Before Ebertfest: A (Brief) Introduction
Before Ebertfest kicks off, a brief introduction from the writer running the blog.
Festivals & Awards
Godfrey Cheshire’s “Death of Film/Decay of Cinema” Essay
A reposting of Godfrey Cheshire’s landmark essay in anticipation of the Critic’s Forum at Ebertfest.
An Overview of the 17th Annual Ebertfest
A film-by-film preview of the 2015 Ebertfest.
Ebertfest 2015 Comes Alive With the Sound of Music
A look at the gifted musicians scheduled to perform at Ebertfest 2015.
In Praise of Film Critics: Why They Matter More Than Ever
Meet the critics attending Ebertfest 2015.
Ebertfest to Welcome Jason Segel, Chazz Palminteri and More
Ebertfest to welcome Jason Segel, James Ponsoldt, Chazz Palminteri, Jon Kilik, Julieta Zylberberg and Alan Polsky.
31st Chicago Latino Film Festival: Reigniting the Movie-Going Experience
A sneak peek of three highlights from the upcoming Chicago Latino Film Festival.
Art of the Real at the Lincoln Film Center
A piece on the wave of LGBT films at the Art of the Real at the Lincoln Film Center this April.
A More Balanced Audience: The 2015 TCM Film Festival
A recap of the 2015 TCM Film Festival.
SXSW 2015: Studios and Indies Collide in Austin
A recap of the best of the 2015 SXSW Film Festival.
Sun Valley Film Festival Honors Clint Eastwood, “Finders Keepers”
A report from the 2015 Sun Valley Film Festival.
Jean-Luc Godard’s “Goodbye to Language 3D” to Open Ebertfest
An announcement about opening night of the 2015 Ebertfest and a special presentation of Chazz Palminteri’s “A Bronx Tale”.
RogerEbert.com to Host SXSW Panel on Film Criticism / ChicagoMade Happy Hour
Chaz Ebert will host a panel at SXSW on the future of film criticism in the digital age on Saturday, March 14th.
2015 European Union Film Festival Overview
A preview of the 2015 EU Film Festival at the Siskel Film Center in Chicago.
When You Can See the Oscar Winners on Blu-ray
“Birdman,” “Whiplash,” “The Theory of Everything,” and “Big Hero 6” hit Blu-ray just in time to capitalize on their Oscar wins, along with a complete list of how and when to see all of the 2015 Oscar nominees.
Observations of an Awards Season Skeptic, Part 4: Green Card Blues
Glenn Kenny comments on awards season, Sean Penn, Neil Patrick Harris, and the actual Oscars.
