Intrigo: Death of an Author
This film tells us that the gulf between what we want to know and what we can know may never be illuminated.
Sam Neill
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Sweet Country (2018)
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Fred Smith
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Peter Rabbit (2018)
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Older Mr. Thomas McGregor
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Tommy's Honour (2017)
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Alexander Boothby
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The Daughter (2017)
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Walter
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
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Uncle Hec
Brian Tallerico -
Backtrack (2016)
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Duncan Stewart
Godfrey Cheshire -
The Adventurer: The Curse of the Midas Box (2014)
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Otto Luger
Glenn Kenny -
Escape Plan (2013)
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Dr. Emil Kaikev
Steven Boone -
Jurassic Park 3D (2013)
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Dr. Alan Grant
Nell Minow -
The Vow (2012)
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Mr. Thornton
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Daybreakers (2010)
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Charles
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Skin (2009)
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Abraham
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Yes (2005)
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Anthony
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Wimbledon (2004)
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Lizzie's dad
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The Dish (2001)
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Cliff Buxton
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Bicentennial Man (1999)
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Sir
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The Horse Whisperer (1998)
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Robert MacLean
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Event Horizon (1997)
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Weir
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Children of the Revolution (1997)
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Nine
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Restoration (1996)
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The King
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Country Life (1995)
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Max Askey
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In The Mouth Of Madness (1995)
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John Trent
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Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book (1994)
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Brydon
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Sirens (1994)
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Norman Lindsay
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The Piano (1993)
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Stewart
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Jurassic Park (1993)
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Grant
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The Hunt for Red October (1990)
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Vasily Borodin
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Dead Calm (1989)
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John Ingram
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A Cry in the Dark (1988)
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Michael Chamberlain
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The Good Wife (1987)
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Neville
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Plenty (1985)
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Lazar
Roger Ebert
* This filmography is not intended to be a comprehensive list of this artist’s work. Instead it reflects the films this person has been involved with that have been reviewed on this site.
Little Women and Gillian Armstrong's Brilliant Career
Given Armstrong’s history of flawed, complicated women leading her stories, it’s difficult to watch any number of her films and walk away unable to see some of the best and worst aspects of yourself reflected back.
TIFF 2019: 1982, Ordinary Love, Blackbird
On three films from TIFF, including dramas starring Liam Neeson and Susan Sarandon.
Midsommar and the Legacy of Break-Up Horror Movies
Horror has long been a vehicle for expressing the ways in which relationships of different generations crumble.
Home Entertainment Consumer Guide: August 2, 2018
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming services, including Ready Player One, Tully, and In the Mouth of Madness.
Figuring It Out: The Films of Laura Dern
A look at how Laura Dern became one of the most adventurous actresses working today.
Greta Gerwig Joins Short Legacy of Female Best Director Nominees
Greta Gerwig is the fifth woman to be nominated for the Oscar for Best Director.
2017 Fall Movie Preview: 25 Films We're Excited About
The 25 films we're most excited to see during the fall of 2017.
Chicago Critics Film Festival 2016 Preview
A preview of the 2016 version of the Chicago film lovers' event, including more than two dozen Chicago premieres.
Tribeca 2016: "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"
A review from Tribeca 2016 of Taika Waititi's "Hunt for the Wilderpeople."
The Darker Shades of Human Nature: Lifetime's "And Then There Were None"
Sundance 2016: "Hunt for the Wilderpeople"
A review of "Hunt for the Wilderpeople."
2016 Sundance Film Festival Preview
A preview of our most anticipated titles at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival.
At Last! "The End of the World" is Here!
A celebration of Wim Wenders' 1991 epic "Until the End of the World," of which a new 295-minute cut will be screening at the Gene Siskel Film Center on November 20 and 21.
TIFF 2015: "The Lady in the Van," "The Daughter"
A TIFF review of films "The Lady in the Van" and "The Daughter."
Smart People Talking: The 25th Anniversary of "The Hunt For Red October"
An appreciation of John McTiernan's "The Hunt for Red October" on its 25th anniversary.
No Exorcist Can Handle Possession
May contain spoilersTo call it overwrought would be an understatement. Andrzej Żuławski's 1981 masterpiece, butchered upon its original American release and relegated to spurious video-nasty circulation, is now returning in all its hysterical glory, as a part of Brooklyn's BAMcinématek complete Żuławski retro, which will then move to Cinefamily in Los Angeles. Featuring what is arguably the bravest female performance ever put on film - namely, Isabelle Adjani's Cannes-winning turn of shamanistic intensity - the film dares its viewer to enter a trance-like state, in which genres blur and mate to yield a new level of cinematic expression.
#100 February 1, 2012
Marie writes: While writer Brian Selznick was doing research for his book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret", he discovered the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia had a very old automaton in their collection. And although it wasn't one of machines owned by Georges Melies, it was remarkably similar and with a history akin to the one he'd created for the automaton in The Invention of Hugo Cabret...
#90 November 23, 2011
Marie writes: club member Sandy Kahn has submitted the following and I salute her web skills for having found it. Namely, an upcoming auction of film memorabilia the likes of which you rarely if ever see...
#68 June 22, 2011
Marie writes: this past Monday, the Chicago Sun Times updated "Movable Type" - a program used to create blogs. Roger's journal for example. Other newspapers might use "Word Press" instead; same idea though. Any-hoo, it's hosted on the "new" server at the Sun-Times and as is customary, you have to login to use it. It's online software. Meaning you're totally at the mercy of any freakiness that might be going on.I mention this because there was indeed some weirdness earlier (server choked) and that, plus the fact Movable Type does things differently now, put me behind schedule. So I don't really have anything for the front page. I can go look, though! Meanwhile, just continue reading and if I find anything interesting, I'll let you know....Ooo, clams...
#66 June 8, 2011
Marie writes: the ability to explore an image in 360 degrees is nothing new, but that doesn't make these pictures any less cool. In the first of a series, the Observer's architecture critic Rowan Moore introduces spectacular interactive 360-degree panoramic photographs of Britain's architectural wonders. "You are put in the middle of a space, and using your computer mouse or dragging your iPad screen - you can look in any direction you choose: up, down, sideways, diagonally, in any direction in full 360 degree turn, in three dimensions."
Go here to explore St Paul's Cathedral, London, built 1675-1711.
#51 February 23, 2011
Marie writes: In a move which didn't fail to put a subversive smile on my face, works by the mysterious graffiti artist Banksy began to appear recently in Hollywood as Academy Awards voters prepared to judge Exit Through the Gift Shop, which is up for best Documentary. (Click to enlarge.)
The most controversial thus far was painted on a billboard directly opposite the Directors Guild of America HQ on Sunset Boulevard. A poster advertising The Light Group (a property, nightclub and restaurant developer) was stenciled over with images of a cocktail-guzzling Mickey Mouse grasping a woman's breast. As it was being removed, a scuffle broke out between workmen and a man claiming the poster was his "property" - presumably triggered by the fact that an authentic piece by Banksy is worth thousands. To read more visit Banksy targets LA ahead of Oscars at the Guardian. And to see more pictures go HERE.
#27 September 8, 2010
The Grand Poobah writes: I saw this stag in the Michigan woods near our country place, where I am still working on my memoir. (click to enlarge)
#14 June 9, 2010
From the Grand Poobah: Our Far-Flung Correspondent Gerardo Valero writes: During Ebertfest, Monica and I were able to shoot a few videos which I downloaded in you tube and which I think you all may enjoy. Since she was the one to shoot most of the panel videos; they mostly consist of my own participation but there's plenty of stuff for everybody (our multiple presentations, dinner at the Green Room and what have you) I apologize in advance for the quality of the material. I tell Monica she would be fired from filming a Bourne movie because her cinematography is too shaky. Go HERE to see all the videos.Marie writes: this one is my favorite! Roger and Chaz at Stake n' Shake!
The best films of 2009
Since Moses brought the tablets down from the mountain, lists have come in tens, not that we couldn't have done with several more commandments. Who says a year has Ten Best Films, anyway? Nobody but readers, editors, and most other movie critics. There was hell to pay last year when I published my list of Twenty Best. You'd have thought I belched at a funeral. So this year I have devoutly limited myself to exactly ten films.
'Yes' is elegant, bold, original, erotic
When I interviewed Joan Allen and Sally Potter about their new film "Yes," I assumed everyone who saw it would love it as I do. I was mistaken. Although it has many supporters, it has opened to some savage reviews ("Ideas of almost staggering banality" -- A.O. Scott, New York Times).
