El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
A project that feels true to its source, a well-crafted epilogue for a beloved character who vividly understands the concept of consequences.
I’m Not Friends with Her Anymore: On the Poignancy of It Chapter Two
May contain spoilers
A personal response to It: Chapter Two and an exploration of its themes.
Roger Ebert's Celebration of Hispanic FIlmmakers
A compilation of some of Roger's reviews, celebrating the work of Hispanic filmmakers.
Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2019: Blind Date by Veronica Fitzpatrick
An essay on the Elaine May film A New Leaf, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
The Golden Cage Loses Its Shine: A Personal Reflection on Gregory Nava's El Norte
As a boy in Mexico City whose parents struggled to get by, the United States carried such magical connotation in my imagination.
Gregory Nava's "El Norte" Will Be Back on the Big Screen in Honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month
An article about the re-release of Gregory Nava's "El Norte" on Sunday, September 15th, kicking off a week of special coverage in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
CFCA Mourns Losses of Members David Schultz, Andrea Gronvall
The Chicago Film Critics Association is saddened to report the loss of two of our members, David Schultz and Andrea Gronvall.
Dr. Stacy L. Smith Will Be the Keynote Speaker at the Second Annual Ebert Symposium, Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem
An article about the second annual Ebert Symposium, "Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem," scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.
Weak Storytelling Hampers Man of Medan
A review of a new cinematic video game, Man of Medan.
Short Films in Focus: Squirrel
An interview with the writer/director of Squirrel, and a presentation of the short film.
Preview of Noir City Chicago 2019
An in-depth preview on the classic noir films that will be playing at Chicago's Music Box Theater from Sept. 6-12.
