Berlin 2017: “The Party,” “Return to Montauk,” “The Other Side of Hope”
A review of three new films from the Berlin Film Festival, including the latest from Sally Potter.
Festivals & Awards
Oscar’s History of Pickiness
At the ripe age of 89, Oscar can still be a notoriously picky fellow when it comes to what constitutes a contender for Best Picture.
Berlin 2017: “The Dinner,” “Spoor,” “California Dreams”
A report from Berlinale on the latest from Oren Moverman, Agnieszka Holland and Mike Ott.
Sundance 2017: The Natural World in The New Climate Sidebar and Beyond
An Ebert Fellow on films and programs from Sundance that focus on the environment.
Sundance 2017: Docs Capture the Current State of Police Tension and Race
A report on three documentaries from Sundance that tackle race relations in the era of Black Lives Matter.
Sundance 2017: “Dayveon,” “Deidra & Laney Rob a Train”
A review from Sundance of two films from the festival’s NEXT category, “Dayveon” and “Deidra & Laney Rob a Train.”
The Ebert Fellows on Sundance 2017
Emma Piper-Burket, Sasha Kohan and Walker King reflect upon their Sundance 2017 experience.
Sundance 2017: Five Under-the-Radar Movies From This Year’s Fest
A recap of Sundance 2017 that focuses on five films not getting as much buzz as they deserve.
Sundance 2017: “Lemon,” “Menashe”
Reviews from Sundance of two NEXT features to look out for, “Lemon” and “Menashe.”
Sundance 2017: “Nobody Speak,” “City of Ghosts”
A review of two docs from Sundance about the ongoing war against information, “Nobody Speak” and “City of Ghosts.”
Sundance 2017: “Chasing Coral,” “I Dream in Another Language,” “Walking Out”
Reviews from Sundance of three films that directly involve our relationship with nature, including “Chasing Coral,” “I Dream in Another Language” and “Walking Out.”
Sundance 2017 Interview: The Filmmakers of “Quest”
An interview with the director and producer of Sundance documentary breakthrough “Quest.”
Sundance 2017: Trump and the Politics of Film Festivals
A piece on the first Sundance Film Festival during the Trump administration.
Sundance 2017: “I Don’t Feel at Home in this World Anymore,” “Dina” Lead Festival Winners
A complete list of winners from the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.
Sundance 2017: “The Hero,” “L.A. Times,” “Gook”
Reviews from Sundance of three films that took Park City viewers to different parts of Los Angeles: “The Hero,” “L.A. Times” and “Gook.”
Sundance 2017 Interview: Dee Rees on “Mudbound”
An interview with Dee Rees, the director of “Mudbound.”
Sundance 2017 Interview: “Kuso”
An interview with the singular Flying Lotus aka Stephen Ellison by one of the Ebert Fellows.
Sundance 2017: “To the Bone,” “Before I Fall”
Reviews from Sundance of two dramas, “To the Bone” and “Before I Fall.”
Sundance 2017: “Berlin Syndrome,” “Manifesto,” “Newness”
Three more films from Sundance, including ones starring Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and Cate Blanchett.
