Early Shorts by Great Filmmakers: 2019 Favorites
A look at the short films that helped launch the careers of Bong Joon-ho, Josh & Benny Safdie, Céline Sciamma, and Alma Har’el.
Features
Book Excerpt: Portraits of Resistance: The Cinema of Céline Sciamma
An excerpt from a new book about director Céline Sciamma, as published by Seventh Row.
“I’m Not Special”: Lulu Wang Serves Cocktails Garnished with Industry Truths and Filmmaking Advice at Behind-The-Bar Q&A
A report on an unusual event in Los Angeles with the director of The Farewell, Lulu Wang.
No Solutions: A Personal Examination of Online Anger About Guns Akimbo
A personal piece on the impact of Twitter bullying reflected through the behavior of a director.
The HistoryMakers Launches its WomanMakers Initiative With $1 Million Gift from Ursula Burns
An article about the launching of The HistoryMakers’ WomanMakers Initiative.
Bright Wall/Dark Room February 2020: Trash, Art, and Book Club: A Toast to Our Aging Icons by Carrie Courogen
An essay about the 2018 film Book Club, as excerpted from the latest edition of BW/DR.
The 2020 Oscar-Nominated Scores
A look at all this year’s Oscar-nominated scores, and their chances of winning.
Short Films in Focus: The 2020 Oscar-Nominated Shorts
A look at all of this year’s Oscar-nominated short films.
The 4-Star Films of 2019
A collection of the reviews given our highest possible grade in 2019.
Short Films in Focus: Rehearsal
An interview with the director of Rehearsal and a presentation of the short film.
Little Women and Gillian Armstrong’s Brilliant Career
Given Armstrong’s history of flawed, complicated women leading her stories, it’s difficult to watch any number of her films and walk away unable to see some of the best and worst aspects of yourself reflected back.
Thumbnails Special Edition: In Praise of Our Writers at RogerEbert.com
A special edition of Thumbnails highlighting articles about our writers at RogerEbert.com.
Chaz Ebert’s Top 10 Films (And Then Some) of 2019
Chaz Ebert reveals her Top Ten (PLUS) Films of 2019.
Bright Wall/Dark Room December 2019: To the Very End by Calvin McMillin
An essay by Calvin McMillin on Twin Peaks, as excerpted from the December issue of Bright Wall/Dark Room.
The Uncanny Valleys of Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman
It’s possible that even the uncanny valley ushered in by Scorsese’s so-called “youthification” is there by the director’s elaborate design.
