The Ebert Fellows on True/False 2025
The Ebert Fellows report from the True/False Film Festival.
Archives
How Ken Burns’ “Shadow Ball” Connects Baseball’s Past to Our Uncertain Future
To watch the fifth episode of Ken Burns’ “Baseball” is to see exactly what makes the sport great as a metaphor for the country.
How the One-Take Approach of “Adolescence” Traps Us in Tragedy
The unbroken shots of Netflix’s hit crime drama are more than just for show: They hit at the emotional immediacy of grief and despair.
Female Filmmakers in Focus: Fleur Fortuné on “The Assessment”
An interview with the director of the Elizabeth Olsen-led sci-fi drama.
Netflix’s “The Residence” Spins White House Chaos into Cozy Mystery
“The Residence” is a comedy of manners and murder that nails scintillating satire to the White House walls, compelling us to step inside.
Paramount+ True Crime Series “Happy Face” Entertains Even as It Loses Direction
I walked away from “Happy Face” having mostly enjoyed the experience of watching it, but I couldn’t say I was smiling.
Ambient Comedy: Carson Lund on “Eephus”
An interview with the director on bonding with the film’s ensemble cast, his approach to working with time, and the extraordinarily layered sounds of one last ballgame at Soldiers Field.
SXSW Film Festival 2025: Fu*cktoys, $Positions, Idiotka
On three of the most out-there titles to hit this year’s SXSW Film Festival.
Finding a Way Home: André Holland Never Rests
An interview with the star of The Actor, The Dutchman, Exhibiting Forgiveness, and Love Brooklyn – and that’s just recently.
Age Has No Expiration When It Comes to Talent
Women continue to defy the age limits of Hollywood roles.
SXSW Film Festival 2025: 42nd Street, The Spies Among Us, Make It Look Real
On three buzzed docs from this year’s fest.
Can’t Stop the Vilanch: Legendary Comedy Writer Spills on the Creation of His Career’s Guiltiest Pleasures
An interview with the legendary Bruce Vlianch.
SXSW Film Festival 2025: Redux Redux, Descendent, The Surrender
On three of the most-buzzed horror films from SXSW this year.
SXSW Film Festival 2025: Are We Good?, I’m Carl Lewis!, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
On three profile docs from SXSW on Marc Maron, Carl Lewis, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
SXSW Film Festival 2025: Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, Fantasy Life, Brother Verses Brother
Three of the more purely enjoyable films of this year’s SXSW are highlighted.
SXSW Film Festival 2025: Forge, Slanted, The True Beauty of Being Bitten by a Tick
On three interesting AAPI films from this year’s Austin event.
Brian Tyree Henry Does His Best to Carry Apple TV’s Explosive “Dope Thief”
One can’t help but wonder what the 150-minute film version directed by Scott would have looked like.
Movies for the Freaks: Mark Anthony Green on “Opus”
An interview with the director of A24’s new thriller about his time at GQ and balancing genre thrills with heady themes.
