A Thousand Cuts: The Cinematic Cost of Counting Beans
The question is, what, now, today, in the immediate future, and for years to come, is “the industry”?
Talking Screens, September 3-9, 2021: 9/11 Docs Drop | Candyman’s Chicago Art Bonafides | Chicagoland Shorts Returns
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is Marvel’s latest extension of its production line, in theaters only over the Labor Day weekend.
Film Top 5: September 2021
September’s film offerings
Talking Screens, August 27-September 2, 2021: The Candyman Can | The Evening Hour and Wachowski’s Magic Hour | Steve James’ Nashville
“Candyman” is at long last released to theaters and Braden King’s rural elegy “The Evening Hour” lingers for a second week at the Siskel.
Talking Screens, August 20-26, 2021: Facets Sets Reopening | KTQ’s Unapologetic at Siskel | Don DeLillo’s Only Produced Screenplay
Another cautious week as theatrical exhibition still struggles to find its footing.
Talking Screens, August 13-19, 2021: CODA | Ema | Aretha
Releases scheduled for theaters this week include the heartwarming Sundance sales smash “CODA”; the stomp-and-romp Chilean musical “Ema”; Jennifer Hudson’s impersonation of Aretha Franklin in “Respect”; the claustrophobic horror of “Don’t Breathe 2.”
What Dreams Are Made On: Tarantino From Heel To Toe And Back Again
Halfway through 2021 film memoirs punch harder than movies…
Talking Screens, August 6-12, 2021: Siskel Reopens with Leos Carax’s Annette | The Green Knight’s Dank Joy
The Siskel Film Center reopens on Friday and the week’s biggest-budgeted opener is James Gunn’s return to filmmaking, “Suicide Squad.”
Film Top 5: August 2021
Recommended movies to see in the theaters this month.
Talking Screens, July 30-August 5, 2021: Helen Keller’s Socialist Smile | M. Night Shyamalan’s Likable Old Schlock
A note on this week’s openers and holdovers.
