Live Wire: Michael Wright, 1956-2026
An ode to a troubled, troubling, brilliant actor with a romantic spirit.
Tributes
Don’t Dream It, Be It: Tim Curry (1946-2026)
An ode to the brassy, bombastic character actor and “Rocky Horror Picture Show” star, who died this week at 80.
I Will Always Love You: Dolly Parton (1946-2026)
A tribute to the country singer, actress, philanthropist, and American icon.
Celebrating the Life of George E. Johnson, Sr. (1927-2026), a Friend and Builder of Black Possibility
A tribute to the legendary American businessman.
The Purpose of the Journey: Sam Neill (1947-2026)
A tribute to the star of Jurassic Park, The Piano, Event Horizon, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, and many more.
The King of TV Comedy: James Burrows (1940-2026)
A tribute to the best TV comedy director of all time.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013
Paying homage to the great man on what would have been his 83rd birthday.
Deborah Nadoolman Landis Pays Tribute to Costume Design Legend Albert Wolsky
A tribute to a costume design legend.
Once More, With Feeling: Anthony Head (1954-2026)
From coffee to demons, organs to football, the venerable late actor lent class and sex appeal to his 50 years of roles.
Words Are Also Filters: Marjane Satrapi (1969-2026)
A tribute to the pioneering French-Iranian artist and filmmaker, who died this week at 56.
The Woman Who Saved “Star Wars”: Marcia Lucas (1945-2026)
An ode to the late ex-wife of George Lucas, whose editing and instincts made Star Wars the legend it became.
A True American Original: Ted Turner (1938-2026)
A tribute to the legendary TV magnate, who changed how we consumed movies and news forever.
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.
