David Lowery and the Cinema of Narrative Displacement
A piece on the structure of David Lowery’s films.
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NBC Invites Viewers to Travel to “Midnight, Texas”
A review of the new NBC series “Midnight, Texas,” from the author of “True Blood.”
Mimicking Being a Human Being: Michael Cera on “Person to Person” and “Lemon”
An interview with actor Michael Cera, star of “Person to Person” and “Lemon.”
Fantasia 2017, Day 8: “Dead Shack,” “Better Watch Out,” “A Day”
My last three films from Fantasia Festival 2017, zombies, home invaders, and a sci-fi “Groundhog Day” riff.
Fantasia 2017, Day 7: “The Endless,” “The Laplace’s Demon,” “Lowlife”
On three of the best films from this year’s Fantasia Festival in Montreal.
Netflix’s “Ozark” is a Mindless Puzzle
A review of the new drama series “Ozark,” now streaming on Netflix.
Fantasia 2017, Day 6: “Bad Genius,” “Super Dark Times”
A dispatch on two of the best films from Fantasia 2017.
“A Wrinkle in Time,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and More at D23 Expo 2017
Disney previewed their upcoming live-action features during this year’s D23 Expo.
Disney Legends, “Wreck-It Ralph 2,” “Coco” and More at D23 Expo 2017
Disney Legends were celebrated and animation films were previewed at this past D23 Expo.
The Movie “STEP” Fills Me With Joy
In trying to shake-off the political blues, an article highlighting various things that bring me joy.
Fantasia 2017, Day 5: “Animals,” “House of the Disappeared,” “Origami”
On three more films from Fantasia Festival, a trio that oddly fit together thematically, despite being from entirely different parts of the world.
That Feeling of Connection: Gillian Robespierre and Elisabeth Holm on “Landline”
An interview with the co-writer/director Gillian Robespierre and co-writer Elisabeth Holm about their new comedy, “Landline.”
The History of America and Russia’s Cinematic Cold War
To understand our current political climate, let’s revisit the rich cadre of Cold War films in our collective cultural archives.
Fantasia 2017, Day 4: “The Honor Farm,” “Radius,” “Senior Class”
A report on Monday from Fantasia 2017 on three new films, including a World Premiere.
A Lasting Bite: The RogerEbert.com Staff Remembers George Romero
The writers of RogerEbert.com celebrate the career and legacy of the late George Romero.
Roger Ebert to be Inducted into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame on August 19th
An article about Roger Ebert’s induction into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame slated for August 19th.
Visual Evidence: Jeff Orlowski on “Chasing Coral”
An interview with director/cinematographer Jeff Orlowski about his new coral reef activism documentary, “Chasing Coral.”
