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The Complicated Brilliance of Chris Thompson: A Life Behind the Laughter
Chris Thompson, a veteran television writer and producer whose career defined the shifting landscape of American sitcoms from the 1970s through the digital age, passed away on Friday evening. He was 63. Thompson, a figure as well-known for his volatile personal life and hard-partying reputation as for his sharp, cynical wit, was found unconscious at […]
Behind the Surreal World of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’: A Masterclass in Practical Magic, Miniatures, and Stop-Motion Chaos
Editor’s Note: This piece contains spoilers for “I Love Boosters.” Boots Riley has never been a filmmaker interested in playing by the conventional rules of Hollywood realism. With his sophomore feature film, “I Love Boosters,” the multi-hyphenate writer and director has constructed a wildly ambitious cinematic playground. The movie crams an astonishing array of high-concept, […]
Behind the Seams: Douglas Keeve on Directing His Ex, the 1990s Fashion World, and the 4K Restoration of ‘Unzipped’
For journalists and documentary filmmakers alike, entering into a romantic relationship with a subject is a notoriously perilous ethical tightrope. Yet, when executed with a certain degree of artistic transparency, this blurred boundary can yield a uniquely personal, unguarded, and deeply intimate perspective. Few films capture this phenomenon quite as vividly as Douglas Keeve’s 1995 […]
Behind the Magic and Marxism of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’
Editor’s Note: This piece contains spoilers for “I Love Boosters.” Main Facts: A Visually Inventive, Politically Charged Second Feature Boots Riley’s second feature film, “I Love Boosters,” is an auditory and visual assault on conventional cinematic language, packed to the brim with high-concept absurdity and radical theory. From a luxury San Francisco apartment tilted at […]
Behind the Seams: The Complex Legacy of Douglas Keeve and Isaac Mizrahi’s ’90s Masterpiece Unzipped
Main Facts: The 4K Revival of a Fashion-Documentary Milestone Thirty years after its initial release, Douglas Keeve’s landmark 1995 documentary Unzipped is returning to the big screen in a stunning new 4K restoration. Headlining a limited theatrical run from Janus Films—with a supervisory rollout overseen by the original creators—the film offers modern audiences a transportive, […]
Behind the Subversive Craft of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’: A Masterclass in Practical Effects, Miniatures, and Stop-Motion Subversion
By [Your Name] Published in Film & Culture Journal Main Facts Boots Riley’s sophomore feature film, I Love Boosters, has officially arrived in theaters, bringing with it a dizzying array of high-concept social satire, surrealist imagery, and uncompromising anticapitalist commentary. Starring Keke Palmer as Corvette—a savvy designer-clothes booster operating in Oakland—alongside a powerhouse cast that […]
Behind the Surreal Chaos of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’: A Masterclass in Practical Effects, Miniatures, and Stop-Motion Revolution
(Editor’s Note: This piece contains major spoilers for Boots Riley’s second feature film, “I Love Boosters,” currently playing in theaters.) Main Facts Boots Riley’s second feature film, “I Love Boosters,” is a cinematic whirlwind that challenges the conventional boundaries of live-action filmmaking through an eclectic mix of surrealism, anticapitalist satire, and tactile visual effects. Starring […]
Behind the Scenes of KPop: How Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Blended Glitz, Beats, and Supernatural Warfare
Main Facts The Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation feature KPop: Demon Hunters represents a groundbreaking cultural and creative milestone. Directed by first-time feature filmmaker Maggie Kang—whose previous credits include serving as head of story on The Lego Ninjago Movie—alongside co-director Chris Appelhans (Wish Dragon), the film merges the high-energy spectacle of the global music phenomenon […]
Into the Amazon’s Maw: Behind the Scenes of the Creature Feature Event ‘Beware Boiúna’
In the pantheon of cinematic terrors, the jungle has always occupied a space of primal dread. From the claustrophobic shadows of the Amazon canopy to the deceptive tranquility of its river systems, the rainforest has served as the ultimate equalizer, reminding humanity of its fragility. This October, director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn) aims to […]
Behind the Lens of Maddie’s Secret: John Early and Film Comment Dive Deeper into His Directorial Debut
Main Facts Actor, comedian, and filmmaker John Early has captured the contemporary cultural zeitgeist with his feature-length directorial debut, Maddie’s Secret (2026). The film, which centers on a high-profile social media food influencer secretly battling bulimia, has sparked vibrant conversations across the independent cinema circuit. Following an initial in-depth conversation on the Film Comment Podcast […]
