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Ten favorites from the Cannes Film Festival 2021

by Max Maller July 29, 2021August 18, 2021

This year’s selection included everything from a highly anticipated rock opera to compelling documentaries to an award-winning film featuring a character who lactates motor oil.

Posted inFilm

First Cow shows the evolution of Kelly Reichardt

by Kathleen Sachs March 12, 2020August 18, 2021

The writer-director transcends while still treading familiar ground.

Posted inBlogs

The shorter end of the Chicago International Film Festival: A talk with shorts programmer Sam Flancher

by Kathleen Sachs October 12, 2018August 18, 2021

“When people come up to me after screenings to tell me that they loved one of the shorts but hated another, I feel like I’ve done my job well.”

Posted inBlogs

There are Chicagoans in the 2018 Chicago International Film Festival!

by Kathleen Sachs October 10, 2018August 18, 2021

A mostly complete local viewing guide

Posted inBlogs

‘The Serenity of Madness’ showcases the brilliance and wonder of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s art

by Ben Sachs September 18, 2017August 18, 2021

An exhibit of the acclaimed Thai filmmaker’s photography and video work is currently on display at the School of the Art Institute’s Sullivan Galleries.

Posted inBlogs

Terrence Malick loves us—he just has a peculiar way of showing it

by Ben Sachs March 29, 2017August 18, 2021

With Song to Song, the Austin-based filmmaker finds transcendental beauty in his hometown’s music scene.

Posted inBlogs

Son of Saul opens at Music Box, plus more new reviews and notable screenings

by J.R. Jones January 29, 2016August 18, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue

Posted inBlogs

Weekly Top Five: Un Certain Regard winners

by Drew Hunt April 13, 2014August 18, 2021

Highlights from the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard section.

Posted inBlogs

At CIFF: Of Good Report, a kamikaze exercise in shock value from South Africa

by Ben Sachs October 17, 2013August 19, 2021

Notes on another unfortunate cliche of contemporary global art cinema—and one film that avoids mediocrity by being flat-out bad

Posted inBlogs

Essential versus arbitrary mystery in contemporary art house cinema

by Ben Sachs October 16, 2013August 19, 2021

Reflections on trends in contemporary art house movies, as observed in this year’s Chicago International Film Festival and Doc Films’ ongoing Hou Hsiao-Hsien retrospective

Posted inBlogs

The mixed blessing of watching movies online

by Ben Sachs May 20, 2013August 19, 2021

Considering how online viewing shapes both film appreciation and filmmaking.

Posted inBlogs

My favorite films of 2012

by Drew Hunt December 27, 2012August 19, 2021

Top Ten Films of 2012

Posted inBlogs

CIFF notes: after The Delay, a dip in the Mekong

by Ben Sachs October 13, 2012August 19, 2021

Observations of two films to play on the first day of this year’s Chicago International Film Festival

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The Master and In the Family: Two challenges, two victories

by Ben Sachs October 1, 2012August 19, 2021

Comparing two recent U.S. releases as theatrical experiences

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Apichatpong Weerasethakul spreads his Ashes

by Ben Sachs June 12, 2012August 19, 2021

Spreading the word about the Thai filmmaker’s latest short, which is streaming for free online

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