Short Films in Focus: Soak
A feature on Hannah Bang’s Soak, the kind of short film that sneaks up on you.
Features
Star Wars Celebration 2022: Mando+, Light and Magic, Andor and More
A look back at this year’s Star Wars Celebration.
How an Animated Burger Shop Saved My Family in Its Darkest Hour
A personal feature on turning to the comfort of Bob’s Burgers in a time of great emotional need.
No More Blue Tomorrows: David Lynch’s Inland Empire Returns to Theaters
A 4K restoration of David Lynch’s last film is now playing in select theaters.
Short Films in Focus: Laura, Carlton and the Tijuana Bulls
An interview with co-directors Bobby Moser and Michael Barth, and a presentation of their short documentary.
Jesus, I Love to Shoot Film: The Siskel Film Center Pays Tribute to Haskell Wexler
On an upcoming Gene Siskel Film Center series dedicated to Haskell Wexler.
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Lucian Georgescu and Barry Gifford on The Phantom Father; Incriminated White Females; A Night in Bridgerton; The Automat Warms the Soul; Bill Hader on Barry.
Death Game: A Grindhouse Classic Returns to Theaters
A look back at Peter S. Traynor’s Death Game, newly restored on Blu-ray and touring theaters nationwide.
Short Films in Focus: Lighting Tests
An interview with director Tom Nicoll, and a presentation of his short film Lighting Tests.
The Unloved, Part 100: West Side Story
The 100th entry in Scout Tafoya’s video essay series about maligned masterpieces.
MoMA Retrospective Celebrates the Films of Larry Fessenden and Glass Eye Pix
A preview of MoMA’s retrospective on Larry Fessenden and his Glass Eye Pix movie studio.
It’s Time to Appreciate the Age of Cage
A review of Age of Cage by Keith Phipps with quotes from Roger Ebert about the work of Nicolas Cage.
Introducing the Editors of RogerEbert.com
An announcement of titles, including a few new titles, for the editors at RogerEbert.com.
Why We Need to Talk About Cosby
A personal reflection on the Showtime docuseries We Need to Talk About Cosby by W. Kamau Bell.
Everything You Need to Know About the 94th Academy Awards (So Far)
What to know about this month’s Academy Awards.
Lady Villainy: A Feast of Wicked Iconoclasts
A feature on some of the most famous screen villains of all time.
The Legacy of ‘90s Teen Girl Murder Films
A look at the history of films like Jawbreaker, Heathers, Poison Ivy, Wild Things, and more.
Mary Beth Sobolewski: The Heart of Ty Beanie Babies
A feature on a new HBO Max about Beanie Babies, and interviews with its director and subject.
Women Film Editors: Shedding the Cloak of Invisibility
A feature on the history of female film editors.
Scene Stealer: A Tribute to Isabel Jewell
A tribute to the great character actress Isabel Jewell.
