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Peter Sobczynski
Peter Sobczynski is a contributor to eFilmcritic.com and Magill's Cinema Annual and can be heard weekly on the nationally syndicated "Mancow's Morning Madhouse" radio show.
His work has also been seen in such places as the Daily Herald, playboy.com and NYFA.org and he has contributed to the upcoming book "World Film Locations: Chicago."
He saw his first movie ("Dumbo") at the age of three and hasn't stopped talking about them since. His favorite film is "Buckaroo Banzai," his favorite director is Brian De Palma and his favorite actors are Dick Miller and Nastassja Kinski.
Recent Reviews
The Equalizer 2
Winter Brothers
Hotel Artemis
That Summer
The Equalizer 2
(2018)
Winter Brothers
(2018)
Hotel Artemis
(2018)
That Summer
(2018)
Angels Wear White
(2018)
Big Fish & Begonia
(2018)
Paradox
(2018)
The Hurricane Heist
(2018)
Samson
(2018)
Western
(2018)
Scorched Earth
(2018)
Acts of Violence
(2018)
In the Fade
(2017)
Happy End
(2017)
The Man Who Invented Christmas
(2017)
The Breadwinner
(2017)
Geostorm
(2017)
Only the Brave
(2017)
Gaga: Five Foot Two
(2017)
The Force
(2017)
Wetlands
(2017)
The Unknown Girl
(2017)
Gun Shy
(2017)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
(1980)
If We Picked the Winners 2017: Best Adapted Screenplay
The RogerEbert.com staff's Oscar pick for Best Adapted Screenplay.
The Audacious "Something Wild" Comes to Criterion Blu-ray
One of the most audacious American films from the 1960s is now available via the Criterion Collection.
William Peter Blatty: 1928-2017
The work of the late author, writer and director William Peter Blatty will continue to haunt the dreams of readers and moviegoers for generations to come.
Building a Mystery: Pablo Larraín on "Jackie"
An interview with director Pablo Larraín about crafting his fascinating historical drama "Jackie."
Shock and Entertainment: A Paul Verhoeven Retrospective
A celebration of director Paul Verhoeven's filmography in anticipation of an upcoming retrospective at the Film Society of Lincoln Center in NYC.
Committed to the Mission: Vince Vaughn on "Hacksaw Ridge"
An interview with Vince Vaughn about acting in Mel Gibson's new film, the WWII drama "Hacksaw Ridge."
Let’s Me And You Go For A Ride: John McNaughton and Michael Rooker on “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” at 30
An interview with director John McNaughton and star Michael Rooker on the 30th anniversary of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Slippery as the Dickens: Peter Bogdanovich on "They All Laughed"
An interview with director Peter Bogdanovich about 1981's "They All Laughed."
CIFF 2016 Preview: 35 Films to See
A list of films and special events to check out when attending this year's Chicago International Film Festival.
If Only They Knew She Had the Power: Brian De Palma's "Carrie" Turns 40
A celebration of Brian De Palma's "Carrie" on the occasion of its 40th anniversary and a new Collector's Edition Blu-ray from Shout! Factory.
