Once There Was a Camelot: On the Crafting of a Legacy in “Jackie”
A look at how Pablo Larrain’s film captures legacy, privacy, and loyalty.
Features
Monica Vitti and the Modern ‘Something Terrible’
An analysis of the films of Monica Vitti and why they still move us today.
Through the Eyes of Love: On the Timelessness of “Ice Castles”
Three critics reflect on their love for “Ice Castles.”
Confusion and carnage: an interview with film critic Adam Nayman about the films of Ben Wheatley
An interview with Adam Nayman about his new book on director Ben Wheatley
Meet the Writers: Jessica Ritchey
Jessica Ritchey answers the Movie Love Questionnaire.
Chicago Stories: From Projects to Playboys
An article about two upcoming tv shows that screened at the Chicago International Television Festival.
Shane Salerno’s Journey South of the Border: The Screenwriter in the Video Game World
What does a Hollywood screenwriter bring to a video game? A review of “Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands,” written by a movie screenwriter.
Mysterious Beauty: A David Lynch Retrospective Comes to IFC Center
A celebration of director David Lynch’s filmography in anticipation of an upcoming retrospective at the IFC Center in New York.
Man on the run: the haunted grace of “The Fugitive”
A classic thriller that moves with a sense of purpose.
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Stephen Cone on “Personal Shopper”; Jack C. Newell on “Open Tables”; Not-so-secret life of Terrence Malick; Studio Ghibli’s girl power; Éric Rohmer’s battle of the sexes.
Crackle’s “Snatch” Series is a Superficial Sequel
A review of the original series “Snatch,” premiering tomorrow on Crackle.
Bright Wall/Dark Room March 2017: “Towards a True Children’s Cinema: On ‘My Neighbor Totoro'” by Lauren Wilford
An excerpt from the March 2017 issue of the online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room about “My Neighbor Totoro.”
Robert Osborne: 1932-2017
A tribute to the late film buff, author and Turner Classics Movies host, Robert Osborne.
Short Films in Focus: “Bacon & God’s Wrath”
An interview with director Sol Friedman about “Bacon & God’s Wrath” and a presentation of the short film.
The emotional reality of “Logan”
In praise of the first superhero film where people forget to take their medicine and sometimes cars don’t start.
Best Picture Winner “Moonlight” Expands to 1,500 U.S. Theaters This Weekend
The best film of 2016 is now playing in 1,500 theaters across America.
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“Get Out” is the best movie about American slavery; In praise of Jordan Horowitz; That Oscars shocker; Painful black/white Oscar moment; Who killed “Twin Peaks.”
A Preview of the 22nd Annual Rendez-Vous with French Cinema
An extensive look at what films will be playing the 22nd “Rendez-Vous with French Cinema,” which runs from March 1-12 at the Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Walter Reade Theater in New York.
The Consummate Everyman: Goodbye to Bill Paxton
The RogerEbert.com staff says goodbye to Bill Paxton.
