Jean-Pierre Jeunet Isn’t Anything Like Amélie, but He’s Trying
As the French director’s most beloved movie returns to theaters, he talks about being a pessimist and why he never gets tired of rewatching his films.
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Colman Domingo Delivered the Best Performance of 2023 in Rustin, Will Receive AAFCA Award on February 21st
An article about Colman Domingo, who will be named Best Actor at the 15th annual African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA) Awards on Wednesday, February 21st.
Berlin Film Festival 2024: Small Things Like These, Crossing, Cuckoo
On three premieres from Berlin, including new films starring Cillian Murphy and Hunter Schafer.
America’s Greatest Threat? A New Documentary Argues It’s Christian Nationalism
Director Dan Partland discusses his disturbing film God & Country and explains why he thinks the left needs to do more to align with thoughtful religious conservatives, even if they disagree with some of their beliefs.
Our Opinion of Crossroads Hasn’t Changed, Our Feelings About Britney Spears Have
Now streaming on Netflix after years of being hard to find, the pop singer’s infamous 2002 film remains hokey and cheesy. So why does it play differently today?
10 Films We Can’t Wait to See at Berlin 2024
Our Associate Editor previews the Berlin Film Festival.
Short Films in Focus: The 2024 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
On this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts.
A Film with Something to Say: Matt Vesely on Monolith
An interview with the director of this week’s Monolith.
A Farewell from Our Literary Editor, Matt Fagerholm
RogerEbert.com Literary Editor Matt Fagerholm bids farewell while celebrating his tenth anniversary at the site.
The Bait and Switch of Amazon Prime Video Pretending Its Movies Are Free
Amazon Prime continues to confuse customers in a manner that feels increasingly frustrating and misleading.
10 Music Documentaries You Should See After The Greatest Night in Pop
From Bob Dylan to the Black Woodstock, here are the concert films and behind-the-scenes portraits that go to 11.
The Enduring Laughs—and Life—of Harold Ramis
An article honoring comedy icon and filmmaker Harold Ramis on the tenth anniversary of his passing.
Stellar Performances Almost Save AMC’s Bloated The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
A review of the latest spin-off of The Walking Dead.
Bill Bradley is Ready to Tell His Own Story
An interview with Bill Bradley, subject of a new documentary.
How Will Dakota Johnson Survive Madame Web? The Same Way She Handled Fifty Shades of Grey
A feature on the savvy media management of Dakota Johnson.
The Throwaway Scene That Gives Blazing Saddles Its Warm Heart
A look at the Mel Brooks comedy classic on its 50th anniversary, from a different angle.
9 Underrated Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day This Year
Some off-the-radar romantic movies for you this week.
Edward Zwick Is Revisiting His Past, Wondering About His Future
An interview with the director of Glory, Legends of the Fall, and many more.
Why Deleting and Destroying Finished Movies Like Coyote vs Acme Should Be a Crime
Why we need to stop letting businesses destroy art.
