Thumbnails 2/14/17
Rokhsareh Ghaem Maghami on “Sonita”; Chicago filmmakers on the Trump era; Jamal Joseph on “Chapter and Verse”; Maggie Greenwald on “Sophie and the Rising Sun”; The boy from “Charade”.
Archives
HBO Goes for a Ride with Pete Holmes in “Crashing”
A review of HBO’s new sitcom “Crashing.”
60 Minutes on: “John Wick: Chapter Two”
A review written in 60 minutes about “John Wick: Chapter Two.”
Living Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances: Sam Schacht on Method Acting
An interview with the legendary Sam Schacht about the art of Method Acting.
How to Live in This World: On “The Brother From Another Planet”
A look at John Sayles’ brilliant “The Brother From Another Planet.”
What Nightmares May Come: How the “Resident Evil” Films and Games Work Together
A history of the “Resident Evil” films and video games, how they’ve influenced each other, and how the two latest entries split.
“The Obama Years: The Power of Words” Honors Previous President’s Eloquence
A report on the Smithsonian Channel’s “The Obama Years: The Power of Words,” and its recent screening in Chicago.
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Oscar nominees spotlight diversity; Best Actor Battle; Damien Chazelle wins DGA Award; “The Salesman” may win thanks to Trump; All nominees tipped to win.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: February 9, 2017
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including “Queen of Katwe,” “Loving” and “Black Girl.”
“The Missing” is Sure to Satisfy Mystery Fans
A review of the second season of “The Missing,” premiering this Sunday on Starz.
“Valley Girl” to Screen February 17th at New Beverly Cinema
A reprint of Roger Ebert’s review of “Valley Girl,” screening February 17th at the New Beverly Cinema.
FX’s “Legion” is Not Your Average Superhero Show
A review of FX’s fantastic new Marvel property, “Legion.”
Michael Phillips, Anthony Hemingway, Vanessa Morrison and Floyd Norman Honored with AAFCA Awards
Four honorees were celebrated during a special luncheon preceding the African American Film Critics Association awards on February 8.
Video Interview: Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer on “Hidden Figures”
Katherine Tulich talks to Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer about “Hidden Figures.”
Short Films in Focus: The 2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
A look at this year’s roster of Oscar-nominated shorts from all three categories.
Sundance 2017: The Natural World in The New Climate Sidebar and Beyond
An Ebert Fellow on films and programs from Sundance that focus on the environment.
Sundance 2017: Docs Capture the Current State of Police Tension and Race
A report on three documentaries from Sundance that tackle race relations in the era of Black Lives Matter.
Two American Pioneers of Peaceful Protest Celebrated with PBS Documentaries
PBS will soon be airing two documentaries that provide introductions to lesser known activists who believed in nonviolent civil disobedience.
Sundance 2017: “Dayveon,” “Deidra & Laney Rob a Train”
A review from Sundance of two films from the festival’s NEXT category, “Dayveon” and “Deidra & Laney Rob a Train.”
The Ebert Fellows on Sundance 2017
Emma Piper-Burket, Sasha Kohan and Walker King reflect upon their Sundance 2017 experience.
