Chaz’s Journal

Film Independent President Josh Welsh Dies at 62
Honoring a fierce advocate for independent and diverse filmmaking, who passed on New Year’s Eve.

It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness (book by Chaz Ebert, with Foreword by Tamron Hall)
Read the foreword to Chaz Ebert’s new book, courtesy of Tamron Hall.

Chaz Ebert on the Slate Podcast “Death, Sex & Money”
Chaz Ebert guests on Slate’s hit podcast.

My Night at the Critics Choice Celebration of Black Cinema and Television
A reflection on my time at the Critics Choice Association’s celebration of Black entertainers in film and television.

Centenarian Icons Celebrated During Wellness Warrior Weekend
A report from last weekend’s premiere of Chaz Ebert’s The Wellness Warrior from a former editor at the site with a personal connection to the film.

Chaz Ebert, CEO of RogerEbert.com, Makes Directorial Debut with “Wellness Warrior”
A documentary about centenarian who started the modern wellness movement to screen at the Chicago International Film Festival.

Thumbnails 8/15/24: Six Must-Reads You Don’t Want To Miss This Week
Some interesting recent articles that you might have missed, including an interview with the director of the controversial new film, It Ends with Us.

Interview with Next Avenue: Chaz Ebert Wants You To Give a FECK
A reprint of an interview from NEXT AVENUE with Chaz Ebert about her book It’s Time to Give a FECK: Elevating Humanity through Forgiveness, Empathy, Compassion and Kindness .

Chaz Ebert Calls for Candidates and Elected Officials to Give a FECK and Pledge to Restore Civility to Political Discourse
A call for peace from Chaz Ebert.

The Gene Siskel Film Center Celebrates the First and Last of Famous Filmmakers with their Entrances & Exits Series
A preview of the upcoming summer screening series, running August 1st-29th.

Chaz Ebert and Ebertfest Honored By Experience Champaign-Urbana Foundation’s Toast of Tourism
The award honors her work with Ebertfest and its impact on the broader community of Champaign-Urbana.

A Preview of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Chaz offers a video preview of the most exciting titles passing through this year’s festival.

Launch Day for My Book, It’s Time To Give a FECK! Book Tour Dates, Tamron Hall Show
Chaz Ebert is touring with her new book, It’s Time to Give a FECK. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to see her in a city near you.

Ebertfest 2024 Announces Full Lineup, With Guests Including Eric Roberts, Mariel Hemingway, Larry Karaszewski, and More
A preview of this year’s 25th Ebertfest Film Festival which runs April 17-20th in Champaign, Illinois.

Facets to Honor Academy Museum President Jacqueline Stewart at the 2024 Screen Gems Benefit
An article detailing FACETS Chicago’s upcoming Screen Gems Benefit honoring the Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Jacqueline Stewart, who will be in conversation with previous honoree Chaz Ebert.