Smile Politely’s Interview with Ebertfest Organizers Chaz Ebert and Nate Kohn
A reprint of Smile Politely’s 2023 interview with Ebertfest organizers Chaz Ebert and Nate Kohn.
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Netflix’s Promising The Diplomat is Anchored by Great Performances
A TV review of the new political drama starring Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell.
Mrs. Davis Overflows with Fascinating Ideas Even as It Struggles to Tie Them Together
A review of a crazy new show from the creator of Lost and The Leftovers.
Dead Island 2 Feels Like Reincarnated Corpse of Undead Influences
A video game review of the latest zombie action extravaganza from Deep Silver.
Cinema Femme Short Film Festival to Have First In-Person Screenings at the Music Box Theatre
An article about the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival, which will have its first in-person screenings at Chicago’s Music Box Theatre on April 30th and May 3rd.
10th Chicago Critics Film Fest Features Past Lives, Blackberry, Sanctuary, Theater Camp, and Many More
The line-up for the 10th Chicago Critics Film Festival.
A Road Paved with Bloodshed: High Plains Drifter Turns 50
On the 50th anniversary of an essential Western, Clint Eastwood’s High Plains Drifter.
Cannes 2023 Line-up Includes Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, and Many More
A piece on the line-up announcement for Cannes 2023.
I Was in Bliss: Steve Saklad on Re-Creating 1970 for Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
An interview with production designer Steve Saklad about “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret.”
Ebertfest Welcomes Molly Cornyn as its New Project Coordinator
An article announcing Molly Cornyn as the new project coordinator of the Ebertfest Film Festival.
Starz’s Blindspotting Returns to Stake Claim to Television’s Top Tier
A TV review of the second season of Starz’s Blindspotting, based on the hit film.
The Towering Fear: Makoto Shinkai on Suzume
An interview with the acclaimed director of Your Name, Weathering with You, and this week’s Suzume.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Figures It Out in Smart Final Season
A review of the fifth season of Prime Video’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Barry Can’t Outrun His Past In His Impeccable Final Season
A review of the final season of HBO’s Barry, which premieres on April 16th.
Short Films in Focus: After (A Love Story)
An interview with the writer/star and director After (A Love Story), and a presentation of the short film.
The Movie AIR Celebrates Michael Jordan’s Mother
An article about how Ben Affleck’s new film, “Air,” celebrates Michael Jordan’s mother, Deloris (Mrs. Jordan).
The Timeless Game: On the 30th Anniversary of The Sandlot
A piece about why The Sandlot connected with fans and continues to build an audience three decades later.
The Consummate Collaborator: Bill Butler (1921-2023)
A tribute to one of the most important cinematographers of all time.
Slasher Returns to Shudder with Intriguing New Season
A review of the new season of Shudder’s anthology series Slasher.
