Sundance 2017: “Whose Streets?”
Whenever people ask about what the Black Lives Matter movement is, whether it’s a year or 50 from now, I will tell them to see director Sabaah Folayan’s documentary “Whose Streets?”
Festivals & Awards
Sundance 2017: “The Incredible Jessica James” & “The Little Hours”
A review of two opening night films from Sundance 2017.
Ebertfest 2017 Set for April 19-23
Chaz Ebert announces the forthcoming Ebertfest on April 19-23, 2017.
Sundance 2017: “Pop Aye” & “Free and Easy”
The festival’s World Cinema Dramatic competition kicks off with two ambitious projects from Asia.
2017 Sundance Film Festival Preview
A preview of what’s playing at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, including some recommendations from what we’ve seen so far.
2017 Golden Globes: A “La La Land” Landslide
“La La Land” made Golden Globes history last night with seven awards, including Best Picture (Comedy/Musical).
2017 Golden Globes: Meryl Streep vs. Trumpland
Meryl Streep and other awards recipients shared their thoughts on an America under Donald Trump during last night’s Golden Globes ceremony.
Preview of the 2017 Golden Globes
A preview of this weekend’s upcoming Golden Globes awards ceremony.
William (Bill) Marshall (1939-2017), Rest In Movie Heaven
An appreciation of William (Bill) Marshall, Co-Founder of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Announce 2016 EDA Winners
An article about the 2016 Alliance of Women Film Journalists’ EDA Award Winners.
Taken for Granted: Awards Veterans Like Streep, Hanks and Washington Deserve Their Nominations
This seasoned triumvirate of talent deserves their recognition in a competitive year.
Ebert Fellows Announced for Sundance 2017
The Sundance/Roger Ebert Fellowship for Film Criticism for 2017.
The Macau Film Festival 2016: Table of Contents
A table of contents featuring all of Simon Abrams’ coverage of the inaugural Macau International Film Festival.
Chicago Film Critics Awards Celebrate “Moonlight,” “Manchester by the Sea,” “The Handmaiden”
The Chicago Film Critics Association have announced their picks for the best in films and performances in 2016.
The Macau Film Festival 2016: Classics in the “Crossfire” Sidebar, A Mexican Found Footage Horror Film and More
Simon Abrams’ last report from Macau, involving a look at the “Crossfire” sidebar and a review of found footage film “1974.”
The Macau Film Festival 2016: “Vagabond,” “Personal Shopper” and More
Simon Abrams reports on two unmissable films shown at the inaugural Macau Film Festival.
The Macau Film Festival 2016: “Pandora,” “Your Name” and More
A report from the Macau Film Festival on “Pandora,” “Your Name” and more.
“Moonlight,” “La La Land” and “Manchester by the Sea” Lead 2016 CFCA Nominees
The nominees for the 2016 Chicago Film Critics Association’s annual awards have been announced.
The Macau Film Festival 2016: Jet Lag, Casinos and Takashi Miike
A report from the inaugural edition of the Macau International Film Festival.
Propelling Female Filmmakers: A Recap of the 2016 Whistler Film Festival
A recap of the 2016 Whistler Film Festival, which ran from November 30 through December 4.
