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CIFF Dispatch: “Jojo Rabbit”, “A Girl Missing”, “The Torch” and More

CIFF Jojo Rabbit Girl Missing Jesus Takes You Highway The Torch
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(This dispatch is part of our coverage of the 2019 Chicago International Film Festival.) Welp, CIFF keeps chugging […]

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019 CIFF 2019Festivals

David A. Weiner on ’80s Horror and “In Search of Darkness”

In Search of Darkness David A. Weiner
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The director of the extensive ’80s horror doc “In Search of Darkness” sits down to talk about nostalgia, gore, and the appeal of scary movies.

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 InterviewsMore of a Comment ReallyPodcasts

Fantastic Fest: Christopher Winterbauer on Youth, Grief, and “Wyrm”

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Wyrm writer/director Christopher Winterbauer sits down at Fantastic Fest to talk about the analog appeal of ’80s kitsch and adapting shorts to features.

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 Fantastic Fest 2019FestivalsInterviewsMore of a Comment ReallyPodcasts

In Search of Darkness Review: The Definitive ’80s Horror Documentary is Here

In Search of Darkness
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Just in time for Halloween, this monster-sized look at the most important decade in horror is thorough, affectionate, & endlessly entertaining.

Posted on October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 Movies

30 Years On, “Pet Sematary” Looked at Parental Anxiety and Little Else

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Mary Lambert’s 1989 adaptation of the Stephen King novel Pet Sematary doesn’t dig as deeply into parental anxiety and tension as it would like.

Posted on September 20, 2019September 20, 2019 Filmmaker of the MonthMovies

Mindhunter Season 2 Review: Returning to the Scene of the Crime

Mindhunter Season 2
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David Fincher’s haunting, revolutionary Netflix show returns for a sophomore glimpse into the dark core of the American soul.

Posted on August 18, 2019August 18, 2019 TV

Blinded by the Light Review: Moved by Mighty, Mighty Boss Tones

Blinded by the Light
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Gurinder Chadha’s heartwarming tale of a boy and The Boss fumbles some chords, but charms nonetheless.

Posted on August 12, 2019August 9, 2019 Movies

Stranger Things 3 Review: Mall Madness in Hawkins

Stranger Things 3
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Netflix’s acclaimed horror-nostalgia series returns for a third season of high-stakes blockbuster television.

Posted on July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 TV

Ermanno Olmi: Standing in the Footprints of God

Ermanno Olmi, Il Posto
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Over his decades-long career, the Italian neorealist crafted films filled with truth, empathy, and kindness.

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Posted on June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 FeaturesMovies

Kiki’s Delivery Service: A Delightful Slice of Adolescent Magical Realism

Kiki's Delivery Service
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Miyazaki’s animated classic effortlessly blends magical realism with a relatable coming-of-age story about building community.

Posted on May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 FeaturesFilmmaker of the MonthMovies

“My Neighbor Totoro” and the Age of Innocence

My Neighbor Totoro
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In 1988, Hayao Miyazaki found a bright, adorable way to explore the freedom and exuberance of childhood, and invites adults to see it anew.

Posted on May 11, 2019May 12, 2019 FeaturesFilmmaker of the MonthMovies

“Castle in the Sky” Is Miyazaki’s Swashbuckling Steampunk Adventure

Laputa: Castle in the Sky
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While it doesn’t have the reputation of Miyazaki’s later works, Studio Ghibli’s sophomore film serves as a lovely steampunk primer to the man’s filmography.

Posted on May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 FeaturesFilmmaker of the MonthMovies

30 Years Ago, “Say Anything” Offered A Sunnier Alternative to “Heathers”

Say Anything
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We take a look back at Cameron Crowe’s 30-year-old romantic comedy, a film that’s much more than John Cusack and a boombox.

Posted on April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 FeaturesMovies

Ebertfest 2019: Celebrating Roger in Fine Filmic Fashion

Bound
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From Bound to Sideways to Romy and Michelle, this year’s Ebertfest was a celebration of the weird, eclectic, and fantastic films Roger Ebert loved.

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Posted on April 16, 2019April 15, 2019 Ebertfest 2019FestivalsMovies

A Look Back at Maya Angelou’s Gripping, Lively “Down in the Delta”

Down in the Delta
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Maya Angelou’s sole directorial effort Down in the Delta is a powerful and engaging look at a strong-willed family taking control of their destiny.

Posted on April 7, 2019April 9, 2019 FeaturesFilmmaker of the MonthMovies

When Johnny Met Tim: Burton, Depp, and the Limits of the Muse

Johnny Depp Tim Burton
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Every artist has their muse, but sometimes that relationship grows toxic and strains – with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, that moment appears long passed.

Posted on March 31, 2019March 29, 2019 FeaturesFilmmaker of the MonthMovies

Heathers at 30: Loving This Dead Gay Movie

Heathers
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Thirty years later, Heathers still inspires discussions about what’s too edgy to depict in movies, and whether a remake can still happen.

Posted on March 30, 2019March 29, 2019 FeaturesMovies

The Dirt Review: Eat Your Heart Out, Bohemian Rhapsody

The Dirt
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Netflix’s Motley Crue biopic falls along familiar music biopic tropes, but with all the band’s warts unashamedly on display.

Posted on March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 Movies

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