Brahms: The Boy II
It’s just a film that’s as blank as Brahms’ expression.
Julie Dash
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Daughters of the Dust (1992)
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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.
Breaking Barriers: Goodbye to John Singleton
A tribute to John Singleton.
TCM and AAFCA to Present The Black Experience on Film
An article about TCM and the African-American Film Critics' Association's (AAFCA) month-long programming initiative, The Black Experience on Film.
#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 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.
#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.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: April 27, 2017
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming services, including "La La Land," "Lion," "Hidden Figures," "Split" and much more!
We Have a Lifetime of Stories to Tell: Julie Dash on "Daughters of the Dust"
An interview with writer/director Julie Dash about "Daughters of the Dust," on the occasion of the film's 25th anniversary.
The RogerEbert.com Interviews of 2016
A collection of some of our favorite interviews from 2016.
CIFF 2016: "Sieranevada," "Olli Mäki" are Festival Favorities
A recap of the 2016 Chicago International Film Festival.
CIFF 2016 Preview: 35 Films to See
A list of films and special events to check out when attending this year's Chicago International Film Festival.
CIFF 2016: Preview of the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival
Just a glimpse at the massive program for this year's Chicago International Film Festival, running from October 13 - 27.
Blu-ray Review: Kino Lorber's "Pioneers of African-American Cinema"
A look at one of the most important and valuable Blu-ray releases of the year, which brings to light important aspects of black and cinema history that must not be forgotten.
Connected to the Soil: Charles Burnett on “To Sleep with Anger”
An interview with director Charles Burnett.
Memories of Roger: My Photo Journal from the Last Two Years
A gallery of photos, videos and links illustrating Chaz's journey relating to Roger's legacy in the two years since his death.
Visual Pleasure and Voodoo Demographics: A Reflection on Women and Film
Critic Carrie Rickey traces the evolution of women on film and behind the camera over the course of her career writing about film.
Hollywood and Indie Worlds Come Together for Roger Ebert Memorial Tribute
Hollywood and indie film directors, actor John Cusack, actor Chris Tucker, comedian and philanthropist Dick Gregory, former Playboy chair Christie Hefner and the president of Sony Pictures Classics, and the lead critics from Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and the Chicago Film Critics Association, will join other celebrities, friends and colleagues to pay tribute to iconic film critic Roger Ebert’s life and prolific career at “Roger Ebert: A Celebration of Life,” this Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.
#96 January 4, 2012
Marie Haws: Remember the Old Vic Tunnels? I did some more sniffing around and you'll never guess where it led me. That's right - into the sewer system! But not just any old sewer, oh no... it's the home of a famous forgotten river flowing beneath Fleet Street; the former home of English journalism.So grab a flashlight and some rubber boots as we go underground to explore "mile after mile of ornate brickwork" and a labyrinthine of tunnels which reveal the beauty of London's hidden River Fleet. (click images to enlarge.)
Movie Answer Man (03/23/1997)
Q. Re the problem of motion sickness in films that make use of hand-held cameras: Actually the easiest way to get over it is just close your eyes and the sensation passes quickly. (Doug Fletcher, RN, Journal of Nursing Jocularity, Mesa, AZ)
