The Beach Bum
The shaggy dog nature of this film, one that mimics its protagonist’s neverending belief that everything is just gonna be alright, alright becomes almost transcendent.
Richard Pryor
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Harlem Nights (1989)
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Sugar Ray
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Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life is Calling (1986)
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Jo Jo, Directed and produced by
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Richard Pryor Here and Now (1983)
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Written and directed by
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Superman III (1983)
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Gus Gorman
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Stir Crazy (1980)
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Harry Monroe
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Wholly Moses! (1980)
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Pharaoh
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The Wiz (1978)
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The Wiz
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bingo (1976)
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Charlie Snow
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Car Wash (1976)
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Daddy Rich
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Lady Sings the Blues (1972)
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Piano Man
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Wild in the Streets (1968)
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Stanley X.
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MOMA's To Save and Project Festival: Cane River, Crime Wave, Pharos of Chaos, The Shipwrecker
Vikram Murthi on four titles that screened as part of MOMA's annual festival dedicated to newly preserved and restored films.
Penelope Spheeris on Suburbia and The Little Rascals
An interview with director Penelope Spheeris on her films "Suburbia" and "The Little Rascals," each receiving new Blu-ray releases.
The Big Knockover: "Noir City: Chicago" Brings Heist Films to the Music Box Theater
18 noir films, all in 35mm, will screen at Chicago's Music Box Theater from Friday, August 25 through Thursday, August 31.
Much More than "Star Wars": The Cinema of '77 Strikes Back at Film Society of Lincoln Center
An in-depth look at an ambitious retrospective at NYC's Film Society of Lincoln Center that celebrates one of cinema's greatest years.
It’s in the Details: On the Authenticity of Pixar’s "Cars" Franchise
A look at some of the details that makes the Cars films more authentic than most live-action racing movies.
Getting Out of Vaudeville: Demetri Martin on "Dean"
An interview with writer/director/actor Demetri Martin about his new film, "Dean."
Outstanding, Black Music: Raphael Saadiq on "Underground," "Insecure"
An interview composer Raphael Saadiq about making the music for "Underground," "Insecure" and more.
Gene Wilder 1933 - 2016
A tribute to the late comic genius, Gene Wilder.
Arthur Hiller: 1923 - 2016
A tribute to the late Arthur Hiller, director of classics that include "The Americanization of Emily," "Love Story," "The In-Laws."
It’s Over the Ocean to Scranton, Pennsylvania: An Appreciation of “The In-Laws”
A look at "The In-Laws" in light of its Criterion Blu-ray release this month.
Rudy Ray Moore Blaxploitation Classic "Dolemite" comes to Blu-ray
Simon Abrams and Odie Henderson celebrate the Rudy Ray Moore Blaxploitation classic "Dolemite," recently released on Blu-ray by the Vinegar Syndrome.
Book Excerpt: "Richard Pryor: American Id" by Jason Bailey
An excerpt from Jason Bailey's book "Richard Pryor: American Id."
Keep Moving!: The Films of Richard Lester.
An appreciation of Richard Lester as a retrospective of his work is about to unfold in New York City.
Who's Who In Reviews: Matt Zoller Seitz
The movie questionnaire and 2015 reviews of RogerEbert.com editor Matt Zoller Seitz.
David Letterman Ruined Me
An appreciation of David Letterman on his final day on the air.
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Harry Potter and the Twelve-Year Boyhood; Can 'Insurgent' spark a male rebellion?; Salon's Patton Oswalt peace summit; The real world set of "Hunger Games"; Don't say this to couples without children.
"The N Word": A Review by Brandon Towns
A review of "The N Word" from a Chicago Links student.
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The female journey as an existential quest; Richard Pryor's Hollywood Bowl meltdown; Stop GamerGate; "Selma" is a horror movie; "Blackhat" scoring controversy.
Identity Versus Self: Justin Simien on "Dear White People"
A conversation with "Dear White People" writer/director Justin Simien at the 2014 Chicago International Film Festival.
James Gray on His Personal Vision For "The Immigrant"
Steve Erickson discusses James Gray's career with the director of the upcoming The Immigrant.
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Revisiting the Black Dahlia case, 'Disneyfying' famous women, a profile of TCM host Robert Osborne, Patti Smith on Lou Reed and the story behind a notorious SNL skit.
Zombies in the Outfield and Cats in the Owner's Box; the Top Ten Odd and Overlooked Baseball Movies
Ten of the oddest baseball movies ever, just in time for the playoffs.
Paul Schrader: Porn Again?
Is the director's explicit "The Canyons" the nadir of his career—or its climax?
B Good: A Comic-Con Panel on B Movies
Leonard Maltin talks B-movies on a panel at Comic-Con.
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