Fantasia 2020: Slaxx, Tiny Tim: King for a Day, The Oak Room, The Five Rules of Success
A dispatch from this year’s virtual Fantasia Film Festival, highlighting four world premieres.
Festivals & Awards
Nine Film Festival Favorites That Deserve a Home
On some films still available from 2020’s weird festival year that deserve distribution.
RogerEbert.com Premieres the Theatrical Trailer and Poster for Melissa Haizlip’s Documentary Mr. Soul!
RogerEbert.com premieres the theatrical trailer and poster for Melissa Haizlip’s documentary, “Mr. Soul!”
Chloé Zhao to Receive TIFF Ebert Director Award During TIFF Tribute Awards Broadcast
An article about the TIFF Tribute Awards being presented this year on television with Chloé Zhao being awarded the TIFF Ebert Director Award.
Ebertfest Film Festival Announces Newly Revised Dates: September 8-11, 2021
Chaz Ebert announces the new dates for Ebertfest 2021, which will be held September 8th through the 11th, 2021
Cinema Femme’s Black Female Filmmaker Renaissance Panel to Stream Live on August 8th
An article about the Cinema Femme Short Film Festival’s Black Female Filmmaker Renaissance Panel, streaming live Saturday, August 8th, at 7pm CT.
Cinema Femme’s Inaugural Short Film Festival, Running August 6th-9th, to Host Virtual Events with Karyn Kusama, Jennifer Reeder and Others
An article about Cinema Femme’s inaugural online Short Film Festival running Thursday, August 6th, through Sunday, August 9th.
2020 Japan Cuts Preview
A look ahead at what will be screening virtually from the 2020 Japan Cuts festival.
Brenda Robinson Named the First Black President of the International Documentary Association
An article about Brenda Robinson becoming the first Black president of the International Documentary Association.
Ebert Fellow Sue-Ellen Chitunya Becomes Member of the Academy
An article congratulating Ebert Fellow Sue-Ellen Chitunya on becoming a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Blackfish, Hail Satan? and Q&A for Life Itself Screening Virtually as Part of Magnolia Pictures’ Favorite Doc Series
An article about the virtual screenings and Q&As scheduled for “Blackfish” and “Hail Satan?” as part of Magnolia Pictures’ Favorite Doc Series.
KVIFF at Your Cinema to Screen 16 Films in Theaters Across the Czech Republic
An article about the KVIFF at Your Cinema screening series in the Czech Republic.
Life Itself to Have Magnificent Premiere in Virtual Cinemas on Friday, May 22nd, as Part of Magnolia Pictures’ Favorite Documentary Series
An article about Steve James’ documentary about acclaimed film critic Roger Ebert, “Life Itself,” screening in virtual cinemas on Friday, May 22nd, as part of Magnolia Pictures’ favorite documentary series.
Cannes Flashback: Cannes Premieres of Life Itself, Foxcatcher and The Homesman
Chaz Ebert reports on the Cannes premieres of “Foxcatcher,” “The Homesman,” “Mr. Turner,” and “The Wonders,” while offering an extended report on the emotional screening of “Life Itself.”
Cannes Flashback: Quentin Tarantino, Werner Herzog, Ernest White II and More
Chaz Ebert’s fifth video dispatch from Cannes 2019, featuring her interactions with Werner Herzog, Quentin Tarantino and more.
Fantastic Fungi Hosts Fungi Day Tuesday April 21st In Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
An article about the global virtual panels on Fungi Day scheduled for Tuesday, April 21st, following the streaming of Louie Schwartzberg’s “Fantastic Fungi” film in celebration of Earth Day
Oliver Sacks: His Own Life, 25 Prospect Street Among Highlights at the 12th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival
Five highlights set to screen at the 12th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival, running Tuesday, March 31st, through Monday, April 6th, exclusively online.
Fascinated by Temporary Love: Writer/Actress Hannah Marks on Banana Split
An interview with star/co-writer Hannah Marks of Banana Split.
True/False 2020 Dispatch 3: IWOW: I Walk on Water, Mayor, Some Kind of Heaven
A dispatch from the True/False festival about three features, including Khalik Allah’s IWOW: I Walk on Water.
