The Great Performances of 2023
On some of our favorite performances of the last year in film.
Features
A Report from the Color Purple Special Screening with Oprah Winfrey
A report from the November screening of The Color Purple, with a very special panel.
The Individual Top Tens of 2023
The individual top ten lists submitted by the writers of this site.
Fare Thee Well: On the Tenth Anniversary of Inside Llewyn Davis
A look back at one of the best films of the 2010s on its anniversary.
The Best Horror Films of 2023
On the ten best horror films of the year, according to critic Katie Rife.
How Martin Scorsese Uses Music to Enhance His Visions
A feature on key uses of pop and rock music in GoodFellas, Raging Bull, Wolf of Wall Street, Mean Streets, The Departed, and more.
Short Films in Focus: Big Touch
A look at a powerful new short film by Charles Tenzis.
Saltburn and Subverting the Passing Narrative
A look at how Saltburn plays with the passing narrative of films like Chameleon Street, Gattaca, and The Talented Mr. Ripley.
The Tenth Anniversary of The Unloved
A tribute to Scout Tafoya’s video essay as it reaches double digits.
A Farewell and Tribute to Our Senior Editor, Nick Allen
A farewell and tribute to RogerEbert.com Senior Editor Nick Allen that is chock-full of highlights from his eight years at the site.
The Pitfalls of Suburban Ennui: In Praise of Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore’s Collaborations
A feature on the great work between Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore.
Senior Editor Nick Allen Moderates Panel of International Awards Contenders
A cool Q&A with one of our own.
Kokomo City Named IFSN Advocate Award Winner
Kokomo City wins an award from a network of sites, including RogerEbert.com.
Short Films in Focus: Troy
A presentation of the short film Troy and an interview with its co-writer/director Mike Donahue.
Bright Wall/Dark Room October 2023: Killing Time: 3:10 to Yuma & the Lonesome West by Nicholas Russell
An essay by Nicholas Russell about 3:10 to Yuma, excerpted from the October 2023 edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Streetcorner Symphony: The Music of Mean Streets
On the use of music in Martin Scorsese’s Mean Streets, which just turned 50.
Coffee Table Books on The Wicker Man and Halloween Should Satisfy Horror Fans
On two new art books for horror movie fans.
Why Horror Has Been Killing It in 2023
A look back at the horror hits of 2023, and why many have been so successful.
It’s OK, Boomer: The Big Chill Turns 40
A look back at Lawrence Kasdan’s The Big Chill.
