Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013
Paying homage to the great man on what would have been his 83rd birthday.
Archives
On the Renewed and Continuing Necessity of “Exterminate All the Brutes”
“Exterminate All the Brutes” is a documentary unafraid to meet emotion with emotion, because emotion ranks among fascism’s most powerful and effective tools.
Tribeca Film Festival 2025: The Narrative Features
On the narrative features of this year’s Tribeca.
Field Notes: Navigating Its First Film Festival
A preview of Monday’s Field Notes Film Festival in Chicago.
Tribeca Film Festival 2025: The Documentaries
On the documentaries of this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
You Do Not Encourage a Dodo to Fly: Harris Yulin (1937-2025)
Celebrating the venerated character actor, who died this week at 87.
Explore the World of “Dune: Awakening”
A review of the new game set in the world of Dune.
Just Wasn’t Made for These Times: Brian Wilson (1942-2025)
A tribute to a musical genius.
The 20 Best Films of 2025 So Far
Our staff picks 20 films from 2025 that stand out from the crowd.
Michael Douglas to Present Newly Restored “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
The Milos Forman classic will be honored at this year’s Karlovy Vary.
Syfy’s “Revival” Resurrects the Small-Town Zombie Craze In Suitably Morbid Fashion
It’s really the cast that helps elevate “Revival,” particularly Scrofano, who carries the entire piece on her resolute shoulders.
I Love You For Who You Are: Sly Stone (1943-2025)
A tribute to the funk legend, and a testament to the complicated responsibilities of Black genius.
Cannes 2025 Video #9: Wrap Up
Chaz talks to artists and critics about the fest, and premieres her inaugural FECK/CANNES Award.
Gifts in the Impediment: Nina Conti and Shenoah Allen on “Sunlight”
An interview with the collaborators and stars of their quirky microbudget road movie.
Rescuing a Movie About Angels From the Devil Himself: Kevin Smith on “Dogma”
The filmmaker talks about his relationship with Roger and wresting the film back from Harvey Weinstein’s clutches.
Dancing With Death: Mike Flanagan on “The Life of Chuck”
An interview with writer/director Mike Flanagan.
How Ving Rhames Became the True Heart of the Mission: Impossible Franchise
In praise of the underrated key to the success of the Mission: Impossible movies.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marva Nabili on “The Sealed Soil”
An interview with the director of the earliest extant film directed by a woman from Iran.
Owen Wilson Brings Clever, Funny “Stick” in Under Par
“Stick” embraces clever and snappy, sitcom banter while serving up a cocktail of sports comedy and warm-hearted dramatic beats.
Humanizing the Sharks: Sean Byrne on “Dangerous Animals”
An interview with the writer-director of IFC Films’ shark-themed serial killer thriller.
