Something Bigger Than Myself: Billie Piper on Rare Beasts
An interview with actress Billie Piper on her directorial debut.
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Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers is a Crowded, Tedious Retreat
A review of the new Hulu miniseries, which premieres on August 18.
What It Means to Be Human: Neill Blomkamp on Demonic
An interview with writer/director Neill Blomkamp about his new horror film, Demonic.
The Candyman Experience Arrives in Chicago This Weekend
An article about the promotional “Candyman” experience arriving in Chicago on August 21st and 22nd.
Message from Chaz Ebert: Please Get Vaccinated
An urgent reposting of RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert’s video PSA on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Netflix’s The Chair Sets Up a Potentially Great Show
A review of the new Netflix series starring Sandra Oh, Jay Duplass, Bob Balaban, and Holland Taylor.
Melissa Haizlip’s Mr. Soul! to Premiere on HBO Max on August 22nd
An article about Melissa Haizlip’s acclaimed documentary, “Mr. Soul!”, premiering on HBO Max on Sunday, August 22nd.
A Preview of the 2021 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
A preview of the upcoming 55th annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which runs from August 20-28.
Home Entertainment Guide: August 2021
The latest and greatest on streaming and Blu-ray, including A Quiet Place, Part II, La Piscine, Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, and Cat O’ Nine Tails.
Fantasia 2021: Bull, Voice of Silence, Baby Money
A dispatch on three films from Fantasia, including world premieres.
Fantasia 2021: What Josiah Saw, Stanleyville, Glasshouse
On three films from this year’s Fantasia, including one fest stand-out.
Shudder’s Slasher: Flesh & Blood is a Great Late Summer Diversion
A review of the latest season of Shudder’s Slasher, featuring David Cronenberg.
Amazon’s Modern Love Only Intermittently Offers Romantic Insight in Season Two
A review of the second season of Modern Love, now playing on Amazon.
FACETS to Reopen on September 17th, Hold Industry/Press Open House on August 24th
An article about Chicago’s film venue FACETS reopening on September 17th, preceded by an Industry/Press Open House on August 24th.
Disney+’s What If…? is a Cynical Remix of MCU Storylines
A review of the new Marvel anthology series What If…?, now playing on Disney+.
Netflix’s Ambitious Brand New Cherry Flavor Wants to Mess You Up
A review of Netflix’s crazy new show Brand New Cherry Flavor.
From Guillermo and Gottfried to the Golden Arm, Ebertfest 2022 is Back in Full Swing
A sneak peek at numerous films set to screen at the 22nd Roger Ebert Film Festival, a.k.a. Ebertfest 2022.
Winning is Easy: Producer Griffin Dunne on the 2006 Hidden Gem, Game 6
An interview with producer Griffin Dunne about Game 6, a hidden gem from 2006 now on VOD.
It Didn’t Take Long for Me to Feel Empathy: Nanfu Wang on In the Same Breath
An interview with Nanfu Wang, director of In the Same Breath.
