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The female journey as an existential quest; Richard Pryor’s Hollywood Bowl meltdown; Stop GamerGate; “Selma” is a horror movie; “Blackhat” scoring controversy.
Archives
Ebert Foundation Honors Finalists in Indiewire/Sundance Ebert Fellowship for Film Criticism
Finalists are announced in the Indiewire | Sundance Institute Ebert Fellowship for Film Criticism.
Predictions for the 87th Annual Academy Awards Nominations
Predictions for the eight major categories in the 87th Annual Academy Awards.
The Chase is the Thing: On Michael Mann’s “Manhunter,” “Heat” and “Public Enemies”
A look at the character-defining aspect of the chase in Michael Mann’s “Heat,” “Manhunter,” and “Public Enemies,” on the eve of the release of “Blackhat.”
Bright Wall/Dark Room Excerpt January 2015: “Break, Blow, Burn, and Make Me New” by Chad Perman
The January 2015 excerpt from Bright Wall/Dark Room on Mike Nichols’ “Wit”.
FXX’s “Man Seeking Woman” Needs to Find Better Match with Comic Timing
A TV review of FXX’s “Man Seeking Woman” with Jay Baruchel.
Confessions/Observations of an Awards Season Skeptic, Part One: How I Was Compelled To Stop Worrying and Be Okay with the Golden Globes
An awards season skeptic on the Golden Globes.
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Selma responds to “Selma”; Clooney and red carpet culture; The best art that offends us; Hip-hop isn’t a race relations cure-all; Enduring delights of “Duck Soup.”
Comedy Central Turns a Creative Corner with Larry Wilmore, New Critical Darlings
A review of “Broad City,” “Workaholics” and “The Kroll Show” in light of the upcoming premiere of “The Nightly Show with Larry Willmore” and the current upward creative trajectory of Comedy Central.
“Boyhood,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel” Win Golden Globes
Jana Monji reports live from the Golden Globes.
History of Hatred Documented in “Klansville, U.S.A.”
A new PBS documentary offers a well-crafted history of the KKK.
The Women of “Selma”: The Unsung Heroines of The Civil Rights Movement
An interview with Ava DuVernay and Carmen Ejogo as “Selma” opens nationwide.
“Godard: The First Wave” Comes to Chicago
A tribute to Jean-Luc Godard in light of the retrospective “Godard: The First Wave,” playing at the Siskel Film Center in Chicago.
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Rise of the black British actor in America; The gaze of “Foxcatcher”; Chris Kyle was a hate-filled killer; Sophia Takal on “The Lego Movie”; Sorry celebrities, the TCA does not clap.
Golden Globe Predictions and Where “Selma” Stands in the Awards Race
Predictions for the 2015 Golden Globes, a recap of the PGA and WGA nominations, and thoughts on where Ava DuVernay’s “Selma” stands in the awards season race.
The Duplass Brothers’ “Togetherness” is the First Great Show of 2015
A review of Jay & Mark Duplass’ “Togetherness” on HBO.
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When critics dare to break with critical consensus; Best DVDs and Blu-rays of 2014; Ava DuVernay responds to “Selma” controversy; Top 10 Films of 2014; Melbourne’s homeless get free entry to movies.
Roger Ebert: Back to the Future
Chaz Ebert unearths an archival video of Roger to start a discussion about the pros and cons of having interactive activities in movie theaters today.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: January 8, 2015
The latest offerings for streaming, On Demand, and Blu-ray entertainment, including “Boyhood,” “The Guest,” “Get On Up,” “Pride,” and more.
