The Girl in the Spider's Web
The cinematic equivalent of a clip-on version of the nose ring that its central character famously sports throughout—a simulacrum that tries to evoke the edge…
The cinematic equivalent of a clip-on version of the nose ring that its central character famously sports throughout—a simulacrum that tries to evoke the edge…
He’s missing both key insight and satirical bite in his depiction of this pivotal point in American history. Privacy is about to become a thing…
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
A wish list in honor of my birthday. #birthdaywishlist
An article about the 41st Mill Valley Film Festival honoring USC Annenberg associate professor Stacy L. Smith and devoting 45% of its lineup to films…
A look back at Robert Altman's Quintet, as part of Scout Tafoya's monthly video essay series on maligned masterpieces.
A remembrance of film and TV critic Andrew Johnston, who died Oct. 26, 2008.
One of our Far Flung Correspondents talks about why the election of Jair Bolsonaro would be a disaster for Brazil.
Jana Monji reports on the different speakers and conversations at last Thursday's Women in Entertainment summit.
A look at an e-book of interviews and critical writing on one of the best films of 2018.
An appreciation of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm as its 25th anniversary approaches.
Song to Song (2017)
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Director, Writer
Voyage of Time: The IMAX Experience (2016)
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Director, Writer
Knight of Cups (2016)
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Director, Writer
The Better Angels (2014)
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Producer
To the Wonder (2013)
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Directed by, Written by
The Tree of Life (2011)
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Written and directed by
The New World (2006)
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Directed and written by
The Thin Red Line (1999)
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Written and Directed by
Days of Heaven (1978)
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Directed by, Written by
* 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.
An interview with the Oscar-nominated actor about producing and co-starring in Jacques Audiard's unusual Western, The Sisters Brothers.
On the new Criterion release of Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life, which includes a new 50-minute-longer extended cut of the masterpiece.
An interview with the director of "IVRY," and a presentation of the short film.
A Far Flung Correspondent takes a closer look at Kogonada's Columbus.
A report on four more films from SXSW, including a breakout starring Tye Sheridan and Imogen Poots.
The latest in Scout Tafoya's video essay series about maligned masterpieces celebrates Tony Richardson's "Mademoiselle."
An interview with Stephen Cone, writer/director of "Princess Cyd."
A preview of the 55th Annual New York Film Festival with commentary on the state of the fest and the Opening Night film by Richard Linklater, "Last Flag Flying."
A piece on the structure of Dunkirk and how it impacts storytelling.
A celebration of the late Sam Shepard's Oscar-nominated performance as Chuck Yeager in "The Right Stuff."
A piece on the structure of David Lowery's films.
A report from the 2017 SCMS conference in Chicago.
An interview with Olivier Assayas, writer/director of "Personal Shopper."
Chaz Ebert highlights films with the potential to get us through the confusing political times of the Trump presidency.
The staff reveals their individual picks for the best films of 2016.
A recap of the fifth annual Los Cabos International Film Festival, including reviews of select titles.
An interview with actor/director Danny DeVito about "Curmudgeons" and a presentation of the short film.
Roger Ebert's The Great Movies IV, featuring his final 62 essays on films like "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" and "Mulholland Dr," is now available for purchase.
A celebration of Brian De Palma's "Carrie" on the occasion of its 40th anniversary and a new Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Shout! Factory.
A TIFF dispatch on new films from Ewan McGregor, J.A. Bayona and Terrence Malick.
An extensive preview of 50 films coming out within the next four months, from "Sully" to "Toni Erdmann."
A dispatch from the Venice Film Festival on the latest from Terrence Malick and Laurie Simmons.
Issue doc aesthetics; Amy S. Weber on "A Girl Like Her"; The original underclass; Sheriff of Babylon captivates war vet; Why "Point Break" still delivers.
An interview with the director of "Voyagers" and a presentation of the short film.
A review of Terrence Malick's "The New World," now on Criterion Blu-ray and DVD.