You’re In My Heart (The Final Acclaim): Patricia J. Sobczynski, 1941-2021
A film critic pays tribute to his mother.
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My Happy Place: Thanksgiving Edition Updates
Chaz Ebert revisits selected highlights from readers who contributed to her “My Happy Place” series and provides their updates in honor of Thanksgiving.
Wearing a Mask to Tell the Truth: Ryūsuke Hamaguchi on Drive My Car
An interview with the writer/director of Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy and Drive My Car.
Hawkeye is a Forgettable Vision of a Secondary Hero
A review of the fifth Disney+ original Marvel series, starring Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld.
Home Entertainment Guide: November 2021
On the latest Blu-ray and streaming releases, including The Protégé, Respect, Candyman, and Jungle Cruise.
Bright Wall/Dark Room November 2021: Why You Want to Leave Me? by Steph Green
An essay about My Big Fat Greek Wedding, excerpted from the new issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Netflix’s Hellbound is a Brutal, Thrilling Series About Belief
A review of the new Netflix series Hellbound, directed by Yeon Sang-ho.
Sharp Writing, Fantastic Leads Keep The Great in Power
A review of season two of Hulu’s The Great.
Listening as an Action: Mike Mills on C’mon C’mon
An interview with writer/director Mike Mills about his new film, C’mon C’mon.
Robust Call of Duty Vanguard Delivers More of the Same
A review of Call of Duty: Vanguard, one of the biggest video games of the year.
HBO Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls is a Fun but Flawed Romp
A review of HBO Max’s new original comedy series.
Amazon’s The Wheel of Time is a Bland Fantasy Epic
A preview of the new Amazon series The Wheel of Time, based on the books by Robert Jordan.
Cowboy Bebop Fails to Find a Rhythm
A TV review of Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop, premiering Friday, November 19th.
Highlights of the 2021 Film Fest 919 Include King Richard, Passing, and More
A recap of the Film Fest 919 from October.
The Gift of Being Able to Hear Her Voice: Aunjanue Ellis on Playing the Williams Sisters’ Mother in King Richard
An interview with Aunjanue Ellis about her performance as Oracene Price in the new film, King Richard.
The Freedom to Pass
An essay on Rebecca Hall’s film “Passing,” and the phenomenon of choosing to live as a different race other than the one prescribed by society penned by its executive producer, Chaz Ebert.
Choreography on the Court: Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton on King Richard
An interview with Saniyya Sidney and Demi Singleton, stars of Reinaldo Marcus Green’s new film, “King Richard.”
Excellent Ensemble, Clever Storytelling Give Showtime’s Yellowjackets Its Sting
A review of Showtime’s Yellowjackets, starring Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, and Christina Ricci.
Taylor Sheridan Taps the American Mine of Toxic Masculinity for Mayor of Kingstown
A review of Paramount+’s Mayor of Kingstown, starring Jeremy Renner, Kyle Chandler, and Dianne Wiest.
