Robert Osborne: 1932-2017
A tribute to the late film buff, author and Turner Classics Movies host, Robert Osborne.
Archives
The Best Show on TV Returns in “The Americans”
A review of the new season of FX’s “The Americans,” television’s best program.
Remembering Vincent Chin
When will Asian Americans be considered American enough and when will Asians matter in the racial conundrum that is the United States?
Short Films in Focus: “Bacon & God’s Wrath”
An interview with director Sol Friedman about “Bacon & God’s Wrath” and a presentation of the short film.
The emotional reality of “Logan”
In praise of the first superhero film where people forget to take their medicine and sometimes cars don’t start.
Unlimited Potential: Olivier Assayas on “Personal Shopper”
An interview with Olivier Assayas, writer/director of “Personal Shopper.”
Best Picture Winner “Moonlight” Expands to 1,500 U.S. Theaters This Weekend
The best film of 2016 is now playing in 1,500 theaters across America.
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“Get Out” is the best movie about American slavery; In praise of Jordan Horowitz; That Oscars shocker; Painful black/white Oscar moment; Who killed “Twin Peaks.”
DOC10 Festival Runs March 30-April 2 at Davis Theater in Chicago
An article about the second annual DOC10 Film Festival scheduled to run Thursday, March 30th through Sunday, April 2nd in Chicago.
Star Power Almost Justifies “Feud: Bette & Joan”
A review of FX’s new mini-series, “Feud: Bette & Joan.”
The Unloved, Part 39: The Bling Ring
For the 39th installment in his video essay series about maligned masterworks, Scout Tafoya examines Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring.
The Present and Future: Ethan Hawke on “The Before Trilogy”
An interview with Ethan Hawke.
A Preview of the 22nd Annual Rendez-Vous with French Cinema
An extensive look at what films will be playing the 22nd “Rendez-Vous with French Cinema,” which runs from March 1-12 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater in New York.
Video: Bill Paxton on “A Simple Plan” at Ebertfest 2001
A video of Bill Paxton’s 2001 appearance at Ebertfest, where he discussed “A Simple Plan” with Roger Ebert and composer Brian Tyler.
The Consummate Everyman: Goodbye to Bill Paxton
The RogerEbert.com staff says goodbye to Bill Paxton.
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Peyton Kennedy on “American Fable”; Dale Robinette’s iconic “La La Land” photo; Hollywood diversity report; “I Am Not Your Negro” and white film critics; ReFrame tackles gender inequality.
