Ebert Club
#385 July 21, 2020
Matt writes: The uplifting new documentary by Mary Mazzio, "A Most Beautiful Thing," will have its official US release on Friday, July 31st.
Matt writes: The uplifting new documentary by Mary Mazzio, "A Most Beautiful Thing," will have its official US release on Friday, July 31st.
An article about Kartemquin's timely ten-part docuseries "America to Me" currently streaming for free on Starz.
An updated article about the "Life Itself" virtual Q&A Wednesday, May 27th, with added musical guest Clem Snide and moderator Scott Mantz as part of Magnolia Pictures' Favorite Docs Series.
Matt writes: Steve James' acclaimed 2014 documentary "Life Itself," chronicling the life and legacy of our site's co-founder, Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert, premiered in virtual cinemas this past Friday as part of Magnolia Pictures' new screening series entitled, "A Few of Our Favorite Docs." Each of the films will have a virtual Q&A on the Wednesday following their premiere, while ten percent of the ticket sales will be donated to a charity of the filmmakers' choice. One of the subjects in "Life Itself", RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert, will take part in a virtual Q&A with Steve James TOMORROW, May 27th.
Chaz Ebert reports on the Cannes premieres of "Foxcatcher," "The Homesman," "Mr. Turner," and "The Wonders," while offering an extended report on the emotional screening of "Life Itself."
An article about Steve James' documentary about acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert, "Life Itself," screening in virtual cinemas on Friday, May 22nd, as part of Magnolia Pictures' favorite documentary series.
On six of the best documentaries that were scheduled to premiere at this year's SXSW.
A review of three docuseries that premiered at Sundance - they're all great.
Far Flung Correspondent Seongyong Cho pens a letter to Roger about Michael Apted's 63 Up.
An interview with director Rob Garver about his Pauline Kael documentary, What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael.
Chaz Ebert celebrated her birthday by honoring Victory Gardens Theater in October 2019.
Matt writes: Last month's Venice Film Festival presented its top prize to this week's most anticipated wide release, Todd Phillips' "Joker" (starring Joaquin Phoenix), a film that has received polarizing reviews from critics, including those featured on our site.
An article about the Chicago Stories Gala presented by Victory Gardens Theater on October 5th, 2019, showcasing debuting playwrights Chaz Ebert and Stacy Janiak, honoring Justina Machado and Phillipa Soo and featuring presenter Steve James, among others.
The best in television for the year.
Chaz Ebert reveals her list of movies from 2018 to see before awards season 2019.
Matt writes: The 2018 Toronto International Film Festival, which wrapped on September 16th, had so many enticing selections guaranteed to be major contenders this awards season, and RogerEbert.com was there to cover them all.
An article about "Life Itself" being included in IndieWire's Critics Survey selecting the best biographical documentaries ever made.
