Stay Vigilant: Directors Camille Hardman and Gary Lane on Still Working 9 to 5
An interview with the directors of the documentary Still Working 9 to 5, about the classic comedy with Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton.
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A (Not So) Brief History of Silent Film Influences on Pop Music
How film and pop music have intersected for generations.
Horror Movies Should Give Up The Final Girl
On the trope of the horror movie final girl and why it needs to go.
Introduction to Women Writers Week 2024
What to look forward to during our biggest event week of the year.
Feeling Seen by Sometimes I Think About Dying
A reappreciation of the recently released Sometimes I Think About Dying, starring Daisy Ridley.
David Lynch’s The Straight Story & Playing Catch-Up
A look at David Lynch’s The Straight Story, 25 years after its release.
How Poor Things Subverts the “Born Sexy Yesterday” Trope
An appreciation of one of many subversions in Poor Things.
Vote for Neuro(diversity): On the 20th Anniversary of Napoleon Dynamite
A look at how Napoleon Dynamite served as a representational breakthrough for neurodiversity.
How Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Adapts the Un-Adaptable
On how Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves finished what seemed like an impossible cinematic quest.
Why Closer Still Matters Two Decades After Its Release
When Closer came out in 2004, the story of its star power overshadowed one of the sharpest character studies of its era.
Nobody Else Is Doing What Emma Stone Is Doing Right Now
Poor Things would be achievement enough. But between that, The Curse and her recent appearance on Saturday Night Live, the actor-producer is operating on a different level than everyone else.
The True Triumph of Robert Downey Jr.’s Second Act
Favored to win an Oscar for Oppenheimer, the actor is poised to cement one of Hollywood’s greatest comeback stories—which, back when he was battling addiction, didn’t seem possible.
In Memoriam: The 10 Great Movies That Were Forgotten This Oscar Season
A stellar year in cinema means that not every worthy film got recognized with nominations. But just because the Academy overlooked these movies doesn’t mean you should too.
The Internet Will Never Let Russell Crowe Forget Les Miserables
When the Oscar-winning blockbuster opened in 2012, many mocked the actor’s singing. Now that the film is getting a re-release, maybe it’s time to change our tune.
The People Who Never Stopped Loving Tenet
Deemed a commercial disappointment at the time, Christopher Nolan’s time-bending 2020 thriller isn’t as well-regarded as many of his other films. Four years later, with a splashy re-release on the horizon, we talk to five diehard fans who expressed their passion for Tenet loud and clear on the internet.
Movies Starring Real-Life Fathers and Daughters, Ranked
From On Golden Pond to the recent Bleeding Love, a family drama can be more affecting when it features actual dads and their children. We look at the best and the worst of this niche genre.
Our Opinion of Crossroads Hasn’t Changed, Our Feelings About Britney Spears Have
Now streaming on Netflix after years of being hard to find, the pop singer’s infamous 2002 film remains hokey and cheesy. So why does it play differently today?
Short Films in Focus: The 2024 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
On this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts.
A Farewell from Our Literary Editor, Matt Fagerholm
RogerEbert.com Literary Editor Matt Fagerholm bids farewell while celebrating his tenth anniversary at the site.
