Your Guide to Ebertfest 2025: Day 1, April 23rd
What to expect on Day 1 of the festival.
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Transformation and Rebirth: Constance Tsang on “Blue Sun Palace”
The Chinese-American director talks about the film’s many long takes, filmmaking as grief process, and more.
The Second Season of “Andor” Stands Tall
It is what “Star Wars” (and all sci-fi TV) can be at its very peak.
Defined In Isolation: Ryan Coogler on “Sinners”
An interview with the director about the soulful undertones of his genre-defying period thriller.
The Dream Within the Fairy Tale: Emilie Blichfeldt on “The Ugly Stepsister”
An interview with the director of Shudder’s latest fractured fairy tale.
Chicago Latino Film Festival 2025: Highlights of a Creative Force
A report from the Chicago Latino Film Festival.
The CW’s “Sherlock & Daughter” Appears to be Made for No One
Ultimately, “Sherlock & Daughter” doesn’t give us new ways to see either of its titular characters.
Prime Video’s “#1 Happy Family USA” Gives Ramy Youssef the Freedom to Laugh at Post-9/11 Paranoia
A biting, insightful, and clever social animated satire, perfect for Youssef’s fanbase.
Big Blocks of Fun: A Minecraft Movie
Jared Hess’ big-budget video game adaptation may be light entertainment, but it’s perfectly calibrated.
In Season 2 of HBO’s “The Rehearsal,” Nathan Fielder Tries to Save Lives
As gasp-inducingly hilarious as it is strangely poignant.
Apple TV’s “Government Cheese” is Almost Great
David Oyelowo’s new comedy is off to a good start but has some work to do to improve in season two.
There’s No Catharsis: David Cronenberg on “The Shrouds”
An interview with the legend about his latest film, The Shrouds.
Screen Scholars Assemble in Chicago Despite Culture Warfighters Defunding Universities
A report from the Society for Cinema and Media Studies event that took place in the shadow of protests in Chicago last weekend.
The Day James Bond Movies Died
What does the move from theatrical to Amazon mean for the James Bond franchise? A Far Flung correspondent and huge 007 fan considers the possiblities.
“North of North” Carefully Balances Darkness and Charm
“North of North” will draw you in and hold you close.
“Black Mirror” is Back to Bum You Out with One of Its Stronger Seasons
A good season of Black Mirror dropped today! 2025 keeps surprising.
Chicago Critics Film Festival Announces Full Schedule, Special Guests
The schedule for this year’s Chicago Critics Film Festival, including Q&As with Jay Duplass, Eva Victor, and David Strathairn!
Total Fidelity: Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza on “Warfare”
The writers and directors talk about bringing a Navy SEAL’s real-life story to screen without a shred of fictionalization.
