A posthumous tribute to two male directors who encouraged audience identification with women onscreen and made opportunities for female film artists.
A report on the tenth anniversary of the African American Film Critics Association's awards ceremony, held February 6th.
Sarah Knight Adamson reports from Santa Monica, CA on the winners and speeches at last weekend's Critics' Choice Awards.
Matt writes: In our first Ebert Club newsletter of 2019, I am joining my publisher Chaz Ebert, editors Brian Tallerico and Matt Zoller Seitz, and fellow assistant editors Nick Allen and Nell Minow in wishing you a Happy New Year!
A look back at some of our favorite conversations from the past year, with both stars and filmmakers.
Chaz Ebert reveals her list of movies from 2018 to see before awards season 2019.
"Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler took part in a packed discussion with Elvis Mitchell at Cannes on Thursday.
The Oscar-winning actor talks about playing Archbishop Desmond Tutu in the new film, "The Forgiven."
Matt writes: In honor of last weekend's crowd-pleasing hit, "Black Panther," the eagerly anticipated Marvel blockbuster helmed by "Creed" director Ryan Coogler, we have gathered three articles about the picture that is sure to delight fans of all ages. First up are Nell Minow's in-depth interviews with Coogler as well as costume designer Ruth Carter. We also have a beautiful four-star review penned by our critic Odie Henderson, who writes, “The numerous battle sequences that are staples of the genre are present, but they float on the surface of a deep ocean of character development and attention to details both grandiose and minute.”
The director and co-writer of "Black Panther" talks about making his historic Marvel film.
Matt writes: With so many potential Oscar contenders vying for one's attention this season, I'd like to take a moment and recommend one that I absolutely loved. It is "Novitiate," a brilliantly acted and provocative drama written and directed by Margaret Betts. It revolves around a group of young women training to be nuns while under the strict guidance of their Reverend Mother (played by Melissa Leo in an Oscar-worthy performance). The ensemble includes some of the finest emerging talent in modern cinema, including Margaret Qualley, Liana Liberato, Morgan Saylor and Maddie Hasson. The film is currently in limited release and should definitely be sought out.
An interview with Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o about "Queen of Katwe."
