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This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt’s career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. It’s a special film.
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The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond (2010)
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Boom (1968)
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* 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.
"Two Weeks in the Midday Sun" Reprinted with Foreword by Martin Scorsese
An article about the reissue of "Two Weeks in the Midday Sun."
Christmas Movie Recommendations from Our Writers
Writers at RogerEbert.com offers their recommendations for Christmas movies.
Goodbye to the Sigh Guy: A Tribute to Tab Hunter, 1931-2018
A tribute to the late Tab Hunter, a gay matinee idol and Hollywood trailblazer.
Bright Wall/Dark Room: Stigma & Myth in Belle Rive by Paul Fischer
This month's excerpt from online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room is an essay by Paul Fischer about "A Streetcar Named Desire."
NYFF 2017: “Wonder Wheel”
A recap of the latest New York Film Festival and review of Woody Allen's newest film after its world premiere there.
2017 Japan Cuts Festival Preview
A preview of this year's Japan Cuts festival, which runs from July 13-23.
Haunting Magic: On "Eve's Bayou," 20 Years Later
A look back at Kasi Lemmons' 1997 film, "Eve's Bayou."
Living Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances: Sam Schacht on Method Acting
An interview with the legendary Sam Schacht about the art of Method Acting.
The Audacious "Something Wild" Comes to Criterion Blu-ray
One of the most audacious American films from the 1960s is now available via the Criterion Collection.
Let’s Me And You Go For A Ride: John McNaughton and Michael Rooker on “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” at 30
An interview with director John McNaughton and star Michael Rooker on the 30th anniversary of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Roger's Favorites: Faye Dunaway
Roger's Favorites: actress Faye Dunaway.
"La Lupa": A Celebration of Anna Magnani
A celebration of Anna Magnani's acting career on the occasion of a retrospective at the Lincoln Center running May 18-June 1.
Chuck Jones Meets "Sunset Boulevard": On Robert Zemeckis' "Death Becomes Her"
An appreciation for Robert Zemeckis' 1992 dark comedy "Death Becomes Her," now available on Blu-ray from Shout! Factory.
Roger, You Would Love Ebertfest 2016
A preview of Ebertfest 2016 and the first Ebert Humanitarian Award
Gena Rowlands: A Life on Film
A chronological commentary celebrating the performances of Gena Rowlands.
Look Away, Dixie Land: Reflections on Life in the South, Racist Iconography, and Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing
A reprint of an article by Greg Carpenter about the Confederate Flag.
Witness to a Legend: The Career of Gena Rowlands
Marian Seldes: 1928-2014
Obituary for Marian Seldes.
Simply Do it: Talking with Woody Allen About Directorial Style
An interview with Woody Allen about his new film, "Magic in the Moonlight."
Eli Wallach: 1915-2014
An obituary for actor Eli Wallach.
Ruby Dee: 1922-2014
The Greatest Living Actress: Author Dan Callahan on the Legacy of Vanessa Redgrave
Martin Scorsese's World Cinema Project
Criterion partners with Martin Scorsese to offer amazing treasures of world cinema on Blu-ray and DVD.
Julie Harris, 1925-2013: A Remembrance
Julie Harris seemed to bring her own special set of tools to the art of acting, making every performance, every line feel like a fresh discovery.
Larry Sanders: Changing television and changing lives
August, 2012, marks the 20th anniversary of the debut of "The Larry Sanders Show," episodes of which are available on Netflix Instant, Amazon Instant, iTunes, and DVD. This is the third and final part of Edward Copeland's extensive tribute to the show, including interviews with many of those involved in creating one of the best-loved comedies in television history. Part 1 (Ten Best Episodes) is here and Part 2 (The show behind the show) is here.
A related article about Bob Odenkirk and his characters, Stevie Grant and Saul Goodman (on "Breaking Bad"), is here.
by Edward Copeland
"It was an amazing experience," said Jeffrey Tambor. "I come from the theater and it was very, very much approached like theater. It was rehearsed and Garry took a long, long time in casting and putting that particular unit together." In a phone interview, Tambor talked about how Garry Shandling and his behind-the-scenes team selected the performers to play the characters, regulars and guest stars, on "The Larry Sanders Show" when it debuted 20 years ago. Shandling chose well throughout the series' run and -- from the veteran to the novice, the theater-trained acting teacher and character actor to the comedy troupe star in his most subtle role -- they all tend to feel the way Tambor does: "It changed my career. It changed my life."
