NYFF 2022: No Bears, R.M.N., All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
On three films that played at NYFF from legendary directors: Jafar Panahi, Cristian Mungiu, and Laura Poitras.
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Serious Oscar Contenders Dazzle at 2022 BendFilm Festival
An article detailing various highlights at the 2022 BendFilm Festival.
Goodbye to a Chicago Legend: Sergio Mims (1955-2022)
A tribute to Sergio Mims from members of the Chicago Film Critics Association and writers of RogerEbert.com.
Highlights from the 2022 Reeling: Chicago LGBTQ+ International Film Festival
A look back at the standout shorts and features from the 40th iteration of Chicago’s Reeling festival.
Sally Potter on Her New Short Film Look At Me, Her Metrograph Retrospective, Her Upcoming Comedy, and More
A career-spanning interview with Sally Potter in anticipation of a Metrograph retrospective celebrating the director.
Showtime’s Let the Right One In Expands on a Horror Classic
A review of the new Showtime series Let the Right One In, premiering on October 7th.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Carlota Pereda on Piggy
An interview with Carlota Pereda about her coming-of-age slasher film, Piggy.
Deadline Reports on Chaz Ebert Receiving FACETS Legend Award
An article about Matthew Carey’s recent report at Deadline about Chaz Ebert receiving the FACETS Legend Award.
Peacock’s A Friend of the Family Unpacks Harrowing True Story
A review of the new limited series based on the kidnappings of Jan Broberg.
FACETS Announces Launch of Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals
An article about the recently announced Chicago Alliance of Film Festivals.
Short Films in Focus: Glove
An interview with the co-directors of Glove, and a presentation of the short film.
The Unloved, Part 106: Surf Nazis Must Die & Def By Temptation
Our monthly series of unloved films gets to Lloyd Kaufman, the King of Troma.
Stay Weird: Highlights of the 2022 Fantastic Fest
A recap of the annual horror festival in Austin, Texas, now back in full form.
NYFF 2022: White Noise, Showing Up, Triangle of Sadness
A fest opening dispatch that includes thoughts on the Opening Night film, Noah Baumbach’s White Noise.
AMC’s Interview with the Vampire is a Cheesy but Curious Series Adaptation
A review of AMC’s series adaptation of Interview with the Vampire, premiering on October 2nd.
Somber Third Season of Ramy Takes a Great Show to Another Level
A review of the third season of Ramy, one of the best streaming dramedies.
Michael Kutza Details Legacy of Chicago International Film Festival in Starstruck
A piece on the new history of the Chicago International Film Festival by Michael Kutza.
Martin Scorsese’s World Cinema Project Returns with Fourth Criterion Box Set
A piece on the latest Criterion box set for the World Cinema Project.
Book Excerpt: Talk ’90s with Me by Matt Pais
A book excerpt from the new book by Matt Pais, a collection of interviews with ’90s icons.
Two Days Left to Participate in Screen Gems 2022 Online Auction
An article about the Screen Gems 2022 Online Auction running through Wednesday, September 28th.
