Satirizing and Saluting: Mel Brooks’ “Silent Movie” At 50
Looking back on Mel Brooks’ classic ode to the silent comedy a half century on.
Features
Courtney Grace, “Disclosure Day,” and the One-Scene Wonder
The “Disclosure Day” scene-stealer has us thinking about similar film performances that make a staggering impression in mere minutes.
The Horror of AI in “Obsession” & “Backrooms”
Are two of the biggest horror movies of the decade really about AI?
Roger Ebert’s Best and Worst Alien Movies
What Roger Ebert thought of some of the most famous alien movies ever made.
The 20 Best Films of 2026 So Far
The staff weighs in on what’s stood out to them in the year to date.
Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘“The Four Seasons” Proves that Some Things Do Get Better with Age
In this iteration of “The Four Seasons,” the characters grow in compelling, hilarious ways.
Going the Distance: Seeing “Rocky” in Concert
On experiencing the Sylvester Stallone sports classic with Bill Conti’s music front and center.
How “In a Lonely Place” Changed Noir’s Direction
A look at how feminine intuition shaped the noir genre through Dorothy B. Hughe’s 1947 novel and Nicholas Ray’s beloved film adaptation.
“The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek” is a Serviceably Grim Nordic Noir Thriller
It’s a follow-up that ticks many of the same narrative boxes that made its predecessor so successful.
Male Directors Can’t Stop Making Movies About Female Pop Stars
For male filmmakers, female pop stars are the closest thing we have to angels in our midst. And angels aren’t meant to be possessed, merely venerated.
The Artistic Exploration & Wit of Charli xcx
An ode to the star of the moment and “The Moment,” Charli xcx.
Joan Cusack: Best Supporting Energy
Five scenes in five unexpected movies to showcase the actor’s irrepressible talents.
Christy Lemire Bids a Fond Farewell to RogerEbert.com
A goodbye to one of our favorite writers with links to dozens of her reviews.
Life Within the Lens Celebrates Black Filmmaking
On a program this week at the Music Box in Chicago that spotlighted filmmaking for Black History Month.
Highlights of Roger Ebert on Black Filmmakers for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, here are some of our favorites of Roger’s writing on Black filmmakers.
The Archaic Mother’s Embrace: How “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” and “Die My Love” Reframe the Monstrous
How two harrowing tales of motherhood from last year fit into a long lineage of stories about the poisonous rot of patriarchy.
The 17 Best Movies About Radio, Ranked
Films that celebrate the analog in an age of digital disconnection.
2026 Oscar Nominations Predictions in the Major Categories
Our awards expert makes his predictions for this week’s Oscar nominations.
A Tribute to Former FCC Chair and Media Champion Newton Minow
A tribute to our contributing editor’s father, a remarkable advocate for viewer choice.
