Video Interview: Ethan Hawke on “Born to Be Blue”
An interview with “Born to Be Blue” star Ethan Hawke.
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Welcome to Women Writers Week
An introduction by Publisher Chaz Ebert to our week of content by women writers.
Her Own Story: A Nora Ephron Appreciation
An appreciation of the late novelist and filmmaker Nora Ephron.
Good Manners, Goodbyes and Puppies
A FFC essay on the values of Downton Abbey and Roger’s fandom of the show.
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Albert Brooks on “Defending Your Life”; Profile of Frank Sinatra Jr.; Comic Con on the couch; Sean J.S. Jourdan on “Teddy Boy”; Sterling Hayden’s towering screen presence.
Roger, You Would Love Ebertfest 2016
A preview of Ebertfest 2016 and the first Ebert Humanitarian Award
Batman v Superman v Roger Ebert: A Collection of Reviews
A collection of Roger Ebert’s Batman and Superman movie reviews.
Charismatic Leads Make For an Engaging “The Catch”
Shonda Rhimes tries for another guilty pleasure in the fun, charismatic “The Catch.”
“Sonita,” “Hooligan Sparrow,” “In Transit” Among Highlights at DOC10 Festival
A preview piece on the DOC10 festival at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre.
NBC’s “Heartbeat” is a Strong Contender for Worst Show of the ’15-16 Season
A review of a new NBC medical drama that might stop your heart.
“The Little Prince: The Art of the Movie” Offers Glimpse at Cinematic Satisfaction Delayed
A book review of the companion for the now-delayed “The Little Prince.”
The Tougher Thing Is To Feel: “The Flash” and Masculinity
A piece on how CW’s “The Flash” takes a subversive edge to modern portrayals of superhero masculinity.
Bringing My Mother Back From the Dead: Jacob Bernstein on Nora Ephron and “Everything is Copy”
An interview with Jacob Bernstein about his mother Nora Ephron, the subject of his HBO doc “Everything is Copy.”
“La Dolce Vita” No More: On The Current State of Foreign-Language Film Distribution
A look at the devolving marketplace in America for foreign language films.
SXSW 2016: “Don’t Think Twice,” “Operator,” “Don’t Breathe”
A report from SXSW on five noteworthy world premieres.
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A PA recalls working with PTA on “There Will Be Blood”; Sarasota Film Festival unveils line-up; Paul Reubens on Phil Hartman; The devil down south; Academy apologizes for Asian jokes.
Video Interview: Arnaud Desplechin on “My Golden Days”
A video interview with director Arnaud Desplechin about My Golden Days.
SXSW 2016: “In a Valley of Violence,” “Keanu,” “War on Everyone”
A report from SXSW 2016 on the latest from Ti West, Keegan-Michael Key & Jordan Peele, John Michael McDonagh and more.
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Oral history of “The Golden Girls”; Spotlight on Bradley Bischoff; Francis Lawrence on “Mockingjay Part 2”; Louis C.K. on meanness; David W. Packard rescues classic films.
