Sundance 2022: Mars One, Gentle, Klondike
A dispatch from the World Dramatic Competition program of the Sundance Film Festival.
Festivals & Awards
Bring the Governors Awards Back to the Oscars
A plea to bring back the honorary awards to the Oscar telecast.
Sundance 2022: 20 Films We Can’t Wait to See
A preview of what we’re covering at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, including new films by Ramin Bahrani, James Ponsoldt, Lena Dunham, Riley Stearns, and Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead.
Why the Film Passing Stirs The Imagination
An article about Rebecca Hall’s debut feature, “Passing,” and why it stirs the imagination.
Winners Announced for the 13th Annual AAFCA Awards
An article revealing the winners of the 13th annual AAFCA Awards presented by the African American Film Critics Association.
Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, to Receive 2022 Lincoln Leadership Prize
An article about Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, being announced as the 2022 recipient of the Lincoln Leadership Prize to be awarded April 28.
Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on January 6th, 2022 Has Been Cancelled
An article about the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on January 6th, 2022 being officially cancelled.
Jane Campion’s The Power of the Dog Leads Chicago Critics Awards with Seven
The picks for the best of 2021 year in film from the Chicago Film Critics Association.
West Side Story Leads the 2021 Chicago Critics Nominees
The 2021 CFCA nominations, led by West Side Story, The Power of the Dog, and The Green Knight.
Overdue Oscars: 10 Directors Looking for Their First Academy Award
A feature on the directors of 2021 who have been nominated before for Best Director but never won.
Critics Choice Awards Celebration of Black Cinema & Television to Honor Will Smith, Ruth Negga and More on December 6th
An article detailing the artists who will be honored at the Critic’s Choice Awards’ fourth annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television on Monday, December 6th.
Highlights of the 2021 Film Fest 919 Include King Richard, Passing, and More
A recap of the Film Fest 919 from October.
The Freedom to Pass
An essay on Rebecca Hall’s film “Passing,” and the phenomenon of choosing to live as a different race other than the one prescribed by society penned by its executive producer, Chaz Ebert.
Five Articles In Praise of Rebecca Hall’s Directorial Debut, Passing
A special edition of Thumbnails honoring Rebecca Hall’s directorial debut, “Passing.”
Chicago Critics Film Festival 2021: An Expert on Bernstein’s Wall
A look at this weekend’s Chicago premiere of Douglas Tirola’s Bernstein’s Wall.
The Black-and-White Films of the 2021 Award Season
A look at the many black-and-white films that are a part of this year’s award season, including this week’s Belfast and Passing.
2021 Chicago Critics Film Festival Preview
A preview of the 2021 Chicago Critics Film Festival, including the Chicago premieres of The Lost Daughter, Bernstein’s Wall, Jockey, Belle, Zalava, and Red Rocket!
Spencer
Larraín’s vision is full of dream sequences, internal and externalized pain, metaphor-heavy dialogue and Kristen Stewart brooding sensationally under various hats and Diana’s signature short bob haircut.
I Believe in Individuals: Barry Gifford and Lili Taylor on Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago
An interview with author Barry Gifford and actor Lili Taylor about their new film, Roy’s World: Barry Gifford’s Chicago, directed by Rob Christopher.
The Films That Could Shake Up the Oscar Race
A preview of the movies that skipped the fall festivals that could still win the next Best Picture Oscar.
