B.J. Novak’s The Premise is an Inspired Satire of Modern Issues
A review of B.J. Novak’s new anthology series The Premise, premiering September 16 on FX on Hulu.
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TIFF 2021: The Rescue, Attica, Hold Your Fire
On three of the best docs of 2021 from Toronto.
TIFF 2021: Encounter, Earwig, Inexorable
On three films from TIFF, including one starring Oscar nominee Riz Ahmed.
TIFF 2021: Benediction, The Forgiven, The Humans
On three films from TIFF, including the latest from master Terence Davies.
TIFF 2021: Neptune Frost, Mlungu Wam (Good Madam), Lingui The Sacred Bonds
On three African films that premiered at TIFF this year.
TIFF 2021: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, Belfast, Colin in Black and White
On three very different biographical projects from TIFF.
TIFF 2021: Violet, A Banquet, Kicking Blood
On three unsettling films from TIFF 2021, including the latest from Olivia Munn.
TIFF 2021: Petite Maman, The Power of the Dog, Huda’s Salon
Thoughts on three TIFF films, including the latest from Celine Sciamma and Jane Campion.
Telluride Film Festival 2021: Table of Contents
A table of contents featuring the complete coverage of the 2021 Telluride Film Festival at RogerEbert.com.
Venice Film Festival 2021: Table of Contents
A table of contents featuring the complete coverage of the 2021 Venice Film Festival at RogerEbert.com.
Strength Behind the Joy: Max Harwood, Lauren Patel and Jonathan Butterell on Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
An interview with director Jonathan Butterell and actors Max Harwood and Lauren Patel about their new film, “Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.”
Telluride Film Festival 2021: The Lost Daughter, King Richard, Nuclear Family
On three films from Telluride, including the latest from Olivia Colman and Will Smith.
Y: The Last Man Takes Its Time to Find Its Own Personality
A review of FX on Hulu’s Y: The Last Man.
57th Chicago International Film Festival Runs October 13th-24th, Will Host Fundraiser on September 13th
An article about the 57th Chicago International Film Festival, which runs Wednesday, October 13th, through Sunday, October 24th, and will host a fundraiser on Monday, September 13th.
Showtime’s American Rust is a Lackluster Drama
A review of the new mystery series American Rust, premiering September 12 on Showtime.
Michael K. Williams: 1966-2021
A tribute to the star of The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and Lovecraft Country.
A Sort of Frankenstein Experiment: Hagai Levi on Remaking Scenes from a Marriage
An interview with the writer/director of HBO’s remake of Ingmar Bergman’s Scenes from a Marriage
TIFF 2021 Preview: 20 Films We Can’t Wait to See
20 films we will cover from the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.
Short Films in Focus: Ava’s Dating a Senior!
A presentation of the short film Ava’s Dating a Senior!, and an interview with writer/director Frédéric Da.
