Dispatch from Ebertfest: Goodbye to Understanding with Jean-Luc Godard
Diving into the wild sensory experience that is Goodbye to Language, which opened Ebertfest last night.
Archives
Before Ebertfest: A (Brief) Introduction
Before Ebertfest kicks off, a brief introduction from the writer running the blog.
Godfrey Cheshire’s “Death of Film/Decay of Cinema” Essay
A reposting of Godfrey Cheshire’s landmark essay in anticipation of the Critic’s Forum at Ebertfest.
Bright Wall/Dark Room April 2015: Car Chase Ends in Bay Swim, Police Say Screwballs Involved by Kara VanderBijl
An excerpt from the April edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room that playfully riffs on “What’s Up, Doc?”
An Overview of the 17th Annual Ebertfest
A film-by-film preview of the 2015 Ebertfest.
Ebertfest 2015 Comes Alive With the Sound of Music
A look at the gifted musicians scheduled to perform at Ebertfest 2015.
Some of Roger Ebert’s Favorite Documentaries Released on Criterion Blu-ray
Three films by Errol Morris and one by Steve James join the Criterion Blu-ray collection. They’re all must-owns.
In Praise of Film Critics: Why They Matter More Than Ever
Meet the critics attending Ebertfest 2015.
“The Connection” and “In the Land of the Head Hunters”
A piece on the Milestone Films releases of The Connection and In the Land of the Head Hunters.
“Goodbye Solo”
A review of Ramin Bahrani’s Goodbye Solo from a far-flung correspondent.
Ebertfest to Welcome Jason Segel, Chazz Palminteri and More
Ebertfest to welcome Jason Segel, James Ponsoldt, Chazz Palminteri, Jon Kilik, Julieta Zylberberg and Alan Polsky.
Charlie Chaplin’s “The Tramp” at 100
A history and appreciation of Charlie Chaplin’s “The Tramp” on its 100th anniversary.
HBO’s Brilliant “Veep” and “Silicon Valley” Make For Best Comedy Hour on TV
A review of HBO’s Veep and Silicon Valley.
Connect with the Ebert Community on Social Media
How to connect with the Ebert community online.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: April 9, 2015
A piece on the latest and greatest Netflix, On Demand, and Blu-ray releases including “The Immigrant”, “Interstellar”, “A Most Violent Year”, and more!
The Impact of Death Looms in the Fifth Season of “Game of Thrones”
A review of the start of the fifth season of “Game of Thrones”.
31st Chicago Latino Film Festival: Reigniting the Movie-Going Experience
A sneak peek of three highlights from the upcoming Chicago Latino Film Festival.
Netflix Starts Marvel Productions with Striking, Adult Take on “Daredevil”
A review of Netflix and Marvel’s “Daredevil”.
