Photo Gallery: Roger Ebert Induction Ceremony
An article about Roger Ebert’s August 19th induction ceremony into the Chicago Literary Hall of Fame at the American Writers Museum and reprint of lovely speech by Milos Stehlik
Features
Bong Joon-ho: The Man Who Loved Monsters
A look at the theme of monsters through the filmography of Bong Joon-ho.
Roger Ebert’s New Chicago Sun-Times Sees the Light of Day
An article about my hope for the Chicago Sun-Times.
Thumbnails 8/22/17
Theodore Collatos on “Tormenting the Hen”; Essay that changed film criticism; Who really directed “Tombstone”; True star of “Frasier”; Post-horror movies taking over cinema.
An American Original: The RogerEbert.com Staff Remembers Jerry Lewis
Our writers share their memories of the late, great Jerry Lewis.
“Madden NFL 18” Expands League to Include Cinematic Storytelling
A review of EA Sports’ “Madden NFL 18,” focusing on its breakthrough new cinematic story mode, “Longshot.”
30 Minutes on: “Elevator to the Gallows”
As much as can be said about Louis Malle’s jazzy French noir in 30 minutes.
It’s About Us: The Legacy of “Bonnie and Clyde”
The Ebert Voices crew celebrates a classic as it turns 50 years old, Arthur Penn’s “Bonnie and Clyde.”
Thumbnails 8/11/17
“The Glass Castle” tidies up a disturbing memoir; Paranoid style; Watching “Dunkirk” with autism; Bill Pullman remembers John Candy; Last hurrah of “Beach Party.”
Bright Wall/Dark Room August 2017: “And That’s How it Happens: Life, Death and ‘Big Fish'” by Katherine Webb
An essay about Tim Burton’s “Big Fish” from the August 2017 edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Surviving Time on Dunkirk Beach
A piece on the structure of Dunkirk and how it impacts storytelling.
Keeping the Elegant End Up: “The Spy Who Loved Me” at 40
Brian Doan celebrates a James Bond classic.
Much More than “Star Wars”: The Cinema of ’77 Strikes Back at Film Society of Lincoln Center
An in-depth look at an ambitious retrospective at NYC’s Film Society of Lincoln Center that celebrates one of cinema’s greatest years.
30 Minutes on: “Baby Driver”
As much as Matt can say about “Baby Driver” in 30 minutes at the keyboard.
The Look and the Voice: On Sam Shepard’s Definitive Performance in “The Right Stuff”
A celebration of the late Sam Shepard’s Oscar-nominated performance as Chuck Yeager in “The Right Stuff.”
Comic-Con 2017: Netflix’s “Death Note” and “Bright”
A report from San Diego Comic-Con on sneak peeks at two Netflix original films, “Death Note” and “Bright.”
Short Films in Focus: “Hell You Talmbout”
This dance-based, protest music video/documentary/spoken word hybrid gives voice to those who often have to do the explaining because of their experiences
