A True American Original: Ted Turner (1938-2026)
A tribute to the legendary TV magnate, who changed how we consumed movies and news forever.
Tributes
A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor: Tom Noonan (1951-2026)
A personal tribute to a great actor, a great friend, and a gentle giant of a man.
Chaz Ebert Remembers Reverend Jesse Jackson: Oct 8, 1941 – February 17, 2026
A tribute to one of the most important figures of the last century.
Keep on Dreaming: Reverend Jesse Jackson (1941-2026)
A tribute to the life and legacy of the Reverend Jesse Jackson.
The Eye of a Camera: Frederick Wiseman (1930-2026)
A legendary documentarian is gone.
Something Lasting and Unforgettable: Robert Duvall (1931-2026)
Another titan is gone. A few words on the impact of Robert Duvall.
We Give It Absolutely Everything: James Van Der Beek (1977-2026)
A tribute to the star of Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, gone at way too young an age.
The Belle of Absurdity: Catherine O’Hara (1954-2026)
Brilliant, beautiful and constantly surprising, Catherine O’Hara found the truth in often absurd characters.
Poetry in the Abyss: Béla Tarr (1955-2026)
An ode to the Hungarian filmmaker who turned movies into music boxes, ringing out in the dark.
A Brilliant Actor and Even Better Person: Isiah Whitlock Jr. (1954-2025)
A tribute to the star of The Wire and several Spike Lee joints.
How Come They Don’t Fly Away?: James Ransone (1979-2025)
A personal tribute to a character actor lost too soon.
The 8 Essential Films of Rob Reiner’s Career
Our writers look back at some of the best films of their era, directed by Rob Reiner.
As You Wish: Rob Reiner (1947-2025)
The world is a bit sadder today. A few words on the loss of Rob Reiner.
Joy in Racing to Keep Up: Tom Stoppard (1937-2025)
A tribute to one of the best playwrights who ever lived. And he just happened to write Brazil, Indiana Jones, and part of a Star Wars movie too.
What I Know is What I Am: Jimmy Cliff (1944-2025)
A tribute to the legendary Jimmy Cliff.
Swan Song: Udo Kier (1944-2025)
A tribute to the prolific character actor, who played vampires and Nazis and outcasts until the age of 81.
11 Times That D’Angelo Made a Movie Better with his Music
A tribute to D’Angelo through how his music shaped some classic films (and one video game).
You Play Well: Diane Keaton (1946-2025)
A look back at the life and works of the fearless actress.
