A reprint of Great Movies essay on Saturday Night Fever, with an introduction from Eric Pierson.
Matt writes: Celebrated filmmakers George Lucas, Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg spoke with Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel in 1990 about what they perceived to be the future of movies. This fascinating episode of "Siskel & Ebert" is filled with insights that proved to be quite prophetic and is a must-watch for any true film buff.
The latest on Blu-ray and streaming, including Belfast, West Side Story, and Nightmare Alley.
A dispatch on three narrative films that had their world premiere at SXSW 2022.
An annotated table of contents spotlighting all the writers contributing to Women Writers Week 2022 at RogerEbert.com.
A tribute to film critic Michael Wilmington, former critic for the Chicago Tribune and BOD member of the Chicago Film Critics Association.
The final Blu-ray guide of the year highlights 10 special edition and 4K releases, everything from The Wolf of Wall Street to Phantom of the Mall: Eric's Revenge.
Our monthly guide highlights eight recent Criterion releases, including their first forays into 4K.
On the latest Blu-ray and streaming releases, including The Protégé, Respect, Candyman, and Jungle Cruise.
A brief review of the excellent new volume by critic Jason Bailey.
A tribute to the star of The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and Lovecraft Country.
A final dispatch from the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, along with an abstract video diary.
Matt writes: RogerEbert.com publisher Chaz Ebert recently announced that Oscar-nominated French Canadian filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award at the 2021 TIFF Tribute Awards, which will take place during the 46th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
The latest on Blu-ray, DVD, and streaming, including Rose Plays Julie, Godzilla vs. Kong, and Criterion releases of Deep Cover and Pariah.
Two fans of Martin Scorsese's 1999 urban thriller talk about its relevance to the pandemic.