A Brilliant Actor and Even Better Person: Isiah Whitlock Jr. (1954-2025)
A tribute to the star of The Wire and several Spike Lee joints.
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Season 4 of HBO’s “Industry” Is a Relentlessly Thrilling Series Best
The series is one of the best post-pandemic television shows to grace our screens.
Cute Chaos: Penny Lane on “Happy And You Know It”
The documentarian discusses the curiously complex world of children’s music and her latest Music Box documentary.
Short Films in Focus: “Bug Diner”
We take a look at a very spicy insectoid animated short.
“The Pitt” Hasn’t Lost a Step in Confident Second Season
“The Pitt” hasn’t faltered at all to start its second intense season.
40 Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2026
Superheroes, auteurs, unexpected sequels, and even a Cyclops – check out 40 movies coming out in 2026 that we can’t wait to see.
Happy New Year 2026 from Chaz Ebert and Everyone at RogerEbert.com
A recap of a great year at RogerEbert.com.
The Unloved, Part 145: I’ll Do Anything
In a post-Ella McCay world, we look back at James L. Brooks’ charmingly weird, forgotten mid-’90s comedy.
Panahi & Kiarostami: Two Masters
A preview of a fascinating new series to start the year at the IFC Center curated by our very own Godfrey Cheshire.
Home Entertainment Guide December 2025: “Black Phone 2,” “Bugonia,” “Good Fortune,” More
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD include some recent releases along with Criterion editions of “David Byrne’s American Utopia” & “His Girl Friday,” along with a pair of breathtaking Second Sight limited editions.
It’s Stephen King’s World: How the Writer Became the King of Hollywood Again in 2025
On one of 2025’s most dominant cultural forces: Stephen King.
Chaz Ebert’s 30 Best Movies of 2025 (and One Guilty Pleasure)
The publisher of RogerEbert.com shares her favorite films of 2025.
“Stranger Things” Hurtles to Its Series Finale with Second Volume of Fifth Season
The penultimate volume of “Stranger Things” almost feels nostalgic for itself.
Ecstasy and Agony: Mona Fastvold on “The Testament of Ann Lee”
The filmmaker talks about the dazzling musicality and “dreamlike quality” of her latest.
How Come They Don’t Fly Away?: James Ransone (1979-2025)
A personal tribute to a character actor lost too soon.
The 10 Best Horror Films of 2025
One of our critics picks her ten favorites from a very good year for horror.
