The Lion King
The movie is never less interesting than when it's trying to be the original Lion King, and never more compelling than when it's carving out…
New Reviews
The Lion King
- Matt Zoller SeitzThe movie is never less interesting than when it's trying to be the original Lion King, and never more compelling than when it's carving out negative space within a very familiar property and strutting to the beat of its own, new music.
Luz
- Brian Tallerico
A Faithful Man
- Glenn Kenny
Into the Ashes
- Peter Sobczynski
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
- Brian Tallerico
CoinCoin and the Extra-Humans
- Scout Tafoya
She's Just a Shadow
- Simon Abrams
Bottom of the 9th
- Nell Minow
At War
- Matt Fagerholm
David Crosby: Remember My Name
- Godfrey Cheshire
Armstrong
- Matt Zoller Seitz
Sword of Trust
- Matt Zoller Seitz
Crawl
- Tomris Laffly
Balder and Dash
Viewing Midsommar, Us, and Lords of Chaos Through the Persona Filter
From a 2019 perspective, the Persona Filter can be used to better understand one’s sense of self, and to better understand the complexities of “extremely online” behavior.
Festivals & Awards
Fantasia 2019: Blood on Her Name, 1BR
Reviews of two noteworthy directorial debuts that recently had their world premiere at Fantasia.
Festivals & Awards
Comic-Con 2019: Cobra Kai
A piece on the event celebrating the return of Cobra Kai
Features
Demanders
Veronica Mars Returns to Hulu in Rare Successful TV Reboot
A review of the reboot of Veronica Mars, now on Hulu.
Balder and Dash
Comic-Con 2019: An Interview with the Creator of Thanos
An interview with Jim Starlin at SDCC, the man who gave us Thanos.
Balder and Dash
Comic-Con 2019: Batman Inducted Into Hall of Fame
A report on an event and pop-up museum from SDCC.
Festivals & Awards
Fantasia 2019: Bruce McDonald's Dreamland, Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby
Reviews from the Fantasia Film Festival of the beguiling hitman story Bruce McDonald's Dreamland, and a special presentation of a rare horror sequel.
Interviews
Old Friends Who’ve Just Met: Dave Goelz on The Muppet Movie, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance and Much More
An interview with Dave Goelz, a.k.a. Gonzo in "The Muppet Movie," which returns to theaters on July 25th and July 30th, courtesy of Fathom Events.
Festivals & Awards
NALIP Honors AAFCA with its 2019 We Are Inclusion Award
An article about the African American Film Critics Association receiving the We Are Inclusion Award from the National Association of Latino Independent Producers.
Festivals & Awards
Japan Cuts 2019 Preview
A preview of this weekend's Japan Cuts festival in New York City.
Balder and Dash
Bright Wall/Dark Room July 2019: Only I Know the Secrets: Breaking Down Under the Silver Lake by Ethan Warren
This month's Bright Wall/Dark Room excerpt on Under the Silver Lake.
Chaz's Journal
Fly Me to the Moon: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 and Man's Walk on the Moon
The writers at RogerEbert.com share their favorite moon-related songs, movies and events to celebrate the 50th anniversary of man's walk on the moon.
Interviews
From Blue Velvet to Top Gun: J. Hoberman on Movie Culture in the Reagan Era
An interview with the legendary critic J. Hoberman on the release of his book Make My Day.
Festivals & Awards
Fantasia 2019: Vivarium, Critters Attack!
Reviews from Fantasia of two films, including the sci-fi suburban horror story Vivarium and the latest Critters movie.
Festivals & Awards
Fantasia 2019: Phantom of Winnipeg
A review from Fantasia of a new documentary that celebrates Phantom of the Paradise and its fanbase.
