Short Films in Focus: Simone
Our monthly feature on a stand-out short film gets to Aisha Amin’s Simone.
Features
Book Excerpt: The Northman: A Call to the Gods by Simon Abrams
A book excerpt from the new book about Robert Eggers’ The Northman by our critic, Simon Abrams.
How a Mother’s Love Transformed a Nation and Inspired a Movement
A feature on the maternal strength on display in Till.
Meaningless Returns Jon Brion, Hollywood’s Ultimate Collaborator, To the Spotlight
A feature on a lost work by famous film composer Jon Brion that’s been rediscovered.
We’ll Meet Again: Watching Rocky Horror in the 2020s
A critic revisits The Rocky Horror Picture Show for the first time years and reports on the experience.
Short Films in Focus: Glove
An interview with the co-directors of Glove, and a presentation of the short film.
Michael Kutza Details Legacy of Chicago International Film Festival in Starstruck
A piece on the new history of the Chicago International Film Festival by Michael Kutza.
Book Excerpt: Talk ’90s with Me by Matt Pais
A book excerpt from the new book by Matt Pais, a collection of interviews with ’90s icons.
On The Rise of Taylor Swift, Filmmaker
On the filmmaking career of Taylor Swift, who spoke about her All Too Well: The Short Film at TIFF this month.
Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2022: Stupid Man Suit: On Donnie Darko by Lindsey Romain
An essay by Lindsey Romain about Donnie Darko, as excerpted from the latest issue of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Short Films in Focus: the Ref
Our monthly feature on great short films gets to the Ref.
A Difficult Journey: Why I Flew Across the Country to See Lawrence of Arabia
A correspondent documents his journey from Texas to California to see a classic film in 70mm.
Bright Wall/Dark Room August 2022: Innerspace: When I Look In Your Eye by Frank Falisi
An essay about the film Innerspace, excerpted from the latest edition of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Heat 2 Offers Thrilling Sequel to Classic Michael Mann Film
A book review of Heat 2.
Create the Legend: Erich von Stroheim’s Foolish Wives
A celebration of Erich von Stroheim and the new restoration of his film Foolish Wives.
In Jordan Peele’s Nope, the Darkness Stares Back
Jordan Peele’s latest film is about looking—and being seen.
Short Films in Focus: Charlotte
The monthly feature highlighting a short film gets to Charlotte.
The Unloved, Part 104: Ambulance
Our series on underrated movies gets to the latest from Michael Bay.
Some Idea of Me: On the 10th Anniversary of Ruby Sparks
On the 10th anniversary of Ruby Sparks and the impact of the script by Zoe Kazan.
