Lauren Melinda Receives the Inaugural Chaz Ebert Phenomenal Person in Film Award
A news brief about an award named after this site’s Publisher, Chaz Ebert.
Festivals & Awards
TIFF 2025: Hamnet, Driver’s Ed, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
On three well-liked TIFF films.
TIFF 2025: Eternal Return, Nuremberg, Carolina Caroline
On three very different films from TIFF, including a timely historical drama with Russell Crowe.
TIFF 2025: Blue Heron, Amoeba, Meadowlarks
On three dramas from TIFF, including one of the best films of the year.
TIFF 2025: Scarlet, Arco, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
On three animated features from this year’s fest.
TIFF 2025: Dust Bunny, The Furious, Normal
On three Midnight Madness films: The film directorial debut of Bryan Fuller, a new gun fu classic, and more Bob Odenkirk action.
TIFF 2025: The Tale of Silyan, Love+War, The Balloonists
On three docs from TIFF, including the latest from the directors of Honeyland and Free Solo.
TIFF 2025: Christy, Couture, Steal Away
On three films from TIFF about bodily autonomy.
TIFF 2025: Fuze, Glenrothan, The Last Viking
On three macho flicks of differing quality from TIFF.
TIFF 2025: The Voice of Hind Rajab, Unidentified, The Fence
On three films from around the world at this year’s TIFF.
TIFF 2025: The Christophers, &Sons, Dead Man’s Wire, Tuner
On four strong TIFF movies starring legends: Ian McKellen, Bill Nighy, Al Pacino, and Dustin Hoffman.
TIFF 2025: Mile End Kicks, Maddie’s Secret, Poetic License
On three films from the Special Presentations program at TIFF, including the directorial debut of Maude Apatow.
TIFF 2025: Bad Apples, Eternity, Sacrifice
Saoirse Ronan, Miles Teller, and Chris Evans lead red carpet friendly TIFF premieres from this year.
The Telluride Tea: Reflections and Highlights of the 2025 Telluride Film Festival
A reflection on the writer’s fourth Telluride, and the feeling of community that comes from festival life.
TIFF 2025: Obsession, Honey Bunch, Whitetail
On three dark thrillers from this year’s TIFF, including a couple of early standouts.
TIFF 2025: Wake Up Dead Man, Rental Family
On two of the biggest TIFF premieres, including the new Knives Out movie.
