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Michael Phillips, Anthony Hemingway, Vanessa Morrison and Floyd Norman Honored with AAFCA Awards
Interview: Michael Phillips, Recipient of the 2017 Roger Ebert Award
A.O. Scott and Michael Phillips new co-hosts of ‘At the Movies’
Ebertfest 2023 Announces Full Lineup Including Guests Lawrence Bender, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Morris and More
Mimicking Being a Human Being: Michael Cera on “Person to Person” and “Lemon”
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Robbers and strippers, battles and burlesque
Incepción… starring Dora the Explorer
Time keeps on slip, slip, slippin’ away
Happy New Year 2026 from Chaz Ebert and Everyone at RogerEbert.com
Join Chaz Ebert at the Critic’s Cut 2025 Event at FACETS
Siskel & Ebert at 50: A Table of Contents
Venice Film Festival 2025: The Biennale College
Locarno Film Festival 2025 Wrap-up
Your Guide to Ebertfest 2025: Day 2, April 24th
Your Guide to Ebertfest 2025: Day 1, April 23rd
Ebertfest Announces Remaining Films and Special Guests Attending the 2025 Festival
Introducing Ebertfest 25’s Film Critics and Scholars
The 15th Annual AAFCA Awards Announces Award Recipients
Their Show Was the Gateway: Matt Singer on His New Book, Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever
Legacy Forever: Memories of Tony Bennett (1926-2023)
Ebertfest 2023 Recap: A Photo Journal
Ebertfest 2023: Amber Rubarth and David Heinz Present American Folk, Mickey Shapiro Shares Story of My Name is Sara and More!
Video: Recap of Ebertfest 2022
A Night to Remember: FACETS Screen Gems 2022 Benefit
FACETS Screen Gems Benefit is Sold Out, But Donations are Still Welcome
Only a Few Tickets Left for FACETS Screen Gems Benefit on Wednesday, September 28th
FACETS Honors Chaz Ebert’s Life and Career at Screen Gems Benefit on September 28th
The Ebert Fellows on Ebertfest 2022
Ebertfest 2022 Recap: A Golden Homecoming
Ebertfest 2022 Announces Complete Lineup, Will Be Dedicated to Sidney Poitier and Gilbert Gottfried
Meet the Guests of Ebertfest 2022
Alloy Orchestra Changes to The Anvil Orchestra, a Name Coined by Roger Ebert
Venice Without Her
From Guillermo and Gottfried to the Golden Arm, Ebertfest 2022 is Back in Full Swing
McHenry Outdoor Theater Keeps the Communal Moviegoing Experience Alive and Safe During COVID-19
Celebrating Our Ebert Fellows in Quarantine
Ebert Fellows in Quarantine: Better Days
Ebert Fellows in Quarantine: Good Morning, World
Ebert Fellows in Quarantine: Paying For Experience
Gil Robertson Talks to Chaz Ebert About the Importance of the African American Film Critics Awards and AAFCA
Richard Roeper to Receive the Roger Ebert Award at AAFCA’s Special Achievement Awards Luncheon
Venice 2019: Table of Contents
Venice 2019: The Biennale College
Twelve Thumbs-Up Films from the Venice Film Festival
Ebertfest 2019: A Photo Journal
Ebertfest 2019, Day 3: Sebastian, Cold War, Cane River, A Year of the Quiet Sun, Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion
Ebertfest 2019, Day 2: Coeur Fidele, Rachel Getting Married, Bound
Ebertfest 2019 Reveals Full Line-Up Honoring Scott Wilson, Richard Roeper and Jonathan Demme
Ebert Fellows Confirmed for Sundance 2019
Ebert Fellows Announced for Sundance 2019
Pulitzer Prize-winner Wesley Morris to receive Roger Ebert Award from AAFCA
Venice Film Festival 2018: Biennale College Films and Restored Classics
Steve James Named 2018 Guggenheim Honoree by American Film Institute
Thumbnails Special Edition: Critics in the Spotlight
Ebertfest 2018: A Photo Journal
Ebertfest 2018, Day 2: Critics Panel, Interstellar, Selena, Belle
Ebertfest 2018 Guests: Critical Mass
Dear Roger: I Can’t Believe Our Film Festival is Twenty Years Old!
Ebertfest 2017, Day 2: No Transition Without Representation
Ebertfest 2017, Day 1: Come for the Movie, Stay for the Company
A Revolution of Love: Chicago Commemorates Empathy and Roger Ebert
Ebert Fellows at Ebertfest 2017
Roger Ebert and Empathy to be Commemorated on April 4th in Chicago
Ebertfest Announces Final Slate of Films for 2017
Stars, Music, Movies and Compassion Converge: Ebertfest 2017 Preview
Matt Zoller Seitz Featured on Sam Fragoso’s “Talk Easy” Podcast
Roger Ebert to be Honored at Chicago Book Expo
Video: University of Illinois Ebert Fellows Attend First Film Festival
Steve James Featured on Sam Fragoso’s Talk Easy Podcast
Venice Film Festival 2016: The Biennale College
Ebertfest 2016: A Table of Contents
Ebertfest 2016, Day 2: From Los Angeles to Northfork to Vienna
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Ebertfest Doc Premieres Tonight on PBS
Where Are The Diverse Voices in Film Criticism
Telluride 2015, Day One: Canceled Screenings and Rainbows
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Unsinkable Passion: How to Watch “Life Itself” on Roger’s Birthday
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In Praise Of The Alloy Orchestra (and The Virginia Theater)
Video: Ebertfest 2015 Q&As
Godfrey Cheshire’s “Death of Film/Decay of Cinema” Essay
In Praise of Film Critics: Why They Matter More Than Ever
Ebertfest 2015: The Full Schedule
University of Illinois Announces The Ebert Center
Memories of Roger: My Photo Journal from the Last Two Years
Ebertfest 2015: Roger, You Would Approve!
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Positive Sentiments for “Life Itself”
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The Fault in Our Stars: David Cronenberg’s Latest Triumph
Events About Roger Ebert Set For This Week at Cannes
Cannes 2014, Day Five: “The Homesman”
Abel Ferrara’s scandal-ready “Welcome to New York” screens in Cannes
Cannes 2014, Day Four: “Saint Laurent,” “The Wonders,” “The Crossing”
Drive In Fright: David Michôd’s “The Rover”
