Peacock’s Evocative Crime Thriller The Capture is Watching You
A review of the new series The Capture, which airs July 15 on Peacock.
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Revisiting My 2017 Article, My Daughter Loves Country Music, In Light of Mickey Guyton’s song, Black Like Me
In light of Mickey Guyton’s recent song, “Black Like Me,” Chaz Ebert reprints her 2017 essay detailing her decision to not attend a country music concert because of racial fear.
Ebert Fellow Sue-Ellen Chitunya Becomes Member of the Academy
An article congratulating Ebert Fellow Sue-Ellen Chitunya on becoming a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Sony’s Ghost of Tsushima Pays Homage to Samurai Cinema
A review of a new PS4 game that’s so heavily influenced by the work of Akira Kurosawa that it named a mode after him.
Wake Up!: Revisiting Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing Over 30 Years Later
Over 30 years later, Lee’s Do the Right Thing remains more relevant than ever.
A Canvas of Veracity: Aaron Schneider on Directing Greyhound
An interview with Aaron Schneider, director of Greyhound.
Something Deeper in Badass Immortal Heroes: Gina Prince-Bythewood and KiKi Layne on The Old Guard
An interview with director Gina Prince-Bythewood and actor KiKi Layne, about their new action film, The Old Guard.
Book Excerpt: Roads to nowhere: Kelly Reichardt’s broken American Dreams
An excerpt from Roads to nowhere: Kelly Reichardt’s broken American dreams, a new ebook from Seventh Row.
Why Watch Hamilton Now: An Interview with Lin-Manuel Miranda
An interview with the star and creator of Hamilton, as well as two of his incredible cast members.
History is Manifested Through These Individuals: The Fight Directors on Following the ACLU Lawyers Challenging Trump
An interview with the co-directors of The Fight.
Sing Along with the Endearing Little Voice
A TV review of Apple TV+’s Little Voice from Sara Bareilles.
Home Entertainment Guide: July 9, 2020
Newest releases on Netflix, Criterion, and Blu-ray, including Come and See.
Saying Goodbye: Revisiting Lulu Wang’s The Farewell
A Far-Flung Correspondent revisits The Farewell, which was scheduled to play Ebertfest 2020.
J.G. Quintel Wants You to Snuggle Up to HBO Max’s Close Enough
A review of the new animated series from the creator of Regular Show.
Short Films in Focus: Netflix’s Quarantine Compilation Film, Homemade
A look at Netflix’s new short film compilation series, Homemade.
Leave It All on the Dance Floor: Cristin Milioti on Palm Springs
An interview with the star of Fargo, How I Met Your Mother, Modern Love, and the upcoming Hulu comedy Palm Springs, with Andy Samberg.
Revisiting the Screwball Charms of What’s Up Doc?
A look back by a far-flung correspondent at the 1972 comedy.
‘I Am Shiva, the God of Death’: On the Deserved Anger of Michael Clayton
A feature on the lasting power of Tony Gilroy’s Michael Clayton.
