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Thumbnails 8/22/17
Theodore Collatos on “Tormenting the Hen”; Essay that changed film criticism; Who really directed “Tombstone”; True star of “Frasier”; Post-horror movies taking over cinema.
An American Original: The RogerEbert.com Staff Remembers Jerry Lewis
Our writers share their memories of the late, great Jerry Lewis.
A Right to Tell Their Stories: Eliza Hittman on “Beach Rats”
An interview with the director of “Beach Rats” and “It Felt Like Love.”
“Madden NFL 18” Expands League to Include Cinematic Storytelling
A review of EA Sports’ “Madden NFL 18,” focusing on its breakthrough new cinematic story mode, “Longshot.”
Scientific Cinema: Michael Almereyda on “Marjorie Prime”
Writer/director Michael Almereyda on adapting the sci-fi play “Marjorie Prime” for his latest idiosyncratic project.
The Third Course: Michael Winterbottom on “The Trip to Spain”
An interview with director Michael Winterbottom about “The Trip to Spain,” the third installment in his food trilogy.
Remembering Nancy Koppelman (1954-2017)
A remembrance of my late friend, Nancy Koppelman.
Original Flow: Danielle MacDonald and Geremy Jasper on “Patti Cake$”
The director and star of “Patti Cake$” talk about New Jersey accents, rapping, acting advice and more.
The Running Men: Benny & Joshua Safdie on “Good Time”
An interview with director duo Benny and Joshua Safdie about their latest gritty New York story, “Good Time.”
“Marvel’s The Defenders” Does Bare Minimum For Netflix Fans
A review of the new Netflix series, “Marvel’s The Defenders.”
Pens to Lens 2017: Stop Motion, Psychological Horror and Chief Illiniwek
Part II of our 2017 Pens to Lens Gala coverage, featuring remarkable short films written by students in Champaign-Urbana.
Pens to Lens 2017: Flowerboys, Werebananas and Opposite Day
Part I of our 2017 Pens to Lens Gala coverage, featuring remarkable short films written by students in Champaign-Urbana.
30 Minutes on: “Elevator to the Gallows”
As much as can be said about Louis Malle’s jazzy French noir in 30 minutes.
It’s About Us: The Legacy of “Bonnie and Clyde”
The Ebert Voices crew celebrates a classic as it turns 50 years old, Arthur Penn’s “Bonnie and Clyde.”
Thumbnails 8/11/17
“The Glass Castle” tidies up a disturbing memoir; Paranoid style; Watching “Dunkirk” with autism; Bill Pullman remembers John Candy; Last hurrah of “Beach Party.”
Epix’s “Get Shorty” Adaptation Lacks Rhythm of Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard gets the Prestige TV treatment but they forgot to include his most essential element, tight pacing.
There Are People Like Me: Jeannette Walls on “The Glass Castle”
An interview with author Jeannette Walls about “The Glass Castle,” a new family drama based off her memoir.
