True/False 2020 Dispatch 2: The Giverny Document (Single Channel), malni – towards the ocean, towards the shore
A report from the True/False festival on two films that interrogate racial or ethnic identity through an experimental lens.
Festivals & Awards
The SXSW That Never Was: The Feature Films
On some of the best films that had their premiere delayed after SXSW was canceled.
The SXSW That Never Was: The Documentaries
On six of the best documentaries that were scheduled to premiere at this year’s SXSW.
True/False 2020 Dispatch 1: The Viewing Booth, So Late So Soon, That Cloud Never Left
A report on three films from the 2020 True/False documentary film festival.
EBERTFEST FILM FESTIVAL 2020 CANCELLATION: WHY IT HURTS
Chaz Ebert essay about the cancellation of Ebertfest 2020 and presenting an exclusive video of Ebertfest 2019.
A Most Beautiful Thing: Director’s Statement
An article about Mary Mazzio’s upcoming documentary, “A Most Beautiful Thing.”
Women Hold Key Positions in Chapel Hill’s Film Fest 919
A report on a new film festival driven by female creative voices.
Performing Reality in the Iranian Courtroom-Style Drama Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness
A look at the Sundance award-winning Iranian film Yalda, a Night for Forgiveness.
Ari Aster’s Hereditary to Screen at Ebertfest 2020 with Alex Wolff in Attendance
An article about Ari Aster’s “Hereditary” screening at Ebertfest 2020, with actor Alex Wolff in attendance.
A Preview of the 2020 Rendez-Vous With French Cinema
A preview of New York City’s Rendez-vous with French Cinema, starting this week.
Ebertfest Announces Kathryn Bostic and the Opening and Closing Night Films for 2020 Festival
An article announcing the opening and closing night films for Ebertfest 2020.
Jane Fonda and Three IndieCollect Restorations to Appear This Weekend at the 2020 HFPA Restoration Summit
An article about three IndieCollect restorations—”F.T.A.”, “Nationtime-Gary” and “The Story of a Three-Day Pass”—having their world premiere at this weekend’s HFPA Restoration Summit.
Sundance 2020: Luis Miranda and John James on Siempre, Luis
An interview with Luis Miranda and director John James about Siempre, Luis.
We Are All Connected: Backstage at the 2020 Academy Awards
A report from the press room at the 2020 Academy Awards.
The American Pavilion Announces the Insider’s Cannes Program
An article about the American Pavilion’s Insider’s Cannes program, which has a reservation deadline of Saturday, February 15th.
The 2020 Oscar-Nominated Scores
A look at all this year’s Oscar-nominated scores, and their chances of winning.
Watch the Academy Awards and the Film Independent Spirit Awards This Weekend
An article about the upcoming weekend telecasts for the Academy Awards and the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
The Best Films of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival
Fifteen of the best movies we saw in Park City this year.
The Best Performances of the 2020 Sundance Film Festival
Our favorite acting turns of Sundance 2020.
Sundance 2020: Boys State, A Thousand Cuts, The Social Dilemma
A dispatch from Sundance on three documentaries that premiered at the festival, including the Grand Jury Prize winner, Boys State.
