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.
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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.
The New Black Film Rebellion
A feature on how Black political movements have been captured on film.
Escape Pod: Death, the Universe, and Everything by Sherin Nicole
A transcript from the sci-fi podcast Escape Pod by our contributor Sherin Nicole.
The Ultimate Underdog: On the Legacy of Apollo Creed
A feature on the legacy of Apollo Creed.
Ring the Alarm: The State of Black Kid Joy and What’s at Stake
A feature on the importance of ‘Black kid joy’ in art.
Welcome to Black Writers Week
An introduction to this week’s event series highlighting Black writers, critics, creatives, and pioneers.
Considering John Ford’s ‘Apology Western’ Sergeant Rutledge
A feature analyzing John Ford’s Sergeant Rutledge, and its place in the history of the Western.
The Burden Hollywood Puts on Black Storytellers (And How to Fix It)
A feature encouraging Black voices to express their Blackness.
Look Away, Look Away
A feature about the manner in which Black trauma is addressed in feature films.
Scientist Al Chambles Explains Why Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett’s Contribution to the Moderna Vaccine Matters in the Black Community
A feature about the development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine by the brilliant Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett.
Home Entertainment Guide: June 2021
The latest and greatest on streaming and Blu-ray, including Nightmare Alley, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Minari, The Nest, The Father, and more!
Don’t Leave A Stranger: Nicole Riegel and Jessica Barden on Holler
An interview with the director and star of IFC’s acclaimed Holler.
Meet the Writers of Black Writers Week 2021
The full list of writers who contributed to RogerEbert.com’s inaugural Black Writers Week (June 14-20, 2021).
