Five Movies to See OIT (Only in Theaters)
An article spotlighting the new trend to present movies to see only in theaters including five films we recommend seeing now and two films we are looking forward to seeing in theaters soon.
Features
The Film That Changed Harrison Ford’s Career: On the 20th Anniversary of K-19: The Widowmaker
A feature on the 20th anniversary of Kathryn Bigelow’s K-19: The Widowmaker.
Bright Wall/Dark Room July 2022: Bad Times at the El Royale: You Think I Can’t See You for Who You Really Are? by Sarah Welch-Larson
Our excerpt from BWDR this month focuses on Bad Times at the El Royale.
Newton Minow on the First Telecommunications Satellite
Former FCC Chairman Newton Minow tells the story of the launch of the world’s first telecommunications satellite 60 years ago, making possible GPS, cell phones, and real-time global broadcasts of world events.
Short Films in Focus: You’ve Never Been Completely Honest
Our monthly series on great short films gets to an unforgettable one.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2022: Most Wonderful by Nathaniel Missildine
An essay about L.A. Story, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
7 Movies to Watch on the 50th Anniversary of Watergate
Watergate, to filmmakers, is the gift that keeps on giving. Here are some of the best.
How Dil Chahta Hai Raised the Bar for Commercial Hindi Cinema
A celebration of Faran Akhtar’s 2001 film, Dil Chahta Hai.
Short Films in Focus: Soak
A feature on Hannah Bang’s Soak, the kind of short film that sneaks up on you.
Star Wars Celebration 2022: Mando+, Light and Magic, Andor and More
A look back at this year’s Star Wars Celebration.
How an Animated Burger Shop Saved My Family in Its Darkest Hour
A personal feature on turning to the comfort of Bob’s Burgers in a time of great emotional need.
No More Blue Tomorrows: David Lynch’s Inland Empire Returns to Theaters
A 4K restoration of David Lynch’s last film is now playing in select theaters.
Short Films in Focus: Laura, Carlton and the Tijuana Bulls
An interview with co-directors Bobby Moser and Michael Barth, and a presentation of their short documentary.
Jesus, I Love to Shoot Film: The Siskel Film Center Pays Tribute to Haskell Wexler
On an upcoming Gene Siskel Film Center series dedicated to Haskell Wexler.
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Lucian Georgescu and Barry Gifford on The Phantom Father; Incriminated White Females; A Night in Bridgerton; The Automat Warms the Soul; Bill Hader on Barry.
Death Game: A Grindhouse Classic Returns to Theaters
A look back at Peter S. Traynor’s Death Game, newly restored on Blu-ray and touring theaters nationwide.
Short Films in Focus: Lighting Tests
An interview with director Tom Nicoll, and a presentation of his short film Lighting Tests.
The Unloved, Part 100: West Side Story
The 100th entry in Scout Tafoya’s video essay series about maligned masterpieces.
MoMA Retrospective Celebrates the Films of Larry Fessenden and Glass Eye Pix
A preview of MoMA’s retrospective on Larry Fessenden and his Glass Eye Pix movie studio.
It’s Time to Appreciate the Age of Cage
A review of Age of Cage by Keith Phipps with quotes from Roger Ebert about the work of Nicolas Cage.
