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.
Harvey Weinstein
John McNaughton on 1993's Mad Dog & Glory, Directing Robert De Niro, the Loss of Luke Perry and More
John McNaughton talks about the making of his underrated 1993 film, Mad Dog and Glory, on the occasion of a special edition Blu-ray release from Kino Lorber.
Art, Love, and the Healing Ambiguities of Shirkers
As we as a culture attempt to course correct and shun abusers and manipulators in favor of vulnerable people and survivors, Tan and Shirkers have provided me with a personally liberating framework.
The Wild, Messy Road to Oscar Night 2019
A look back at one of the messiest awards seasons in Oscar history.
Sundance 2019: Midnight Family, One Child Nation, Untouchable
A review of three documentaries that had their world premieres at the Sundance Film Festival.
Penelope Spheeris on Suburbia and The Little Rascals
An interview with director Penelope Spheeris on her films "Suburbia" and "The Little Rascals," each receiving new Blu-ray releases.
Sundance 2019: 20 Films We Can’t Wait to See in Park City
A preview of the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance 2019 Announces Competition, Premiere, Midnight Titles and More
A look ahead at the 112 films that will play the Sundance Film Festival in January 2019.
KVIFF 2018: Terry Gilliam Dreams the Impossible Dream
An interview with Terry Gilliam, director of "The Man Who Killed Don Quixote."
GLOW Returns to Netflix For Confident Second Season
A review of the excellent GLOW, on Netflix.
Thumbnails Special Edition: Cannes 2018
A special edition of Thumbnails featuring highlights from our coverage of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes 2018 Video #6: Shoplifters, BlacKkKlansman Earn Top Prizes
Our sixth video dispatch from the 2018 Cannes Film Festival features this year's prize-winners, including "Shoplifters" and "BlacKkKlansman."
Cannes 2018: Hirokazu Kore-Eda wins Palme d'Or; Gilliam's Man Who Killed Don Quixote Film Closes the Fest
Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Shoplifters" took the Palme d'Or and Asia Argento reiterated her allegations against Harvey Weinstein at the awards ceremony.
A Matter of Legitimacy: Female Nudity On-screen
Where does a woman’s artistic integrity and autonomy begin and end when it comes to nudity on-screen?
The Savage Truth within The Handmaid's Tale
“The Handmaid’s Tale” is more powerful, and more meaningful, as a study in suffering and victimization than as a tale of #Resistance.
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.
Tempest in a #MeToo Pot
A discussion with a legendary burlesque queen about Stormy Daniels and the #MeToo movement.
Looking Back at Searching for Debra Winger through the #MeToo Lens
Rosanna Arquette’s 2002 documentary “Searching for Debra Winger” is so much more salient now in light of the recent reckoning, if a little more difficult to watch.
Let the River Run: On the 30th Anniversary of Working Girl
A look back at the 1988 Best Picture-nominated comedy, "Working Girl."
The Shape of Water, Three Billboards Win Big at 90th Oscars
A recap of the 90th Academy Awards.
Get Out, Three Billboards Win Big at 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards
A recap of last night's highlights and winners at the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards.
Greta Gerwig Joins Short Legacy of Female Best Director Nominees
Greta Gerwig is the fifth woman to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Director.
The History of Hollywood's Difficult Women
Difficult is a gendered term fueled by the Hollywood machine and maintained by the belief that actresses aren’t responsible for the achievement of their films.
Sundance Goes From #MeToo to What’s Next
A report on how #MeToo and #TimesUp were reflected at Sundance this year.
L.A. Film Critics Association Awards Ceremony to be Held January 13th
An article about the L.A. Film Critics Association Awards (LAFCA) ceremony scheduled for Saturday, January 13th.
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Announce 2017 EDA Winners
An article about the 2017 Alliance of Women Film Journalists' EDA Award Winners.
