Criterion’s “World Cinema Project, Vol. 2” Offers a Film Class in a Box
A review of the second release from Criterion of the World Cinema Project, led by Martin Scorsese.
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Emotional Improv: Lea Thompson on “The Year of Spectacular Men”
An interview with Lea Thompson, director and co-star of “The Year of Spectacular Men.”
Songs from a Marriage: Zoe Lister-Jones on “Band Aid”
Writer/director/star/lyricist Zoe Lister-Jones talks about her new film, “Band Aid.”
Wonder Women of a Certain Age
In praise of the women in front of and behind the camera on “Wonder Woman.”
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Crying through the fight scenes in “Wonder Woman”; Behind Wonder Woman is a great man; How Patty Jenkins saved DC; Tributes to 1978’s “Superman”; Ebert on Jenkins.
Why is the Seat Moving?: Seeing “Wonder Woman” in 4DX
On the 4DX experience, “Wonder Woman,” and the magic of movies.
Short Films in Focus: “Ten Meter Tower (Hopptornet)”
This month’s edition of Short Films in Focus looks at a literal leap.
Pair of Film Art Books Offer Windows Into 2017 Blockbusters
Two Summer 2017 blockbusters get great companion books about their productions.
We Have to Recognize Ourselves in Films: Gabriela Cowperthwaite on “Megan Leavey”
Director Gabriela Cowperthwaite on how her experience as a documentarian helped her tell Megan Leavey’s story.
A Zombie with No Conscience: Trey Edward Shults on “It Comes at Night”
Writer/director Trey Edward Shults talks about making his unconventional tragedy horror, “It Comes at Night.”
Cannes 2017 Video #6: Critic’s Roundtable
Chaz Ebert moderates the annual Critic’s Roundtable at Cannes with Lisa Nesselson and Jason Gorber.
Showtime’s “I’m Dying Up Here” Can’t Find the Punchline
A review of the latest Showtime series starring Melissa Leo, Michael Angarano, Ari Graynor, Clark Duke, and more.
The Unloved, Part 42: Beloved
Scout Tafoya’s video essay series about maligned masterworks revisits Jonathan Demme’s Beloved.
Amy Heckerling on “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Clueless” and more
Writer/director Amy Heckerling takes a look back at her career.
Carnal Knowledge: “Story of Sin” Comes to Blu-ray
The only feature film Borowczyk made in his native country proves to be an underappreciated masterpiece that merits rediscovery and celebration.
God is in the Details: On “Wings of Desire” 30 Years Later
A look back at Wim Wenders’ “Wings of Desire,” which premiered at Cannes 30 years ago this month.
Getting Out of Vaudeville: Demetri Martin on “Dean”
An interview with writer/director/actor Demetri Martin about his new film, “Dean.”
Cannes 2017 Videos: Table of Contents
A table of contents containing Chaz Ebert’s complete video dispatches from Cannes 2017.
Cannes 2017 Video #7: The Winners are Revealed
Chaz Ebert reports on the winners of Cannes 2017 in her seventh video dispatch from the festival.
Cannes 2017 Video #5: “The Beguiled,” “Good Time,” “In the Fade” and More
Chaz Ebert reports on “The Beguiled,” “Good Time,” “In the Fade” and more in her fifth video dispatch from Cannes 2017.
