Patton Oswalt movie reviews & film summaries

TV/Streaming

The Sandman Fails to Live Up to Fan's Dreams

Daniel Joyaux | 2022-08-05

A review of the Netflix version of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman.

Tributes

A Complicated Man: Paul Sorvino (1939-2022)

Donald Liebenson | 2022-07-26

A tribute to the star of GoodFellas.

Festivals & Awards

The 2022 Chicago Critics Film Festival Welcomes Major Chicago Premieres

Brian Tallerico | 2022-05-09

A preview of the 9th Chicago Critics Film Festival, which runs from May 13 - 19 at the Music Box Theatre.

Festivals & Awards

SXSW 2022: Linoleum, Spin Me Round, I Love My Dad

Brian Tallerico | 2022-03-14

On three dramedies from SXSW, starring Alison Brie, Jim Gaffigan, and Patton Oswalt.

Interviews

A Lucky Film Buff: Leonard Maltin Reflects on His Life

Donald Liebenson | 2021-10-14

An interview with Leonard Maltin about his new book.

TV/Streaming

Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. Adds Patton Oswalt’s Voice to the Superhero Universe

Brian Tallerico | 2021-05-19

A review of the clever Marvel's M.O.D.O.K., created by and starring Patton Oswalt.

Chaz's Journal

Joy: My Memories of Ebertfest

Chaz Ebert | 2021-04-29

A fond look back at photos of past Ebertfest gatherings as well as the 20th anniversary Ebertfest video, in preparation for resuming the film festival September 8-11, 2021.

Festivals & Awards

SXSW 2021: Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and Legendary Tapes, Alien On Stage, The Spine of Night

Abby Olcese | 2021-03-19

A dispatch about SXSW films celebrating or made by dreamers.

TV/Streaming

A.P. Bio Moves from NBC to Peacock with Third Season

Brian Tallerico | 2020-09-02

A review of the third season of A.P. Bio.

TV/Streaming

Patton Oswalt Returns with Hysterical Stand-up Set for Netflix

Brian Tallerico | 2020-05-19

A review of the latest set from Patton Oswalt.

Tributes

Brian Dennehy: 1938-2020

Brian Tallerico | 2020-04-16

A tribute to Brian Dennehy.

MZS

The Unloved, Part 72: Solaris

Scout Tafoya | 2019-12-02

Scout Tafoya's video essay series about maligned masterpieces celebrates Steven Soderbergh's Solaris.

Festivals & Awards

Ebertfest Film Festival 2020 Passes On Sale November 1st

The Editors | 2019-10-25

An announcement of passes going on sale Friday, November 1st, for the next Ebertfest Film Festival that takes place April 15-18, 2020, in Champaign, Illinois.