Rev. Jesse Jackson Transferred Out of Hospital, Mrs. Jackson in the ICU
An article about Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife being hospitalized with COVID-19.
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KVIFF 2021: The Worst Person in the World and a Conversation with Radu Jude
Thoughts on a few films and a larger conversation with the director Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn about the state of cinema.
Out Upon the World’s Stage: Lincoln as History and Tragedy
An appreciation of Lincoln, its theatrical roots, and how it merges the voices of Tony Kushner and Steven Spielberg.
Ebertfest Postponed Until April 20-23, 2022
An article announcing the postponement of and new dates for Ebertfest.
AAFCA TV Honors 2021 to Stream This Saturday, August 28th
An article about the 3rd annual AAFCA TV Honors, which will stream at 2pm CT this Saturday, August 28th.
Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building is a Playful True-Crime Romp
A review of Only Murders in the Building, a new Hulu mystery series premiering on August 31.
The Good Fight Complicates Our Black and White World
An appreciation of the fifth season of the Paramount+ drama The Good Fight, which ends today.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut Expands Gorgeous Game
A video game review of a PS5 game heavily inspired by the films of Akira Kurosawa.
Profiles in Courage: Special Updates on Erica Ford and Dr. Kahil El’Zabar
A special update on Erica Ford and Dr Kahil El Zabar, two of the subjects featured in our Profiles in Courage series during Black Writers Week.
KVIFF 2021: Zátopek, Paris, 13th District, Petite Maman
Scout Tafoya reports from the 2021 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, including the latest by David Ondříček, Jacques Audiard, and Celine Sciamma.
M. Night Shyamalan, Super Storyteller
On M. Night Shyamalan’s Eastrail 177 Trilogy and how it reflects comic book culture.
Pushing Forward: On the Power of The Disciple
A look at The Disciple from a far-flung correspondent.
Fantasia 2021: Hellbender, The Righteous, The Last Thing Mary Saw
A Fantasia dispatch about three films that had their world premiere this past week.
Fantasia 2021: Junk Head, The Great Yokai War: Guardians, The Sadness, Yakuza Princess
Coverage of four more films from Fantasia 2021, including the latest from Takashi Miike.
Spike Lee’s NYC Epicenters 9/11-2021½ is Timely, Powerful, and Personal
A review of the four-part docuseries from Spike Lee, starting Sunday on HBO.
Daughters of the Dust to be Presented by Chaz Ebert as Part of the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Chicago Favorites Series
An article about the upcoming screening of Julie Dash’s “Daughters of the Dust” hosted by Chaz Ebert as the opening film to kick-off the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Chicago Favorites Series on Saturday, August 21st.
Book Excerpt: Subjective realities: The art of creative nonfiction film
An excerpt from the new book from Seventh Row Publishing.
Stunts Are Physical Storytelling: Maggie Q on The Protégé
An interview with Maggie Q about her new action film, The Protégé.
Another Chance: On the Sustained Power of John Frankenheimer’s Seconds
Another look at the timeless power of Seconds.
