Alpha
There’s a pleasant, old-fashioned feel to Alpha.
John Ford
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My Darling Clementine (1946)
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Directed by
Roger Ebert
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Love and Survival: David and Nathan Zellner on Damsel
An interview with the writer/director duo behind Damsel, a subversive Western starring Robert Pattinson and Mia Wasikowska.
Toronto #7: One T-shirt after another
Pierre Rissient passed away on May 6th, 2018 at the age of 81. We send our condolences to his friends and family and reprint this article by Roger in his memory.
SXSW Film Festival 2018: “Friday’s Child,” “Sadie,” “Prospect,” “Write When You Get Work”
A report on four more films from SXSW, including a breakout starring Tye Sheridan and Imogen Poots.
Three Octogenarians Who Could Make Oscar History
A trifecta of senior citizens could make Oscar history on Sunday night.
Clint Eastwood's Accidental Heroes
Perhaps Eastwood isn’t just interrogating heroism, he’s interrogating himself.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: February 1, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Happy Death Day, The Foreigner, Professor Marston and the Wonder Women, It, and Blade Runner 2049.
Turning on the Light: Henry Fonda and Will Brown
A look at how an incident from his youth shaped the career of Henry Fonda.
A New Frontier: Bill Pullman and Jared Moshe on "The Ballad of Lefty Brown"
The star and director of "The Ballad of Lefty Brown" talk about their revisionist Western.
Wim Wenders to be Honored at TIFF Ebert Tribute
An article about the TIFF Ebert Tribute Luncheon honoring Wim Wenders on Sunday, September 10th.
Through the Eyes of Love: On the Timelessness of “Ice Castles”
Three critics reflect on their love for "Ice Castles."
A Supreme Artist: Pascal Mérigeau on "Jean Renoir: A Biography"
An interview with author Pascal Mérigeau, whose latest work celebrates the life of filmmaker Jean Renoir.
Sundance 2017 Interview: Dee Rees on “Mudbound”
An interview with Dee Rees, the director of "Mudbound."
Book Review: "Mary Astor's Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936"
A book review of Edward Sorel's "Mary Astor's Purple Diary: The Great American Sex Scandal of 1936."
Molly Haskell on feminism, censorship, screwball comedy, and life after Andrew Sarris
Molly Haskell speaks with Matt Zoller Seitz about "From Reverence to Rape," "Love and Other Infectious Diseases," "Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films" and more.
30 MInutes on: "Allied"
Nothing is as it seems in this thriller, including the meaning of the color periwinkle.
British Noir Comes to the Gene Siskel Film Center
A preview of the Gene Siskel Film Center's upcoming Brit Noir film series, which runs from November 5-30.
Exclusive: Roger Ebert's "The Great Movies IV" In Print For the First Time
Roger Ebert's The Great Movies IV, featuring his final 62 essays on films like "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" and "Mulholland Dr," is now available for purchase.
30 Minutes on: "The Thing" (1982)
May Contain Spoilers
None of them are getting out of there alive.
Thumbnails 9/23/16
History of kids cursing onscreen; Capturing the process of dying; Interviewing Dorothy Arzner; A charming hostelry; Jerry and Dean meet again.
Young Debbie Edwards, Found: Lana Wood on "The Searchers"
An interview with actress Lana Wood about her experience making John Ford's masterpiece, "The Searchers."
Venice Film Festival 2016: Venice Classics Program Includes Restorations of "Stalker," "Manhattan"
A report from Venice on the festival's Venice Classics program, including restored films by Robert Bresson, John Ford, Andrei Tarkovsky, George Romero and Woody Allen.
Chicago French Film Festival 2016 Preview
A preview of the upcoming 2016 Chicago French Film Festival, which runs July 22 - 28 at the Music Box Theater.
Life Refuses to Stand Still: Another Look at Steven Spielberg's "Always"
Before this summer's "The BFG," Spielberg made another personal, enchanting and overlooked film: 1989's "Always."
Thumbnails 7/8/16
My dinner with Michael Cimino; Emily Ratajkowski's naked ambition; When Disney got trippy; Filmmakers are fans of TCM; Diversity ignores the disabled in Hollywood.
Thumbnails 6/28/16
Aziz Ansari blasts Trump; Communal magic of Filmfront; Scorsese on "King of Comedy"; Brexit's impact on British film; Anthony Hemingway on "Underground."
