Chaz's Journal
Joy: My Memories of Ebertfest
A fond look back at photos of past Ebertfest gatherings as well as the 20th anniversary Ebertfest video, in preparation for resuming the film festival September 8-11, 2021.
A fond look back at photos of past Ebertfest gatherings as well as the 20th anniversary Ebertfest video, in preparation for resuming the film festival September 8-11, 2021.
An announcement of passes going on sale Friday, November 1st, for the next Ebertfest Film Festival that takes place April 15-18, 2020, in Champaign, Illinois.
An article about the week-long run of Louie Schwartzberg's documentary, "Fantastic Fungi," at Chicago Gene Siskel Film Center.
On 20 major premieres from the Toronto Film Festival that we'll be covering over the next two weeks.
The latest on streaming and Blu-ray, including Captain Marvel, Gloria Bell, and a Criterion edition of Blue Velvet.
Captain Marvel has a nuanced and complicated take on what authentic empowerment looks like.
A special edition of Thumbnails spotlighting the efforts being made to amplify diverse voices in film criticism following the report by Dr Stacy Smith at USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative
An article announcing the 20th Anniversary of Ebertfest April 18-22, 2018 and tickets on sale November 1st.
A look at the contenders for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress this year and how many of them play a historically-beloved role for Oscar, the mother.
An interview with author Jeannette Walls about "The Glass Castle," a new family drama based off her memoir.
The latest on Blu-ray and DVD, including "The Boss Baby," "Kong: Skull Island," "Ghost in the Shell," and the Criterion releases of "Lost in America" and "Stalker"!
An article about Ebertfest, Roger Ebert's Film Festival 2017 passes, which are now on sale.
A video interview with actress Brie Larson about the film "Room" and how her mother was an inspiration for Larson's Oscar-winning role.
The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and DVD, including Room, The Big Short, Carol, and many more.