Stars Shine at the 25th Critics Choice Awards

by Sarah Knight Adamson  |  January 16, 2020  | 

A personal report from the 2020 CCA Awards.

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​Joker Leads Oscar Nominations

by Brian Tallerico  |  January 13, 2020  | 

The 2020 Oscar nominations.

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A Letter to Roger About Michael Apted's 63 Up

by Seongyong Cho  |  December 27, 2019  | 

Far Flung Correspondent Seongyong Cho pens a letter to Roger about Michael Apted's 63 Up.

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The Great Performances of 2019

by The Editors  |  December 23, 2019  | 

Some of our favorite performances of the year.

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The Uncanny Valleys of Martin Scorsese's The Irishman

by Tyler Malone  |  December 17, 2019  | 

It’s possible that even the uncanny valley ushered in by Scorsese’s so-called “youthification” is there by the director’s elaborate design.

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The Individual Top Tens of 2019

by The Editors  |  December 13, 2019  | 

Our contributors share their Top 10 lists for the best films of 2019.

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In Defense of Peggy's Silence in Martin Scorsese's The Irishman

by Laura Bogart  |  December 12, 2019  | 

I have come to appreciate silence not as a sign of weakness or capitulation, but as a finely sharpened dagger that finds its way to the heart, every time.

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Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood Leads Chicago Critics Nominations

by The Editors  |  December 12, 2019  | 

The nominees for the Chicago Films Critics Awards for 2019.

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The Ten Best Films of 2019

by The Editors  |  December 11, 2019  | 

The best films of 2019, as chosen by the staff of RogerEbert.com.

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Netflix and Marriage Story Lead 2019 Golden Globe Nominations

by Jana Monji  |  December 9, 2019  | 

Leading the Netflix movies was Marriage Story, which received six nominations.

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Martin Scorsese’s Dangerous Men: On the Actors of The Irishman

by Max O'Connell  |  December 5, 2019  | 

May contain spoilers

A piece on Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel, and Joe Pesci, and what they've meant to the career of Martin Scorsese.

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Video Interview: Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino on The Irishman

by Katherine Tulich  |  December 3, 2019  | 

A special interview with Martin Scorsese and Al Pacino about their new movie, The Irishman.

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Bring the Soul to Life: Oscar-Winning Editor Paul Hirsch on “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” “Star Wars” and His New Memoir

by Matt Fagerholm  |  November 27, 2019  | 

An interview with Oscar-winning editor Paul Hirsch about his work on Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Star Wars, his new memoir and much more.

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AFI Fest 2019: Highlights From Around the World

by Carlos Aguilar  |  November 27, 2019  | 

A recap of the best of the 2019 AFI Film Festival.

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Not defending the Marvel Cinematic Universe

by Omer M. Mozaffar  |  November 11, 2019  | 

A Far Flung Correspondent weighs in on the MCU controversy.

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The Best Films of the 2010s

by The Editors  |  November 4, 2019  | 

Our staff choices for the best films from 2010 through 2019.

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Gemini Man: Cinema Made for Generation Z

by Nelson Carvajal  |  October 30, 2019  | 

A piece on why we shouldn't have failed Gemini Man.

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Smile When You Say That: Joker's Last Laugh

by Matt Zoller Seitz  |  October 23, 2019  | 

As of this writing, Todd Phillips’ “Joker" has earned nearly $1 billion globally, making it one of the most successful comic book movies ever released. But the discourse surrounding it will outlive this moment. No comic book-derived film since "Black Panther " has sparked more commentary, although the discussion surrounding this one has been more oppositional than anything else, and clouded by bad faith on every side. 

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CIFF 2019: Preview of the 55th Chicago International Film Festival

by Peter Sobczynski  |  October 16, 2019  | 

An extensive preview of the films being shown at the 55th annual Chicago International Film Festival.

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NYFF 2019: A Year of Milestones

by Godfrey Cheshire  |  October 15, 2019  | 

This year’s festival was one of the strongest I’ve ever witnessed.

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Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2019: A New Spirit for '75! by Ethan Warren

by The Editors  |  October 15, 2019  | 

An essay about Martin Scorsese's Rolling Thunder Revue, as excerpted from the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.

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The Lost Souls of Joaquin Phoenix

by Max O'Connell  |  October 8, 2019  | 

A look back at the definitive performances from the most exciting American actor working today.

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NYFF 2019: Oh Mercy!, Sibyl, Saturday Fiction, The Irishman

by Odie Henderson  |  October 3, 2019  | 

A dispatch from the New York Film Festival on the latest from Arnaud Desplechin, Justine Triet, Lou Ye, and Martin Scorsese.

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