KVIFF 2021: The Worst Person in the World and a Conversation with Radu Jude
Thoughts on a few films and a larger conversation with the director Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn about the state of cinema.
Festivals & Awards
Ebertfest Postponed Until April 20-23, 2022
An article announcing the postponement of and new dates for Ebertfest.
AAFCA TV Honors 2021 to Stream This Saturday, August 28th
An article about the 3rd annual AAFCA TV Honors, which will stream at 2pm CT this Saturday, August 28th.
KVIFF 2021: Zátopek, Paris, 13th District, Petite Maman
Scout Tafoya reports from the 2021 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, including the latest by David Ondříček, Jacques Audiard, and Celine Sciamma.
Fantasia 2021: Hellbender, The Righteous, The Last Thing Mary Saw
A Fantasia dispatch about three films that had their world premiere this past week.
Fantasia 2021: Junk Head, The Great Yokai War: Guardians, The Sadness, Yakuza Princess
Coverage of four more films from Fantasia 2021, including the latest from Takashi Miike.
Daughters of the Dust to be Presented by Chaz Ebert as Part of the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Chicago Favorites Series
An article about the upcoming screening of Julie Dash’s “Daughters of the Dust” hosted by Chaz Ebert as the opening film to kick-off the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Chicago Favorites Series on Saturday, August 21st.
A Preview of the 2021 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
A preview of the upcoming 55th annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, which runs from August 20-28.
Fantasia 2021: Bull, Voice of Silence, Baby Money
A dispatch on three films from Fantasia, including world premieres.
Fantasia 2021: What Josiah Saw, Stanleyville, Glasshouse
On three films from this year’s Fantasia, including one fest stand-out.
From Guillermo and Gottfried to the Golden Arm, Ebertfest 2022 is Back in Full Swing
A sneak peek at numerous films set to screen at the 22nd Roger Ebert Film Festival, a.k.a. Ebertfest 2022.
Fantasia 2021: Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes, Sweetie, You Won’t Believe It, King Knight
A dispatch from Fantasia 2021, including a lo-fi time travel marvel.
Bentonville Film Festival 2021 Highlights
Brief thoughts on three highlights from the just-wrapped Bentonville Film Festival.
Fantasia Fest 2021: 12 Movies We Can’t Wait to See
Potential highlights of Fantasia Fest 2021, which runs for most of August.
Meet the Winners of the Inaugural No Malice Film Contest
An article detailing each of the winners of the inaugural No Malice Film Contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and the Roger and Chaz Ebert Foundation
SDCC 2021: Highlights of a Virtual Festival
A con veteran shares some of the best panels from SDCC@Home 2021 and her thoughts on what was lost this year.
Cannes 2021: Chaz’s Video Dispatch Table of Contents
An annotated table of contents featuring Chaz Ebert’s video dispatches from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival.
Art Alone Endures: A Parisian’s Take on the 2021 Cannes Film Festival
A personal reflection on the 2021 Cannes Film Festival and its past and future.
Cannes 2021 Video #9: Conversations on the Croisette
Chaz Ebert’s ninth video dispatch from the 2021 Cannes Film Festival features her interviews with various people on the Croisette, including filmmaker Lateef Calloway.
Denis Villeneuve Will Receive TIFF Ebert Director Award at TIFF 2021
An article announcing that Oscar-nominated filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival.
