On “47 Ronin,” Samurai Hair and Other Cultural Confusions
Far Flunger Jana Monji looks at “47 Ronin” and sees a movie that fetishizes “Asian-ness” but muddles important details, from hairstyles to geography.
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The Six Questions TV Audiences Will Be Asking in 2014
Brian Tallerico offers a look at the television we’ll be talking about in 2014.
The Unloved, Part 2: John Carter
The Unloved, Scout Tafoya’s video essay series about critically reviled films that deserve more respect, continues with an appreciation of John Carter.
Reflecting for the New Year: On Roger’s Last Day
The story of Roger’s final day, and a message for 2014.
Matt Zoller Seitz’s Top 10 Films of 2013
Matt Zoller Seitz’s Top 10 films of 2013.
Top Ten Lists of 2013 From Our Contributors
An exhaustive list of Top 10s by RogerEbert.com contributors.
Films, DVDs, Chickens and Eggs: How Screeners Affect Awards Season
The studios use screeners to help Academy voters and critics groups catch up on films they might have missed. So why are studios withholding certain films and pushing others?
My Marlon Brando obsession
I’m obsessed with Marlon Brando. I don’t know if it’s because of his genius or because when I imitate him, I sound like Popeye.
Video Interview: Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Discuss “Inside Llewyn Davis”
Katherine Tulich talks to Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan about the making of “Inside Llewyn Davis.”
Blu-ray Consumer Guide: December 24
A survey of selected films available now on Blu-ray.
It Truly Is an Honor Just To Be Nominated
The Oscars race has hit a holiday lull. It’s a good time to pause and take stock of nominations.
Meet Nell Minow, the Matron Saint of Film Reviewers
A profile of Nell Minow from the website Existimatum.com.
Which Movies Would Roger Choose?
Missing Roger’s Oscars prognostications and his top ten lists. And making a list of my own.
Thumbnails 12/27/2013
How movie studios still have a hiring problem; 2013’s biggest box office bombs; A.O. Scott and Streep’s scenery-chewing; emojis and the autism spectrum; this was a wicked sexist year.
Choosing life: The words and impact of Jeff Shannon, 1961-2013
A tribute to RogerEbert.com contributor, film critic and activist Jeff Shannon, who died Dec. 20, 2013.
Jeff Shannon Remembered
Our friend and colleague Jeff Shannon passed away yesterday. Scott Jordan Harris remembers Jeff’s life and work.
