Foreground Material: “Stanley Kubrick: The Masterpiece Collection”
An appreciation of Stanley Kubrick on the release of “Stanley Kubrick: The Masterpiece Collection”.
Archives
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Jennifer Kent directs the year’s scariest movie; Best TV Shows of 2014; Lawsuit against NYFA; Why movies can’t stop explaining themselves; Anna Kendrick on her new musicals.
Science Fiction in 2014: The Genre as Empathy Machine
An article on the best sci-fi filmmaking of 2014, including “The One I Love,” “Coherence” and “Edge of Tomorrow.”
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: December 5, 2014
A bi-weekly feature on the best new streaming and Blu-ray releases, including “Comet,” “L’Avventura,” “Les Blank: Always For Pleasure,” “Starry Eyes,” and more.
Holiday Gift Guide 2014: Must-Read Books
A holiday gift guide compiling RogerEbert.com’s book excerpts from 2014.
Musical Planned on the Life of Roger Ebert
The Black Ensemble Theater is planning a musical on the life of Roger Ebert for Fall 2015.
“Life Itself” Makes Oscar Shortlist, PGA, NBR, BOFCA, NYFCO, WAFCA and EW Top Ten
“Life Itself” makes Oscar shortlist and collects accolades during the awards season.
Book Excerpt: Harmony Korine: Interviews by Eric Kohn
An excerpt from the book, “Harmony Korine: Interviews by Eric Kohn.”
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Chris Rock on Hollywood; Being big, black and scary; Terry Kilburn on “A Christmas Carol”; Filming in Death Valley; Ava DuVernay on “Selma.”
Robert Altman’s Lost Classics Finally on Blu-ray
An appreciation on the release of four Robert Altman films on Blu-ray.
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Olivia de Havilland on “Gone With the Wind”; R.I.P. Bob Baker; Chatting with Ethan Hawke; Kieran Fitzgerald on “The Homesman”; David Blaine interviews Madonna.
Stars Align at 2014 Gotham Independent Film Awards
Interviews with Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, F. Murray Abraham and others at the 2014 Gotham Independent Film Awards.
Video: “Ida” Panel Discussion at Columbia University
The “Ida” panel discussion at Columbia University.
“Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of a Legend”
A review of “Planet of the Apes: The Evolution of a Legend”.
Liv Ullmann: An Inspiration to all Women – Especially Those in Film
A feature on the legacy and impact of Liv Ullmann, whose “Miss Julie” opens this week.
“Life Itself” Wins Best Documentary From the National Board of Review
The winners of the 2014 National Board of Review Awards include “Life Itself.”
“Life Itself” Makes the Oscar Shortlist
“Life Itself” made the Academy Award shortlist.
“Pan”‘s Labyrinth
Rooney Mara is playing Tiger Lily in the new “Pan.” Eric Haywood took notice of the casting on Twitter and the response was fascinating.
“Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema” Launches at the Film Society
A preview of “Making Waves: New Romanian Cinema”.
Book Excerpt: “Rainer on Film: The Night of the Hunter”
An excerpt from “Rainer on Film: Thirty Years of Film
Writing in a Turbulent and Transformative Era”
on “The Night of the Hunter.”
