Netflix’s Dull CIA Series The Recruit is More Like Paperwork
A review of the new series The Recruit, now playing on Netflix.
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Yellowstone Prequel 1923 Gets Off to a Slow Trot
A review of the new spin-off of Yellowstone, starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
The Banshees of Inisherin Named Best Picture by Chicago Film Critics Association
The CFCA Award winners of 2022.
Something Comes Out of Me That Has a Fatherly Quality: Paul Dooley on His New Book Movie Dad
Veteran character actor Paul Dooley talks about playing 25 movie dads, commercials for every letter in the alphabet, and why he loves Buster Keaton.
Stars Shine Brightly at the 5th CCA Black Celebration of Cinema and Television
A dispatch on last week’s 5th Critics Choice Black Celebration of Cinema and Television.
Awkward, Misguided Kindred Lets Down Its Source Material
A review of the new FX on Hulu show, Kindred, based on the novel by Octavia Butler.
Angelo Badalamenti (1937-2022)
A tribute to Angelo Badalamenti (1937-2022), the legendary composer of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Dr.
Everything Everywhere All at Once Leads Chicago Film Critics Nominations
The nominees for the 2022 Chicago Film Critics Awards.
National Treasure: The Edge of History Struggles to Solve Puzzle of Its Existence
A review of the new Disney+ show that seeks to resurrect the 2000s Nic Cage franchise.
Little America Returns For More Heartwarming Stories In Its Second Season
A review of the second season of Apple TV’s acclaimed anthology series.
The Sage, The Crone: Judith Ivey on Her Role in Women Talking
Judith Ivey talks about her part in Women Talking.
2023 Sundance Film Festival Announces Competition Films, Premiere Titles, Midnight Selections, and More
A look ahead at the many intriguing films that will be premiering next month at Sundance 2023.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Sarah Polley on Women Talking
An interview with Sarah Polley about her new film, Women Talking.
Short Films in Focus: The Sentence of Michael Thompson
An interview with the directors of the stunning short film, The Sentence of Michael Thompson.
Ebertfest Film Festival 2023 Passes On Sale December 12th
An announcement of passes going on sale Monday, December 12th, for the next Ebertfest Film Festival, which will take place April 19-22, 2023, in Champaign, Illinois.
Ten Christmas Movies You Need to Add to Your Holiday Viewing List
A guide to some underrated holiday movies to watch this season.
The Unloved, Part 108: Last Action Hero
Our series on underrated films gets to a blockbuster starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
