30 Years of “Hoop Dreams”: Steve James on Roger Ebert, Oscar Snubs, and Documentary Filmmaking
An interview with Steve James on the 30th anniversary of Hoop Dreams.
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CIFF 2024: The Return of the Projectionist, Between Goodbyes, The Brink of Dreams
On three documentaries from this year’s Chicago International Film Festival.
Iowa City Celebrates with Enriching Pair of Festivals
A writer went to Iowa City for the Refocus Film Festival and Iowa City Book Festival, and reports back.
10 Underrated Horror Movies That Roger Ebert Loved (and Where to Watch Them)
10 horror movies you might not have known that Roger Ebert loved for spooky season.
I Doubled in Size: Lee Pace on the Legacy of “The Fall”
An interview with Lee Pace, the star of Tarsem’s The Fall, now in theaters in a stunning 4K restoration.
NYFF 2024: Little, Big, and Far, Lázaro at Night, 7 Walks with Mark Brown
On three unique films from the New York Film Festival.
We Were Lucky: Jon Landau and Stevie Van Zandt on “Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band”
An interview with the producer of Hulu’s latest documentary and the E Street guitarist.
CIFF 2024: Rita, Listen to the Voices, Peacock
On three films from CIFF from the New Directors competition.
FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” Loses Some Of Its Bite In Season Six
It feels as if “What We Do in the Shadows” has outstayed its welcome, with each episode feeling increasingly bloated as time goes on.
Hammy Acting and Stilted Pacing Dampen Peacock’s “Hysteria!”
“Hysteria!” isn’t frightening enough to be a horror series, nor wacky enough to be funny.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2024: All Hail the Screwball Queen by Olympia Kiriakou
We are pleased to offer an excerpt from the October 2024 issue of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Panic! At the Disco: Body Double at 40
A look back at one of Brian De Palma’s most erotically-charged ’80s thrillers.
Chicago International Film Festival Pays Tribute to Hirokazu Kore-Eda
Links to our reviews of the six films playing at CIFF this year in a retrospective tribute to the masterful Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” Really Starts Putting the Pieces Together in Second Season
This is the year in which the Jason Segel dramedy really finds its voice, confidently balancing its comedic and emotional currents in a way that’s entertaining and moving.
Criterion Adds Val Lewton Double Feature to the Collection
On the work of Val Lewton, on the heels of a Criterion double feature of his work.
When You’re Angry, You’re Already Losing: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson on “Rumours”
An interview with the filmmakers behind this year’s absurdist comedy starring Cate Blanchett.
Chicago International Film Festival 2024 Preview
A preview of the 2024 Chicago International Film Festival and links to our coverage of the many films playing there that we’ve reviewed.
