Hashtag Activism and the #CancelColbert campaign
The recent #CancelColbert campaign on Twitter raises all kinds of issues about racism, but also about hashtag activism.
Archives
Thumbnails 4/7/14
Tilda Swinton, interviewed; The story behind “Boy With Appple”; Analyzing how rape is depicted in television; “Poptimism” and music criticism; Thoughtful reflections on Roger Ebert.
The most important thing Roger taught me
The most important thing Roger Ebert taught me.
Thumbnails 4/4/14
David Letterman retires; Jonathan Glazer interviewed; Alan Partridge examined; “Leaked” claims exposed; Great films unveiled.
Milos Stehlik Honors Roger’s Commitment to Film
Facets Multi-media director Milos Stehlik remembers Roger at a February 2014 event honoring Roger posthumously with the Illinois Prize.
Filmmakers and Film Critics on Roger Ebert
A collection of quotes from filmmakers and critics honoring Roger’s memory.
Remembering Roger: The Table of Contents
We remember Roger on the anniversary of his death with a variety of pieces about his legacy and impact.
A New Worldly View: The 30th Chicago Latino Film Festival
A preview of the 30th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival, which takes place April 3-17, 2014.
The Homily from Roger Ebert’s Funeral
Rev. John F. Costello’s homily from Roger Ebert’s funeral.
For the love of it: notes on the decline of Entertainment Weekly, the firing of Owen Gleiberman, and the ongoing end of an era
Owen Gleiberman’s sacking as lead film critic of Entertainment Weekly — part of a ritual bloodletting of staffers at the magazine – marks the end of an era.
A Leave of Presence Revisited
Roger’s A Leave of Presence was posted a year ago and we revisit it today.
Teaching Us to Love Film: Film student Jamie Tyberg reflects on Roger
A college student studying film writes about Roger’s influence.
Thumbnails 4/3/14
Two visions of Metropolis; Movies with women in main roles make more money; Domestic violence in The Long Goodbye; An interview with Thelma Schoonmaker; Dissecting male violence and beginning a conversation that needs to be had.
Videos from Roger’s Memorial and from Two of Our Far Flung Correspondents
Video footage of the memorial for Roger Ebert.
Still Present: Memories of Roger Ebert a Year After His Passing
A year after the death of Roger Ebert, our critics and contributors on the site that bears his name were asked to share a memory of the man.
Dragons, Politicians, and Dorks: The New Sunday Nights on HBO
Brian Tallerico reviews the new seasons of Game of Thrones, Veep, and Silicon Valley on HBO.
Thumbnails 4/2/14
A blind critic shows us the light; The Wire and Juice; Death in television; Mac DeMarco and Salad Days; Teenage sexual promiscuity.
