Highlights of the Second Annual Chicago Critics Film Festival
Highlights and schedule for the 2014 Chicago Critics Film Festival.
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Things crashing into other things: or, my superhero movie problem
Why aren’t superhero movies more special?
Art Inspired by Ebertfest 2014
Krishna Bala Shenoi shares artwork inspired by the films of Ebertfest 2014.
Interview: The Visual Confidence of “Blue Ruin” Director Jeremy Saulnier
Jeremy Saulnier, the filmmaker behind the Sundance hit Blue Ruin, discusses his precise approach to his art form.
Interview: Kevin Spacey Takes Another Left Turn
Kevin Spacey discusses the timelessness of William Shakespeare, impact of Hill Street Blues, and the moment he knew he was an actor.
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Debating the merits of episode 5 in “Game of Thrones: Season 4.” Fear of cancellations may be a thing of the past; In defense of Cylops; Scientist revolts against film editing; Gaming’s inseparability from whiteness.
The Unloved, Part 6: Sorcerer
Scout Tafoya’s latest edition of The Unloved makes the case for William Friedkin’s Sorcerer, a 1977 box office bomb that is already coming in for critical re-evaluation.
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Five dumbest arguments against gender diversity. Why Louis C.K. is wrong about Common Core; Alfonso Cuarón’s questions for Mexico’s president; The relevance of ‘Her’; The case for why Johnny Depp is overrated.
Ebertfest Profile: John and Jim Burns
FFC Jana Monji interviews Ebertfest attendees John and Jim Burns.
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Oliver Stone will never give up. “Under the Skin” star on stigmas; Ron Howard reflects on his career; “Breaking the Waves” arrives on Blu-ray; A look back at “National Velvet.”
Jack Bauer Returns in “24: Live Another Day”
Jack Bauer returns in the limited FOX series “24: Live Another Day.”
Bob Hoskins: 1942-2014
An obituary for actor Bob Hoskins, star of The Long Good Friday, Mona Lisa, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and many more.
FX’s “Louie” Returns Just As Funny, Smart As Ever
Louis C.K. brings his hit FX show back to the network on Monday, May 5th. We’ve seen the first four. It’s still the best comedy on TV.
Ebertfest Profiles: Sketches of the 2014 Audience
A sampling of the lively, devoted audience at Ebertfest in 2014.
Ebertfest Profile: Kim Robeson
Sam Fragoso chats with Kim Robeson, an Ebertfest lover who has been coming since the very first year.
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Defining the Midwest. Digging for lost art; Donald Sterling makes some racist comments; A spike in men rape rates; Advice to film critics.
Reflexive Memories: The Images of the Cine-Essay
A history and appreciation of the cine-essayist by Nelson Carvajal.
