AFI Fest 2016: The First Film Noir Directed by a Woman, Ida Lupino’s “The Hitch-Hiker”
A report from AFI Fest on a presentation of Ida Lupino’s 1953 film, “The Hitch-Hiker.”
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New Voices: Ebert Young Writers Program for the Arts Covers HIFF 2016
A report from the Hawaii International Film Festival on the second annual Ebert Young Writers Program for the Arts, mentored by our resident critic Sheila O’Malley.
The Nature of Our Existence: On Denis Villeneuve’s “Arrival”
FFC Pablo Villaça explores the themes at the heart of Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi film “Arrival.”
AFI Fest 2016: “Piccadilly” and a Doomed Diva
A report from AFI Fest on a special presentation of 1929’s “Piccadilly,” as part of a tribute to tragic screen diva Anna May Wong.
Best Picture Contenders Celebrate Art of Epic Intimacy
A look at the films expected to dominate this year’s Oscar race and the narrative scope they share.
A Singular Voice in a Crowded Theater: Warren Beatty on “Rules Don’t Apply”
An interview with the legendary Warren Beatty.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: November 17, 2016
The latest on Netflix and Blu-ray, including three fantastic Criterion releases.
Finding Roger Ebert During My First Visit to Steak ‘n Shake
Roger’s beloved Midwestern burger chain gains a convert in its new location in Daly City, CA.
A Baker’s Dozen: 13 More Must-See Films of 2016
Chaz Ebert spotlights Part II of her list featuring must-see movies of 2016.
You Can’t Play a Symbol: Michael Shannon on “Nocturnal Animals”
An interview with Michael Shannon about the election, “Nocturnal Animals,” “The Night Before” and more.
Bright Wall/Dark Room November 2016: “This Mass of Conflicting Impulses: A Former Teen Narcissist Watches ‘Margaret'” by Lauren Wilford
An excerpt from this month’s edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
A Horror Story For Our Times: Another Look at Bob Fosse’s “Star 80”
A look at Bob Fosse’s 1983 film “Star 80” and its terrifying, timely depictions of misogyny.
AFI Fest 2016: “The Comedian”
An AFI Fest review of Taylor Hackford’s “The Comedian,” starring Robert De Niro and Leslie Mann.
We Have a Lifetime of Stories to Tell: Julie Dash on “Daughters of the Dust”
An interview with writer/director Julie Dash about “Daughters of the Dust,” on the occasion of the film’s 25th anniversary.
AFI Fest 2016: “Miss Sloane”
An AFI Fest review of John Madden’s gun lobby thriller “Miss Sloane,” starring Jessica Chastain.
The Song That Saved Roger: Memories of Leonard Cohen
Chaz Ebert shares a key scene from “Life Itself.”
Death, Sex & Money at the Music Box
An article about “Death, Sex & Money” LIVE at the Music Box Theatre.
