Introducing Ebertfest 25’s Film Critics and Scholars
A roster of the esteemed film voices attending the 25th anniversary of Roger Ebert’s annual film festival.
Archives
Why Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Remains Unforgettable
It’s a truly great film that can be endlessly appreciated and analyzed.
A New Skin: Losing Control of Your Body in the 2020s
In Crimes of the Future, Infinity Pool, Immaculate, and The First Omen, the fear and anxiety of losing control feels more pertinent and terrifying than ever.
How Do You Live: On the Power of Edson Oda’s Nine Days
A Far Flunger looks at a great film from 2020 that played Ebertfest last year.
Eleanor Coppola Was the Guardian Angel of Apocalypse Now
With the documentary Hearts of Darkness, the artist and filmmaker, who died on Friday, helped burnish her husband’s legacy—while demonstrating the emotional labor that wives often undertake for their acclaimed spouses.
Chicago Critics Film Festival Announces Full 2024 Lineup with Sing Sing, Ghostlight, Babes, I Saw the TV Glow, More
The Chicago Critics Film Festival returns with over two dozen Chicago premieres, along with three anniversary screenings, and incredible special guests. Tickets are already going fast.
The Overlook Film Festival 2024 Highlights, Part 1: Fasterpiece Theater, Exhuma, All You Need is Death, Me
Our writer went to Overlook in New Orleans, and he’s back to talk about the experience and give you a few genre films to watch out for.
What You Do is Who You Are: Irena’s Vow Screenwriter Dan Gordon on Telling the Story of a Teenager Who Saved Jews During the Holocaust
An interview with screenwriter Dan Gordon about bringing “Irena’s Vow” from the stage to a novel to the screen.
Ned Benson, Lucy Boynton, and Justin H. Min Want to Play The Greatest Hits for You
Director Ned Benson brings his sci-fi rom-com The Greatest Hits to Hulu this weekend, and the filmmaker recently stopped by the Windy City with his stars, Lucy Boynton and Justin H. Min. The trio have something to say about the communal nature of music and the power of a great tune to take us back in time.
Ebertfest 2024 Announces Full Lineup, With Guests Including Eric Roberts, Mariel Hemingway, Larry Karaszewski, and More
A preview of this year’s 25th Ebertfest Film Festival which runs April 17-20th in Champaign, Illinois.
An Incorrect Image Of Ourselves: Mike Flanagan on the Tenth Anniversary of Oculus
An interview with horror filmmaker and showrunner Mike Flanagan on the tenth anniversary of “Oculus,” Bollywood remakes, and the corrosive pull of religion.
Which Cannes Film Will Win the Palme d’Or? Let’s Rank Their Chances
It’s way too early to guess what movie has the best odds of taking home the festival’s prestigious top prize. But that’s part of the fun.
Until It’s Too Late: Bertrand Bonello on The Beast
Betrand Bonello has returned with possibly his most acclaimed film. He sat down with us to talk about the fascinating layers of The Beast.
Second Sight Drops 4K Releases for Excellent Films by Brandon Cronenberg, Jeremy Saulnier, and Alexandre Aja
Physical media collectors need to pay attention to Second Sight’s 4K releases, including recent drops for Possessor, Green Room, and High Tension.
Wagner Moura Is Still Holding On To Hope
The Civil War star explains how his early career as a journalist informs his performance in Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller—and why he’s not nearly as pessimistic about the future as his character is.
A Plea for Someone to Save Megalopolis
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is reportedly scaring studios away with its price tag. Someone needs to save this movie. We’re looking at you, France.
The End of the World is Going to be Weird on Prime Video’s Quirky, Clever Adaptation of Fallout
Fallout has finally become a TV series, and it’s just as twisted as fans hoped it would be.
Facets to Honor Academy Museum President Jacqueline Stewart at the 2024 Screen Gems Benefit
An article detailing FACETS Chicago’s upcoming Screen Gems Benefit honoring the Director and President of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Jacqueline Stewart, who will be in conversation with previous honoree Chaz Ebert.
The Zellner Brothers Take a Walk in the Woods with Sasquatch Sunset
David and Nathan Zellner have always made movies about outsiders, but their latest goes to new extremes. They sat down with Robert Daniels in Berlin to talk about Sasquatch Sunset, one of the most unusual and unexpectedly moving films you’ll see this year.
