Forget the Alamo: The Silver Anniversary of Lone Star
The best film ever set in Texas, with the deepest understanding of Texas.
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Reintroducing Sparks: Edgar Wright and Russell and Ron Mael on The Sparks Brothers
An interview with Edgar Wright and musical duo Ron and Russell Mael about their new documentary celebrating 50 years of Sparks.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2021: When Plans Run Counter to People by Cody Benjamin
An essay by Cody Benjamin about Moneyball, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Why I Chose Family Law Over Business Law
An essay from Andre Hammel, Esq., about how his new alternative system in family law helps to advocate for a better co-parenting outcome.
Doc10 Festival 2021: Three Highlights of a Powerful Year
Three of the best films from the excellent 2021 edition of Doc10.
Mark Harris Joins The Media Lounge to Discuss White People Money
A chance to hear Chicago filmmaker Mark Harris discuss the production of his latest, White People Money, with the Media Lounge Podcast.
Juneteenth Becomes Our Nation’s Second Official Independence Day
An article about the historic Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery
A Letter to Roger Ebert from a Former Ebert Fellow
A former Ebert Fellow writes Roger Ebert a letter to close out Black Writers Week.
Family Speaks the Truth: A New Documentary about Sojourner Truth as told by her Descendants
On a new documentary project about the legacy of Sojourner Truth, abolitionist and suffragist for women’s rights.
The Bond Between Parent and Child in Zack Snyder’s Justice League
A feature on what Justice League means to me.
Reprise: The Evolution of Afrofuturism: Black Power, Black Love, Black Superheroes and Magic
Afrofuturism panel discussion for Black Writers Week, featuring distinguished guests: Steven Barnes, Dr. John Jennings, Ytasha Womack and moderator Tananarive Due.
Whose Gaze: A Roundtable of Black Film Critics at the Movies
The second panel for Black Writers Week, featuring film critics Sarah-Tai Black, Emmanuel Noisette, Tambay Obenson, Reginald Ponder, Carla Renata, Gil Robertson, Kathia Woods and moderator Chaz Ebert.
The Tanning of Hollywood: Reimagining Equity and Inclusion as a Pinnacle Measure of Cinematic and Theatrical Excellence
The first panel for Black Writers Week, featuring Jon Carr, Shawn Edwards, Karen Horne, JaNeika James, JaSheika James, Troy Pryor, and Rebecca Ford.
Why I Keep Making Movies
A personal reflection from a Chicago filmmaker and former Ebert Fellow about his eye-opening and arduous path to being a filmmaker.
Mr. Soul!: A Case Study in Indie Film Distribution
A feature about the production of the great documentary Mr. Soul! and the extraordinary path it took to get the film made and distributed.
A Film Doula: Janicza Bravo on Making Zola
An interview with the director of the upcoming Zola.
Apple TV+’s Dark Physical is Definitely Not a Comedy but Still Worth Your Time
A review of Apple TV+’s Physical, starring Rose Byrne.
The Tanning of Hollywood Panel to be Broadcast at 3pm CT Tomorrow
A preview of the Black Writers Week panel, “The Tanning of Hollywood: Reimagining Equity and Inclusion as a Pinnacle Measure of Cinematic and Theatrical Excellence,” which will be broadcast on YouTube at 3pm CT on Wednesday, June 16th.
The Diversity in Media Question
A feature about where the TV landscape is in terms of representation and diversity.
