The Ebert Fellows on Sundance 2017
Emma Piper-Burket, Sasha Kohan and Walker King reflect upon their Sundance 2017 experience.
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Did You Know There’s a New Stephen Chow Movie Coming out Friday?
It’s disappointing, but unsurprising that “Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back” is not being gifted with a “Kung Fu Hustle”-scale release.
Netflix’s “Santa Clarita Diet” is Not Filling Enough
A review of Netflix’s new series, “Santa Clarita Diet,” which premieres tomorrow.
“24: Legacy” is a Busted Clock
A review of the new FOX reboot, “24: Legacy,” premiering after the Super Bowl.
Sundance 2017: Five Under-the-Radar Movies From This Year’s Fest
A recap of Sundance 2017 that focuses on five films not getting as much buzz as they deserve.
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Alexis G. Zall on “Coin Heist” and YouTube; What is a dog’s purpose; Ed Asner on Mary Tyler Moore; 25 intimidating movies; Power of cheap music.
PBS’ “Spy in the Wild” Gives a Close-Up Look at Animal Kingdom
A preview of the new PBS series “Spy in the Wild,” which puts animatronic cameras among wild animals big and small.
A Supreme Artist: Pascal Mérigeau on “Jean Renoir: A Biography”
An interview with author Pascal Mérigeau, whose latest work celebrates the life of filmmaker Jean Renoir.
Sundance 2017: “Lemon,” “Menashe”
Reviews from Sundance of two NEXT features to look out for, “Lemon” and “Menashe.”
Sundance 2017: “Nobody Speak,” “City of Ghosts”
A review of two docs from Sundance about the ongoing war against information, “Nobody Speak” and “City of Ghosts.”
Sundance 2017: “Chasing Coral,” “I Dream in Another Language,” “Walking Out”
Reviews from Sundance of three films that directly involve our relationship with nature, including “Chasing Coral,” “I Dream in Another Language” and “Walking Out.”
NBC Tweaks the Workplace Comedy with “Powerless”
A review of the new NBC comedy, “Powerless.”
Everyone is Fragile: The Power of “Dark Night”
A personal piece on gun culture, as reflected in Tim Sutton’s new film, “Dark Night.”
Sundance 2017 Interview: The Filmmakers of “Quest”
An interview with the director and producer of Sundance documentary breakthrough “Quest.”
Sundance 2017: Trump and the Politics of Film Festivals
A piece on the first Sundance Film Festival during the Trump administration.
Sundance 2017: “I Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymore,” “Dina” Lead Festival Winners
A complete list of winners from the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
A Shared Love of Film: Brandon Collins and Justin Brown on “Medium Popcorn”
An interview with the hosts of the movies podcast, “Medium Popcorn.”
Interview: Michael Phillips, Recipient of the 2017 Roger Ebert Award
An interview with Chicago Tribune critic Michael Phillips, this year’s recipient of the AAFCA’s Roger Ebert Award.
