Ebert Symposium 2019 Preview: Keynote Speech, Diversity in Film Panel, VR Experiences
A preview of Friday’s Ebert Symposium Keynote Speech, Diversity in Film panel and lunchtime VR experiences.
Archives
I’m Not Friends with Her Anymore: On the Poignancy of It Chapter Two
A personal response to It: Chapter Two and an exploration of its themes.
Five Questions from Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood
A Far-Flunger offers questions that illuminate the themes of Tarantino’s latest.
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Veronica Cartwright on “The Field”; Musso & Frank turns 100, Silent films’ universally accessible power; ‘Mrs. Maisel’ actresses battle restraints on women; In defense of “The Fanatic.”
TV Review: FOX Looks For Their Own Hannibal in Effective Prodigal Son
A review of the new FOX series Prodigal Son, debuting September 23rd.
TV Review: New ABC Dramas Rely on Charismatic Ensembles
A review of two new ABC dramas, Stumptown and Emergence.
Nobody in their right mind sets off to do a movie with 25 main characters: Behind the Scenes of the Downton Abbey Movie
An interview with producer Liz Trubridge and actors Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael about Downton Abbey.
Venice 2019: Table of Contents
A hub for all of our content from the 2019 Venice Film Festival.
Ebert Symposium 2019 Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with Filmmaker Gregory Nava and Stacy L. Smith, Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
An article about the second Ebert Symposium scheduled for Friday, September 27th in Champaign, Illinois, with special guests including “El Norte” filmmaker Gregory Nava and Dr. Stacy L. Smith, founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.
TIFF 2019: A Personal Look at the Changing Face of the Toronto International Film Festival
An interview with Cameron Bailey and Joana Vicente, co-heads of the Toronto International Film Festival, and a personal reflection from a longtime veteran of the event.
TIFF 2019: 1982, Ordinary Love, Blackbird
On three films from TIFF, including dramas starring Liam Neeson and Susan Sarandon.
Home Entertainment Guide: September 19, 2019
What’s new on Blu-ray and streaming, including Booksmart, John Wick 3, and The Dead Don’t Die.
Roger Ebert’s Celebration of Hispanic FIlmmakers
A compilation of some of Roger’s reviews, celebrating the work of Hispanic filmmakers.
TIFF 2019: The Audition, Pelican Blood, The Whistlers
A dispatch from Toronto on three foreign films.
Pablo Larraín and Mariana Di Girolamo on Ema
An interview with director Pablo Larraín and star Mariana Di Girolamo about their new film, Ema.
Say Amen, Somebody Receives 4K Restoration in Theaters
An article about the 4K restoration of George T. Nierenberg’s “Say Amen, Somebody” currently receiving a limited theatrical release.
Bright Wall/Dark Room September 2019: Blind Date by Veronica Fitzpatrick
An essay on the Elaine May film A New Leaf, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
TIFF 2019: Varda by Agnès, The Australian Dream, Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator
A review of three docs from TIFF on Agnes Varda, Adam Goodes, and Bikram Choudhury.
Jojo Rabbit Wins Audience Award and Taika Waititi Wins Ebert Director Award at TIFF
An article about “Jojo Rabbit” winning the TIFF Grolsch People’s Choice Award and its director Taika Waititi wins the Ebert Director Award at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival.
