“Life Itself” Opens at Siskel Center
“Life Itself” opens at many more venues, including the Gene Siskel Film Center.
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The Unloved, Part 10: The Village
Part ten in Scout Tafoya’s The Unloved series tackles The Village.
TIFF 2014, Day One: “The Judge”
The 2014 Toronto Film Festival opened with “The Judge,” starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, and we were there.
From the Archives: “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work”
A reposting of Roger Ebert’s 2010 review of Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg’s documentary, “Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work.”
Joan Rivers: 1933-2014
An obituary for iconic comedian Joan Rivers, who died Thursday, September 4th, at age 81.
Thumbnails 9/4/14
The legacy of “Empire Records”; BuzzFeed’s secret weapon; A thousand years of the Persian book; Female characters in film; The Persona of 3 Women on Mulholland Dr.
Two Thumbs Up For Leonard Maltin
A tribute to Leonard Maltin by RogerEbert.com’s writers, on the occasion of his reference book Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide ceasing publication after 45 years.
Telluride 2014 Comes to a Close with Breathtaking “Birdman”
A review of one of the most buzzed films of Telluride 2014, “Birdman.”
2014 Toronto International Film Festival Preview: Five Key Questions
A sneak peek of the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival that focuses on 5 key questions.
Thumbnails 9/3/14
Nude photo hacking is a sex crime; 13 things you never noticed in Wes Anderson films; Lars von Trier’s new TV show; Whit Sillman’s ‘Cosmopolitans’; Patton Oswalt quits Twitter.
Lost in the Movie Wilderness: “The Iron Giant” To the Rescue
An appreciation of Brad Bird’s “The Iron Giant” on its 15th anniversary.
TV Review: Fascinating Experiment of “The Chair” Illuminates Filmmaking Process
Starz’s “The Chair” sheds light on how the director shapes a film.
TV Review: Final Seasons of “Boardwalk Empire” and “Sons of Anarchy” Promise Violent Resolutions
The final seasons of “Boardwalk Empire” and “Sons of Anarchy” start next week.
Thumbnails 9/2/14
“Life Itself” among year’s best films; Dismal summer box office; Cary Elwes on “The Princess Bride”; Not wild about “Wild”; 21 films to see this fall.
Telluride 2014: True Stories Turn to Festival Hits in “The Imitation Game,” “The Price of Fame”
A Telluride response to Morten Tyldum’s “The Imitation Game” and Xavier Beauvois’ “The Price of Fame.”
Book Excerpt: “Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show” by Tara Bennett
An excerpt from “Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show,” which includes interviews with Joss Whedon, Damon Lindelof, Ronald D.Moore, Terence Winter, Bill Prady, Shawn Ryan, David Shore, Jane Espenson and more.
Short Films in Focus: “Paraíso”
The first installment of “Short Films in Focus” takes a look at “Paraíso” by Nadav Kurtz.
There’s Something About “Blade Runner”
A new look at the role of hero and villain in Ridley Scott’s “Blade Runner.”
Telluride 2014: Personal Politics in “Rosewater,” “Tales of the Grim Sleeper”
A report from the Telluride Film Festival on Jon Stewart’s “Rosewater” and Nick Broomfield’s “Tales of the Grim Sleeper.”
