CIFF 2023: Robot Dreams, The Crime is Mine, Limbo
A dispatch on three films from the Chicago International Film Festival.
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CIFF 2023: All of Us Strangers, Poor Things, Saltburn
On three major films that had their Windy City premiere at CIFF this year.
The Power of Community: Steve Cohen and Paula Froehle on the Chicago Media Project’s A Decade of Docs Fundraiser on October 28th
Chicago Media Project co-founders Steve Cohen and Paula Froehle discuss the legacy of their organization, which will be celebrated at the “A Decade of Docs” fundraiser on Saturday, October 28th.
NYFF 2023: Here, La Chimera, Janet Planet
On three films that played at this year’s New York Film Festival, including the latest from Alice Rohrwacher.
CIFF 2023 Interview: Minhal Baig on Chicago Drama We Grown Now
An interview with Minhal Baig, writer/director of We Grown Now, which opened the 59th Chicago International Film Festival.
59th Chicago International Film Festival Announces Award-Winners
An article announcing the award-winners of the 59th Chicago International Film Festival.
CIFF 2023: The Taste of Things, Fallen Leaves, La Chimera
On three major international films that played at CIFF this year.
CIFF 2023: Family Portrait, Club Zero, The Bride
A dispatch on three films directed by women from this year’s CIFF.
Netflix’s Neon Gets Lost in Its Many Disconnected Elements
A TV review of the new Netflix show.
A TV Icon Leaves the Stage: Suzanne Somers (1946-2023)
A tribute to the life of a TV legend, Suzanne Somers.
A Gilded Cage: Studying the Animals of Park Chan-wook’s Stoker
A look back at Park Chan-wook’s underappreciated English-language debut, celebrating its 10th birthday this year.
Chaz Ebert Celebrates 25 Years of Ebertfest While Honored at University of Illinois Alumni Awards Gala
An article about RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert being honored at the University of Illinois Alumni Awards Gala and looking forward to the 25th anniversary of the Roger Ebert Film Festival (Ebertfest).
Roger Ebert on the Films of Martin Scorsese
A collection of every review on this site of a film by Martin Scorsese, most of them by Roger Ebert.
Their Show Was the Gateway: Matt Singer on His New Book, Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever
An interview with author Matt Singer about his new book, Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever.
Short Films in Focus: Gavin Friday on Peter and the Wolf
A look at a new take on a Prokofiev classic, featuring the work of Gavin Friday and U2’s Bono.
Creating an Atmosphere: Justin Simien on Haunted Mansion
An interview with the writer/director of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion, now on DVD.
CIFF 2023: All Happy Families, Bike Vessel, Departing Seniors, Memorial
On four Chicago productions that launched the opening weekend of the city’s film festival.
NYFF 2023: AGGRO DR1FT, The Sweet East, Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus
On three films from NYFF, including the latest experiment from Harmony Korine.
A Shocking Loss: Dariush Mehrjui (1939-2023)
A tribute to the Iranian director of The Cow, tragically murdered over the weekend.
