Top 20 Films of 2021
It has only been within the last few months that I began seeing movies in a theater again. Attending press screenings has felt akin to a family reunion, allowing me […]
Tag Archives: Barry Jenkins
Indie Outlook: Ninth Anniversary
The past year could’ve very easily been the last of my site, Indie Outlook. I founded it the day after Independence Day in 2012 as a way to provide a […]
Black Voices Matter: An Interview Compilation
Last week at RogerEbert.com, I joined the site’s publisher, Chaz Ebert, and my fellow editors in sharing articles both new and republished to express our allegiance with the #BlackLivesMatter movement. […]
CIFF 2017 Preview: “Princess Cyd,” “The Square” and Eight More
There is an immense assortment of highlights to be savored at the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival, kicking off Thursday, October 12th, and running through Thursday, October 26th. I am […]
Indie Outlook Picks the 2016 Nominees
With Oscar prognostications in full swing, I’m presenting my annual list at Indie Outlook of the five nominees I would personally select in nearly every category, including one that I […]
Top 20 Films of 2016: Part II
I’ve often referred to my all-time favorite films as the gifts that keep on giving. These aren’t pictures that can be fully experienced upon an initial viewing or even the […]
CIFF 2016 Preview: “La La Land,” “Moonlight” and More
Movie lovers in the Windy City have a massive treat in store for them when the Chicago International Film Festival kicks off this week. Boasting the strongest line-up in recent […]
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