My Favorite Roger: Peter Sobczynski
Peter Sobczynski chooses his favorite piece of Roger’s writing.
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My Favorite Roger: Olivia Collette
Olivia Collette chooses her favorite piece of Roger’s writing.
Walton Goggins of “Justified”: The best kept secret in American acting?
Over the last decade Walton Goggins has shown his range is far greater than a lot of bigger name actors.
Hashtag Activism and the #CancelColbert campaign
The recent #CancelColbert campaign on Twitter raises all kinds of issues about racism, but also about hashtag activism.
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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.
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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.
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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.
