Video: Roger Ebert Accepts an Honorary Degree at the 2004 AFI Commencement Ceremonies
Roger Ebert’s 2004 speech at the AFI commencement ceremonies, where he received an honorary degree.
Features
Happy Birthday Roger, June 18th, 2020 (Table of Contents)
This special edition of Thumbnails features articles and videos republished in honor of Roger Ebert’s birthday.
Real Treasure: The Reunion at the Heart of Da 5 Bloods
A piece on how the history of Amerasian children born after the Vietnamese War is reflected in Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods.
Revisiting John Williams’ Score for Jaws, 45 Years Later
A look back at John Williams’ iconic score for Steven Spielberg’s Jaws.
Book Excerpt: When the Fire Nation Attacked: Illustrated Insights on Avatar: The Last Airbender
An excerpt from the ebook When the Fire Nation Attacked: Illustrated Insights on Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Connecting to a Lost Score by Johann Johannsson, Personal Effects
Connecting to early work by a lost master, Johann Johannsson.
Thumbnails 6/8/20
Kasi Lemmons on white Americans; Halina Dyrschka on Hilma af Klint; Recommended books on racism; Wisdom of James Baldwin; Lesli Linka Glatter on David Lynch.
Bright Wall/Dark Room May 2020: Life is Short – Stunt It: The Refined Nothing of Hot Rod
An essay about the film “Hot Rod,” as excerpted from the May edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Short Films in Focus: Lowland Kids
An interview with the director of the documentary “Lowland Kids,” and a presentation of the short film.
The Unloved, Part 78: The Siege
In his latest video essay about maligned masterpieces, Scout Tafoya celebrates Edward Zwick’s 1998 film, The Siege.
Celebrating the Risk-Taking Greatness of Disney’s Dinosaur, 20 Years Later
A celebration of Disney’s innovative film Dinosaur, which turns 20 years old this month.
‘It’s Not Your Fault’: On Hanging Out and Healing in Good Will Hunting
On revisiting Gus Van Sant’s Good Will Hunting in 2020.
Short Films in Focus: Crude Oil
An interview with the writer/director of “Crude Oil,” and a presentation of the short film.
Great Chicago Architect Benjamin Marshall’s Story Told in Documentary Screening For Free Online Tomorrow
An article about the free online screening on May 5th, 2020, of a documentary about Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall.
The Unloved, Part 77: In the Heart of the Sea
The latest in Scout Tafoya’s series focuses on a 2015 Ron Howard epic.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Completely Reimagines Classic Game
A feature on the new Square Enix hit, Final Fantasy VII Remake.
Celebrating Our Ebert Fellows in Quarantine
An article celebrating our Ebert Fellows during this period of Quarantine.
Bright Wall/Dark Room April 2020: The Contradictory and Complementary Visions of Wes Anderson and Roald Dahl by Ethan Warren
An essay about Wes Anderson’s Fantastic Mr. Fox, as excerpted from the latest edition of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Selah and The Spades to Debut Tomorrow, April 17th, on Amazon Prime
An article about the release of Tayarisha Poe’s film “Selah and the Spades” on Amazon Prime Video this Friday, April 17th.
Nausicaä Awakens: The Influence of Hayao Miyazaki on the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
The similarities between Miyazaki and the Star Wars sequel trilogy run deep, whether you’re talking about how the films look, feel, or what they’re really about.
