Ten Years of Presence: In Honor of Roger Ebert and the Empathy Machine
A collection of reviews that our writers thought of when considering Roger Ebert’s belief that film is an empathy machine.
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Prime Video’s Globetrotting The Power Finds Action in Gender Analysis
A review of the new Prime Video series, The Power.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Deepens Legacy of Phenomenal Game
A review of the fantastic remake of the landmark 2005 game.
Netflix’s Unstable is a Wasted Opportunity to Get to Know the Lowes
A review of Netflix’s new comedy starring Rob Lowe and his son.
Colors of Film Deconstructs Visual Palettes of Cinema History
A review of a detailed new film book by Charles Bramesco.
The Rewards are Endless: Scott Ryan on His New Book, Lost Highway: The Fist of Love
An interview with author Scott Ryan about his new book, Lost Highway: The Fist of Love.
30 Minutes On: “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999)
Pure decadent fun from start to finish.
Apple TV’s The Big Door Prize is a Hapless Muddle
A review of the new Apple TV+ dramedy starring Chris O’Dowd.
Home Entertainment Guide: March 2023
On the latest on streaming, VOD, and physical media, including Babylon, M3GAN, Women Talking, and a Criterion edition of Inland Empire.
Ebertfest 2023 Announces Full Lineup Including Guests Lawrence Bender, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Morris and More
An article announcing the full line-up at Ebertfest 2023 (April 19-22).
The Authenticity of Wandering Around: Raine Allen-Miller on Rye Lane
An interview with Raine Allen-Miller about her debut film, Rye Lane.
SBIFF 2023: Miranda’s Victim, American Outlaws: Faces of True Crime
On two true crime films from Santa Barbara this year.
Sharmila Tagore: Shattering Stereotypes for Over 60 Years
An interview with the legendary Sharmila Tagore, who has a new film on Hulu.
The Whole Gag is Excess: Chad Stahelski on John Wick: Chapter 4
An interview with Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick films.
Showtime’s Yellowjackets Expands in Ambitious Second Season
A review of season two of Showtime’s hit thriller Yellowjackets.
Netflix Taps into Old-Fashioned Spy Drama with Confidence in Fun The Night Agent
A review of the latest spy thriller from the great Shawn Ryan.
Nina Yang Bongiovi to Receive the Variety Creative Impact Award at the 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival
An article about producer Nina Yang Bongiovi receiving the Variety Creative Impact Award at the 2023 Sun Valley Film Festival.
HBO’s Succession Pulls No Punches in Final Season
A TV review of the fourth and final season of HBO’s Succession.
Comedy Central’s Digman! is Another Gem from The Lonely Island
A review of the new animated series Digman!, premiering March 22 on Comedy Central.
Bright Wall/Dark Room March 2023: Something Wild: The Other Half of You by Christian Craig
An essay by Christian Craig about Jonathan Demme’s Something Wild, as excerpted from the latest issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
