A table of contents of articles published to commemorate Roger Ebert’s birthday on June 18th, 2017, starting with his interview of Paul McCartney who was born on the same day and same year: June 18th, 1942.
A preview of Annette Insdorf’s new book, “Cinematic Overtures: How to Read Opening Scenes.”
Easily the silliest King Kong movie ever made, but also one of the most gloriously enjoyable.
Filmmaker Ira Sachs (“Forty Shades of Blue,” “Little Men”) talks about the
impact of his first feature, “The Delta,” on his life and career, and the lessons he drew from
its production.
An appreciation of “The Blackcoat’s Daughter”; A letter to my mother; “Happy Campers” deserves classic status; Relevance of “The House is Black”; In praise of “Old Enough.”
An interview with the director of “Score: A Film Music Documentary” and one of its subjects.
A review of the new book “Movies Are Prayers” by Josh Larsen.
An essay about “Personal Shopper” and “Raw” from the June 2017 edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
A reprint of Roger Ebert’s review of 1980’s “The Blues Brothers,” printed today in the Chicago Sun-Times.
In praise of the women in front of and behind the camera on “Wonder Woman.”
Crying through the fight scenes in “Wonder Woman”; Behind Wonder Woman is a great man; How Patty Jenkins saved DC; Tributes to 1978’s “Superman”; Ebert on Jenkins.
On the 4DX experience, “Wonder Woman,” and the magic of movies.
This month’s edition of Short Films in Focus looks at a literal leap.
Two Summer 2017 blockbusters get great companion books about their productions.
The only feature film Borowczyk made in his native country proves to be an underappreciated masterpiece that merits rediscovery and celebration.
A look back at Wim Wenders’ “Wings of Desire,” which premiered at Cannes 30 years ago this month.
An appraisal of how Ridley Scott has turned his “Alien” franchise into an echo of “Blade Runner.”
A writer and his BB-8 watch all eight of the “Star Wars” films in numerical order.
Brad Jones on “Jesus, Bro!”; Period episode on “Anne With an E”; Perils of writing while female; In defense of radical transparency; Trump praises Rodrigo Duterte.
