Booksmart
A stellar high school comedy with an A+ cast, a brilliant script loaded with witty dialogue, eye-catching cinematography, swift editing, and a danceable soundtrack.
Ava DuVernay
-
Half the Picture (2018)
—
Herself
Susan Wloszczyna -
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
—
Director
Matt Zoller Seitz -
13th (2016)
—
Director
Odie Henderson -
Selma (2014)
—
Director
Odie Henderson -
Middle of Nowhere (2012)
—
Written and directed by
Roger Ebert -
I Will Follow (2011)
—
Written and directed by
Roger Ebert
* This filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artist’s work. Instead it reflects the films this person has been involved with that have been reviewed on this site.
2019 Summer Movie Preview: 10 Films We're Excited About
A look ahead at the 2019 summer movie season, starring ten of our most anticipated films.
CBS' Limited Series The Red Line is Worth the Ride
A review of CBS' eight-episode series The Red Line, which premieres on Sunday, April 28.
Kathryn Bostic on Being the First African-American Female Composer to Join the Academy
An interview with Kathryn Bostic, acclaimed composer of "Dear White People" and "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am."
How the Image of Black Women Has (and Hasn't) Changed in the Last Two Decades
An assessment of the image of the black woman on the big screen since Halle Berry's Oscar win.
AAFCA Awards Celebrates Tenth Anniversary, Names Black Panther Best Picture
A report on the tenth anniversary of the African American Film Critics Association's awards ceremony, held February 6th.
TIFF 2018: Claire Denis Brings High Life to Toronto, Accepts Ebert Tribute
Claire Denis accepts the Golden Thumb at the 2018 Ebert Tribute at TIFF.
Acclaimed Producer Effie T. Brown Salutes Project Involve on its 25th Anniversary
An article commemorating Project Involve's 25th anniversary, featuring reflections from Fellow-turned-acclaimed producer Effie T. Brown.
Join Project Involve As We Celebrate Jon M. Chu of "Crazy Rich Asians" on September 22nd
An article about Project Involve's 25th anniversary fundraiser on Saturday, September 22nd, honoring "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M. Chu and others from the entertainment industry.
Project Involve Paves A Path to Inclusive Storytelling on its 25th Anniversary on September 22nd
An article about Project Involve's inclusive storytelling in the Hollywood landscape as it celebrates its 25th anniversary with a fundraiser on Saturday, September 22nd.
Comic-Con 2018: Two Panels about Women Working in Hollywood
A report from two panels at San Diego Comic-Con that focused on women working in the film industry.
Thumbnails Special Edition: Where Are Our Diverse Voices in Film Criticism
A special edition of Thumbnails spotlighting the efforts being made to amplify diverse voices in film criticism following the report by Dr Stacy Smith at USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
Cannes 2018: Scorsese Honored at 50th Directors' Fortnight; Rafiki, a Banned Kenyan Film, Screens
Martin Scorsese received the honorary Carrosse d'Or award at the 50th Directors' Fortnight, which also screened a restoration of "Mean Streets."
Cannes 2018: Everybody Knows, Meet the Jury
A report from the Cannes Film Festival about Asghar Farhadi's opening night film, "Everybody Knows," and this year's jury.
Cannes 2018 Video #1: Preview
A video preview of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival!
#327 May 1, 2018
Matt writes: Ebertfest 2018 was a resounding success this year, featuring unforgettable conversations with Ava DuVernay, Julie Dash, Jeff "The Dude" Dowd, Kogonada, Andy Davis, Gregory Nava and many other extraordinary talents. Among the essential films screened this year were "American Splendor," "Rambling Rose," "Belle" and "13th," which earned one of the festival's biggest ovations.
Ebertfest 2018: A Photo Journal
Five joy filled days of cinema and photos. Journal of Ebertfest 2018. Photo credits Timothy Hiatt
Ebertfest 2018, Days 4 & 5: Daughters of the Dust, The Big Lebowski, 13th and More
A recap of Day 4 & 5 of Ebertfest 2018.
Ebertfest 2018, Day 2: Critics Panel, Interstellar, Selena, Belle
A report on the second day of Ebertfest, which included a massive critic's panel and three very special films.
Ebertfest 2018, Day 1: Year 20 Starts with a Modern Action Classic
A recap of the opening night of Ebertfest.
#326 April 17, 2018
Matt writes: The 20th anniversary of Ebertfest will kick off tomorrow, April 18th, and run through Sunday, April 22nd, at the Virginia Theatre in Champaign, Illinois. Andrew Davis' classic edge-of-your-seat thriller, "The Fugitive," will open the festival, which features other beloved titles including "American Splendor" and "The Big Lebowski," as well as such trailblazing filmmakers as Ava DuVernay, Julie Dash, Amma Asante, Martha Coolidge and many more.
Dear Roger: I Can't Believe Our Film Festival is Twenty Years Old!
A Look back at the origins of Ebertfest twenty years ago and a look forward to Ebertfest 2018.
Ebertfest 2018 Guests: Part II
Part II of our round-up featuring filmmaker guests scheduled to attend Ebertfest 2018.
It Takes an Army
A look at the disparity between male and female directors and the people fighting to correct it.
#324 March 20, 2018
Matt writes: The 2018 SXSW Film Festival just wrapped this past weekend and featured a wide array of enticing titles headed for theaters and streaming platforms this year. Check out our table of contents providing reviews penned by Brian Tallerico and Nick Allen of festival selections such as Andrew Haigh's "Lean on Pete," John Krasinski's "A Quiet Place" and Steven Spielberg's "Ready Player One"
Three Queens of Cinema to Grace Ebertfest 2018
A partial preview of films and guests scheduled for Ebertfest 2018.
