Sundance 2026: The Shitheads, The History of Concrete, The Invite
The last Sundance seems heavy on comedies this year. Here are some thoughts on two, along with a documentary that might be the funniest movie of the trio.
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Sundance 2026: Leviticus, Buddy, Mum I’m Alien Pregnant
On three films from the Sundance Midnight Madness program.
Sundance 2026: Birds of War, One in a Million, Silenced
On three film from the World Documentary program at Sundance this year.
Sundance 2026: Carousel, Hot Water
Our first two reviews of films in the Dramatic Competition program of Sundance.
Sundance 2026: I Want Your Sex, The Incomer, Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story
The last Sundance in Park City is off to a good start with a truly horny film from one of its favorite sons.
Lightning in a Bottle: Angus MacLachlan on “A Little Prayer”
The writer-director talks about his latest film, his process, and art’s ability to expand personal horizons.
FOX’s “Memory of a Killer” Can’t Remember Why It Exists
FOX is launching a new thriller after the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. It’s forgettable.
The 8 Biggest Snubs of the 2026 Oscar Nominations
Our picks for the biggest snubs of Oscar morning, including Chase Infiniti, Jafar Panahi, Eva Victor, and more.
RogerEbert.com Covers Awards Season
The news stories, films, and interviews that have defined the 2025-26 awards season.
“Sinners” Sets Record with 16 Oscar Nominations
The 2026 Oscar Nominations, led by Ryan Coogler’s masterpiece.
Ryan Murphy’s “The Beauty” Gives Excess Sex, Violence, & Half-Baked Ideas
This show is best appreciated as a wild ride.
Apple TV’s Excellent “Shrinking” Continues to Find Humor in the Heartache
It feels increasingly like a balm for troubled times, a reminder that nothing is more important in this world than the people we love.
The 17 Best Movies About Radio, Ranked
Films that celebrate the analog in an age of digital disconnection.
2026 Sundance Preview: 20 Films We Can’t Wait to See
The last Utah Sundance looks great. Here are 20 reasons why.
A Great Sophie Turner Carries Prime Video’s “Steal” Over its Cliches
A review of the latest Prime Video thriller, starring Sophie Turner.
2026 Oscar Nominations Predictions in the Major Categories
Our awards expert makes his predictions for this week’s Oscar nominations.
Remote-Droppers and Jeff Bridges: Nick Digilio on His Book About 40 Years Reviewing Movies
An interview with the WGN podcaster and critic on his new book evaluating his decades of reviewing.
Aim Your Rage at the Right Target: Park Chan-wook and Lee Byung-hun on “No Other Choice”
The director and star talk about fatalism, light, and how the film changed their approach to disappointment and failure.
“Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials” Will Send Your Snooze Button Into Overdrive
There’s no regard for Christie’s prose, no idea who the series’ audience is meant to be, and no goal except to further increase Netflix’s intellectual property resources.
School Spinoff “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” Boldly Goes Through Growing Pains
The latest Trek spinoff takes its characters to space school, and learns some of its own lessons as it goes.
