Tribeca 2023: Blood for Dust, Catching Dust
A review of two dusty dramas from Tribeca.
Festivals & Awards
Tribeca 2023: The Listener, Eric LaRue
On two empathetic dramas from Tribeca directed by Steve Buscemi and Michael Shannon.
The 2023 American Black Film Festival Runs In-Person June 14-18 and Virtually June 19-25
An article about the 2023 American Black Film Festival, running in-person from Wednesday, June 14th, through Sunday, June 18th, and virtually from Monday, June 19th, through Sunday, June 25th.
The Foundation for the Augmentation of African Americans in Film Hosts The LightReel Film Festival June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.
An article about The LightReel Film Festival, running Thursday, June 8th, through Saturday, June 10th, in Washington, D.C.
Cannes 2023 Video #10: Chaz Ebert Interviews Jeffrey Wright, DePaul University/CHA Youth Resident Filmmakers and More
Our tenth and final video dispatch from Cannes 2023 features Chaz Ebert’s interviews with actor Jeffrey Wright; DePaul University/CHA Youth Resident Filmmakers Isis Gullette, Unique Moore and Christal Westmoreland; “Become a Filmmaker” program director Liliane Calfee and mentor/chaperone Pier Smith; Ebertfest festival director Dr. Nate Kohn; professor and frequent Ebertfest guest Dr. Eric Pierson; and accomplished film student Nia Lambert.
Cannes 2023 Video #9: Nicholas Guest on Fallen Leaves, Monster, Strange Way of Life and More
Our ninth video dispatch from Cannes 2023 features Chaz Ebert’s discussion with actor Nicholas Guest about “Fallen Leaves,” “Monster,” “Strange Way of Life” and more.
Jim Reynolds, Founder of Loop Capital, to Receive 2023 Lincoln Leadership Prize
An article about Jim Reynolds, founder of Loop Capital, as the 2023 recipient of the Lincoln Leadership Prize by the Lincoln Presidential Foundation to be awarded June 14th in Chicago.
Cannes 2023: The Sweet East, The Book of Solutions, The Feeling That the Time for Doing Something Has Passed
On three world premieres from the festival’s Directors’ Fortnight section.
Cannes 2023 Video #6: Lisa Nesselson on Last Summer, Kidnapped, A Brighter Tomorrow and More
Our sixth video dispatch from Cannes 2023 features Chaz Ebert’s discussion with Lisa Nesselson about “Last Summer,” “Kidnapped,” “A Brighter Tomorrow” and more.
Cannes 2023 Video #7: Critics Roundtable
Our seventh video dispatch from Cannes 2023 features the annual critics roundtable featuring highlights from this year’s festival.
KVIFF 2023 Announces Competition Titles, Premieres, and More
A look ahead at the films from this year’s Karlovy Var International Film Festival.
Cannes 2023: How to Have Sex, Los Delincuentes, The New Boy
On three premieres from the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s fest.
Cannes 2023 Video #8: The Winners are Revealed
Our eighth video dispatch from Cannes 2023 features Chaz Ebert’s report on this year’s prize-winners.
Cannes 2023: Anatomy of a Fall wins Palme d’Or
Justine Triet’s French courtroom drama won the top prize in Cannes on Saturday night.
Cannes 2023: Last Summer, Perfect Days, La Chimera, The Old Oak
Catherine Breillat, Wim Wenders, Alice Rohrwacher, and Ken Loach were the last auteurs to have work premiere in this year’s competition.
Cannes 2023: Room 999, Anita, In the Rearview
On three documentary premieres at Cannes.
Cannes 2023 Video #5: Robert Daniels on Monster, Omen and Vincent Must Die
Our fifth video dispatch from Cannes 2023 features Chaz Ebert’s discussion with Robert Daniels about “Monster,” “Omen” and “Vincent Must Die.”
Cannes 2023: Close Your Eyes, plus Quentin Tarantino
Víctor Erice returns to feature filmmaking after 30 years. Quentin Tarantino finally visits the Fortnight.
Cannes 2023: The Idol, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Killers of the Flower Moon
On three splashy premieres from Cannes, including HBO’s The Idol, Indy, and Scorsese.
