Death Casts New Light on Bennett Miller’s “Capote”
The Ebertfest screening of Bennett Miller’s “Capote” had added resonance due to the passing of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Roger Ebert. Susan Wloszczyna reports.
Festivals & Awards
Table of Contents: Coverage of the 16th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival
Table of Contents for 2014 Ebertfest Coverage.
Disturbing the Peace: “Do the Right Thing” at 25
Spike Lee speaks on filmmaking, his career, and race after the 25th anniversary screening of “Do the Right Thing” at Ebertfest.
Alloy Orchestra Accompanies Lon Chaney Classic “He Who Gets Slapped”
Alloy Orchestra accompanies Lon Chaney’s “He Who Gets Slapped,” the 5th film of Ebertfest 2014.
Writers, Fans, & Friends Remember Roger Ebert at Ebertfest
The staff or RogerEbert.com and a loyal audience of fans and friends shared heartfelt, personal stories at “Remembering Roger Ebert” at Ebertfest.
“Film & Cultural Politics” at Ebertfest
Haifaa Al-Mansour, Keith Stanfield, Matt Zoller Seitz and more discuss “Film & Cultural Politics” at Ebertfest.
Second Day of Ebertfest Ends with Poignant, Hilarious “Young Adult”
Sam Fragoso reports on the Eberfest screening of Jason Reitman’s “Young Adult” with Patton Oswalt.
The Empathy Machine of “Short Term 12” with Brie Larson, Keith Stanfield
Brie Larson, Keith Stanfield bring powerful “Short Term 12” to Ebertfest.
Searching for Freedom at Ebertfest, Vienna and the Internet: Jem Cohen and “Museum Hours”
Kevin Lee on the Ebertfest screening of Jem Cohen’s “Museum Hours”.
Roger Ebert Statue Unveiled
The unveiling of the Roger Ebert sculpture at the 16th annual Ebertfest.
Ebertfest Panel Discusses “Short Term 12” and “Challenging Stigma Through the Arts”
Brie Larson, Steve Prokopy, Nell Minow, and more discuss “Challenging Stigma Through the Arts” at Ebertfest.
Ebertfest Opens with Emotional Screening of Steve James’ “Life Itself”
Nell Minow on the Ebertfest Opening Night gala premiere of Steve James’ “Life itself”.
Turkish Cinema Thrives at 33rd Istanbul Film Festival
A report from the 33rd Istanbul Film Festival sheds light on thriving Turkish cinema.
A Complete Film Guide to the 16th Annual Ebertfest
A complete guide to the 16th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival.
“Life Itself” To Play at Cannes Film Festival with New Footage
Steve James’ “Life Itself” will play in the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival with new footage.
Live-Streamed Panels Announced For 16th Annual Ebertfest
The panel subjects and panelists for the 16th Annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival have been announced, including Patton Oswalt, Brie Larson, Steve James, and more.
A New Worldly View: The 30th Chicago Latino Film Festival
A preview of the 30th Annual Chicago Latino Film Festival, which takes place April 3-17, 2014.
Sony Pictures Classics Co-President Michael Barker and Directors Ramin Bahrani and Haifaa Al-Mansour Join Ebertfest Lineup
Three great guests—Michael Barker, Haifaa Al-Mansour and Ramin Bahrani—join the lineup of Ebertfest 2014.
“Do The Right Thing” Writer, Director Spike Lee Joins Ebertfest Lineup for the Film’s 25th Anniversary
Spike Lee will present a screening of “Do the Right Thing” at Ebertfest 2014 to commemorate the film’s 25th anniversary.
Ebertfest 2014 Is Bringing Oliver Stone, Steve James and Patton Oswalt
Ebertfest sneaks the names of a few guests in anticipation of announcing the full lineup.
