The first diary entry from Glenn Kenny out of the 2016 Venice Film Festival.
All Roads for Movie Buffs Lead to Plaza Classic Film Festival
A recap of the Plaza Classic Film Festival, which ran in El Paso, Texas from August 4 – 14.
TIFF 2016 Interview: Steve James on “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail”
An interview with Steve James, director of “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.”
A Sneak Peek at Noir City: Chicago 8
An in-depth preview of the films, including rarities and restorations, playing in the Noir City: Chicago 8 program at the Music Box Theatre.
Pens to Lens Gala Empowers Emerging Filmmakers
A report on the 2016 Pens to Lens Gala in Champaign, Illinois.
Ebertfest, Musicality Honored at HFPA’s Annual Grants Banquet
A report on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 2016 Grants Banquet.
2016 Black Harvest Film Festival Preview
A preview of the 22nd Black Harvest Film Festival, running August 5 – September 1 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Fantasia Fest 2016: Highlights
A recap of the amazing 20th Fantasia Film Festival from our Montreal correspondent, Justine Smith.
“Ship Dreams” Lights Up Female Filmmakers Night
A report on the 2016 installment of Female Filmmakers Night at the Midwest Independent Film Festival.
Fantasia Fest 2016: “Tower,” “Creepy,” “Little Sister”
A report on three very different films from Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival.
Stanley Nelson to Receive Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award
A report on Stanley Nelson receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
TIFF Announces First Wave of Galas and Special Presentations
The first films announced for the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
Fantasia Fest 2016: “Let Me Make You a Martyr,” “Tank 432,” “Man Underground,” “She’s Allergic to Cats”
A report on four movies from Montreal’s Fantasia Festival.
Chicago French Film Festival 2016 Preview
A preview of the upcoming 2016 Chicago French Film Festival, which runs July 22 – 28 at the Music Box Theater.
Fantasia Fest 2016: “Beware the Slenderman,” “The Unseen,” “The Master Cleanse”
A report from the 2016 Fantasia International Film Festival.
Fantasia Fest 2016: Welcome Home, Takashi Miike
An interview with the legendary Takashi Miike and a review of his two newest films.
