Celebrating Black Cinema: Shawn Edwards on the Black Movie Hall of Fame
An interview with Shawn Edwards on the creation of the Black Movie Hall of Fame.
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Highlights of Roger Ebert on Black Filmmakers for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, here are some of our favorites of Roger’s writing on Black filmmakers.
Keep on Dreaming: Reverend Jesse Jackson (1941-2026)
A tribute to the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Book Excerpt: The World of Black Film: A Journey Through Cinematic Blackness in 100 Films by Ashley Clark
A look at the new book from Ashley Clark, along with an excerpt from it, available today.
The Eye of a Camera: Frederick Wiseman (1930-2026)
A legendary documentarian is gone.
Remembering the Forgotten Movies of the 2026 Oscar Season
A salute to the urgent documentaries, quiet dramas and provocative filmmakers who were ignored by Academy voters.
Something Lasting and Unforgettable: Robert Duvall (1931-2026)
Another titan is gone. A few words on the impact of Robert Duvall.
Short Films in Focus: The 2026 Oscar-Nominated Shorts
A look at all of the shorts nominated for the 2026 Academy Awards.
“Train Dreams” Wins Big at the 2026 Independent Spirit Awards
The winners of this year’s Independent Spirit Awards, dominated by Netflix.
Love and Monsters: Three Films to Enjoy on Valentine’s Day
On three haunting films to watch this holiday.
Willing Participants: Harry Lighton and Harry Melling on “Pillion”
The writer-director and star talk about the psychological intricacies of A24’s unconventional queer romance.
We Give It Absolutely Everything: James Van Der Beek (1977-2026)
A tribute to the star of Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, gone at way too young an age.
FX’s “Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” Is A Stunning Exploration of Public and Private Life
Nothing about this series feels cheap, which is surprising given that Ryan Murphy produces it.
It All Starts With the Meditation App: Bart Layton on “Crime 101”
The filmmaker talks about bringing his documentary skills and early interest in visual art to his LA-set crime thriller.
Season 2 of Prime Video’s “Cross” Fails to Reach New Heights
The show unspools into a run-of-the-mill crime thriller.
I Will See You In Dreams: Akinola Davies Jr. on “My Father’s Shadow”
The filmmaker discusses the visual language of dreams, collaborating with his brother, and the difficulty of transporting film in and out of Lagos.
For You, It’s Always the Past: Kogonada and Benjamin Loeb on “zi”
An interview with the writer/director of Columbus, After Yang, and the Sundance film zi, along with his cinematographer.
Ambitious Fourth Season of AMC’s “Dark Winds” is a Mesmerizing and Moving Gem
The AMC hit continues to be one of the best shows on TV.
Stop By Peacock’s “The Burbs” for People Watching and Murder
Feels like an alternate universe live-action “Scooby Doo,” and just like your weird suburban neighbors, that’s oddly satisfying to watch.
Jump Into the Abyss: Óliver Laxe and Sergi López on “Sirât”
An interview with the director and star of the Oscar-nominated Sirât.
