CIFF 2019: Preview of the 55th Chicago International Film Festival
An extensive preview of the films being shown at the 55th annual Chicago International Film Festival.
Archives
For My Birthday, I Celebrated Victory Gardens Theater
Chaz Ebert celebrated her birthday by honoring Victory Gardens Theater in October 2019.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2019: A New Spirit for ’75! by Ethan Warren
An essay about Martin Scorsese’s Rolling Thunder Revue, as excerpted from the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Bong Joon-ho on the Themes and Crafts of His Must-See Film, Parasite
An interview with director Bong Joon-ho about one the year’s biggest cinematic sensations, Parasite.
NYFF 2019: A Year of Milestones
This year’s festival was one of the strongest I’ve ever witnessed.
What to Watch for Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The experts sound off on what films to watch in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
NYFF 2019: Varda by Agnes, He Walked by Night, 45 Seconds of Laughter, Dodsworth
A report on four films, new and old, from the final days of the New York Film Festival.
You Would Be Best to Wipe USA’s Treadstone From Your Memory
A review of USA’s Treadstone, based on the world of Jason Bourne.
Jessica Biel Anchors Promising Mystery of Limetown
A review of Limetown, starring Jessica Biel and Stanley Tucci.
IDA Open Call for Documentary Magazine Editorial Fellows
An article about the International Documentary Association’s (IDA’s) Documentary Magazine Editorial Fellowship Initiative.
CW’s Nancy Drew is Just Ridiculous Enough
A review of the new CW series, which premieres October 9.
The Legendary Edward James Olmos on Stand and Deliver, American Me, Battlestar Galactica and More
An interview with the legendary Edward James Olmos about his expansive career.
In Loving Memory of Diahann Carroll and Jessye Norman
A remembrance of two legendary groundbreaking Divas who recently passed away, actress Diahann Carroll and opera singer Jessye Norman.
“The Bed Thing”: A Short Film by MZS
A short film about two friends trying to get through a period of loss.
Thank You to the Cast of My Play, The Great Debate
An article highlighting the cast of Chaz Ebert’s play, “The Great Debate.”
The Lost Souls of Joaquin Phoenix
A look back at the definitive performances from the most exciting American actor working today.
Video Interview: Renee Zellweger on Judy
A video interview with the star of Judy, Renee Zellweger.
The Truth Will Out Eventually: The Laundromat Writers on Turning Global Financial Fraud into A Sharply Comic Wild Tale
An interview with screenwriter Scott Z. Burns and author Jake Bernstein about The Laundromat.
