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Ava DuVernay shatters the glass ceiling; Best films of 2016; Team risks lives for elephants; Gary Sinise’s “Of Mice and Men”; Barry Jenkins on “Moonlight.”
Ava DuVernay shatters the glass ceiling; Best films of 2016; Team risks lives for elephants; Gary Sinise’s “Of Mice and Men”; Barry Jenkins on “Moonlight.”
A contest to win your own copy of the newly published Great Movies IV by Roger Ebert!
The staff reveals their individual picks for the best films of 2016.
Chaz Ebert highlights films with the potential to get us through the confusing political times of the Trump presidency.
This month’s excerpt from online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room is an essay about “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
A live score for a film such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” is like 3D for your ears.
A look at how “Arrival” reflects Heidegger’s philosophies.
Jessica Ritchey on the personal power of Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth.”
Peet Gelderblom has a new video essay comparing Brian DePalma and Alfred Hitchcock, shot by shot and moment by moment.
An interview with director James P. Gannon about his short documentary, “The Christmas Light Killer,” and a presentation of the film.
Laura Bretan on her extraordinary year; “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 70; Rise of Voldemort; Brilliance of “The Catch”; Crazy Cage in “Army of One.”
A report from a special Washington D.C. premiere of “Jackie,” featuring a Q&A with director Pablo Larraín and Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman.
A piece on the experience gained from seeing bad movies.
Our own editor-in-chief Matt Zoller Seitz is the 35th guest on Sam Fragoso’s “Talk Easy” podcast.
A reposting of Brent Northup’s review of “Shut In.”
Glenn Kenny on two re-releases from New York Review Books that offer a look into the mind of director Robert Bresson.
Roger’s beloved Midwestern burger chain gains a convert in its new location in Daly City, CA.
Chaz Ebert spotlights Part II of her list featuring must-see movies of 2016.
An excerpt from this month’s edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.