Introduction to Women Writers Week 2026
An introduction to this week’s special event.
Archives
Home Entertainment Guide February 2026: “Predator: Badlands,” “Song Song Blue,” “A Little Prayer,” More
The newest stuff on physical media, including Criterion releases of “3:10 to Yuma,” “A Woman Under the Influence,” and “The Man Who Wasn’t There”.
The Play’s the Thing with MGM+’s Charming Ode to the Theater, “American Classic”
Curl-up-on-the-sofa comfort viewing at its finest.
Berlinale 2026: A Politicized Festival with Great Political Cinema
A report from this year’s Berlinale, including several highlights of a robust, controversial year.
Ebertfest Unveils Initial Slate for Final Festival, “The Last Dance”
On the first announcements of Ebertfest 2026, including “The American President” and “Nuremberg.”
Twisty, Funny HBO’s “DTF St. Louis” is an Addictive Watch
Confidently written, acted, and directed, HBO’s “DTF St. Louis” could be called a suburban noir.
All’s Well that Ends Well in Part Two of “Bridgerton”’s Fourth Season
It’s clever again, emotional again, and surprising again.
Christy Lemire Bids a Fond Farewell to RogerEbert.com
A goodbye to one of our favorite writers with links to dozens of her reviews.
“Resident Evil: Requiem” is a Perfect Evolution of Past Successes
Consistently satisfying, riveting, and sometimes even terrifying.
Life Within the Lens Celebrates Black Filmmaking
On a program this week at the Music Box in Chicago that spotlighted filmmaking for Black History Month.
“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” Maintains Momentum in Confident Second Season
Season 2 of Apple TV’s hit delivers on the promise of its freshman outing.
“God of War: Sons of Sparta” is a Clunky Footnote in Legacy of Incredible Franchise
It’s a game with moments that never becomes a sum as interesting as its parts.
Laughs Come Consistently in NBC’s Clever “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
A consistently funny show that could stand alongside Carlock’s previously acclaimed creations.
CBS’s “CIA” Refuses to Read the Room
An important part of quality is understanding the audience, moment, and subject matter. “CIA” does none of that.
Chaz Ebert Remembers Reverend Jesse Jackson: Oct 8, 1941 – February 17, 2026
A tribute to one of the most important figures of the last century.
Hulu’s “Paradise” Splits Its Focus And Gets More Frustratingly Unhinged In Season 2
There are a few pulpy delights here and there, but this particular apocalypse moves a bit too slowly.
Netflix’s “Strip Law” Should Stay in the Animated Desert
“Strip Law” just isn’t funny.
Season 2 of “The Last Thing He Told Me” Is the Last Thing You’ll Want to Watch
“The Last Thing He Told Me” only works if you can suspend disbelief and just go with the fact that these are both the smartest/most-talented people you’ve ever met and the stupidest.
Netflix’s Massive Hit “The Night Agent” Returns with Confident Third Season
The third season of “The Night Agent” is arguably the best.
ABC’s “Scrubs” Returns to Network TV as if It Never Clocked Out
A return that feels almost like what the show would look like now if it never left the air.
