The And Then We Danced writer-director wanted to do a movie inspired by the older women he loved growing up. But first he had to do research on Istanbul’s bustling trans community and figure out how to get it financed.
From Bob Dylan to the Black Woodstock, here are the concert films and behind-the-scenes portraits that go to 11.
A tribute to television news legend Barbara Walters
A tribute to Angelo Badalamenti (1937-2022), the legendary composer of Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Mulholland Dr.
An interview with actors Dante Basco, Caroline Goodall and Charlie Korsmo, screenwriters James V. Hart and Malia Scotch Marmo and Hart’s son Jake about the thirtieth anniversary of Steven Spielberg's Hook.
A masterful negotiation of the horror and comedy genres that's as effective today as it was 40 years ago.
Chaz Ebert recommends the "By George" book series featuring George Anthony's conversations with Hollywood icons.
A tribute to the late, great John Singleton.
Matt writes: For the second year in a row, I had the great privilege of representing RogerEbert.com in the Oscar press room, providing coverage of the 91st Academy Awards from my perch backstage, where all the winners of the night came to answer questions and thank everyone they forgot onstage (or couldn't mention due to the limited time). You can read my full report here, including my interactions with such talents as Alfonso Cuarón, as well as Nick Allen's report of the telecast itself.
Ebert Fellow Whitney Spencer shares her closing thoughts on Sundance 2019.
Highlights of CIFF 2017; Frances McDormand's Difficult Women; Interview with Sananda Maitreya; Denis Villeneuve on "Blade Runner 2049"; Crimes of Harvey Weinstein.
A report on classic films restored and presented at this year's Venice Film Festival.
Chaz Ebert reports on "Okja," "The Square," "Jupiter's Moon" and "120 Beats Per Minute" in her third video dispatch from Cannes 2017.
A preview of Chicago's second-annual DOC10 Film Festival, highlighting eight films including "The Cinema Travelers," "Whose Streets?" and "Rat Film."
An article about dancing for charity and joy in the Dancing With the Giordano Stars on October 6 in Chicago
Separating the artist from the art isn't as easy as it sounds.
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