The King of TV Comedy: James Burrows (1940-2026)
A tribute to the best TV comedy director of all time.
Tributes
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.
Something Lasting and Unforgettable: Robert Duvall (1931-2026)
Another titan is gone. A few words on the impact of Robert Duvall.
We Give It Absolutely Everything: James Van Der Beek (1977-2026)
A tribute to the star of Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, gone at way too young an age.
The Belle of Absurdity: Catherine O’Hara (1954-2026)
Brilliant, beautiful and constantly surprising, Catherine O’Hara found the truth in often absurd characters.
Poetry in the Abyss: Béla Tarr (1955-2026)
An ode to the Hungarian filmmaker who turned movies into music boxes, ringing out in the dark.
A Brilliant Actor and Even Better Person: Isiah Whitlock Jr. (1954-2025)
A tribute to the star of The Wire and several Spike Lee joints.
How Come They Don’t Fly Away?: James Ransone (1979-2025)
A personal tribute to a character actor lost too soon.
The 8 Essential Films of Rob Reiner’s Career
Our writers look back at some of the best films of their era, directed by Rob Reiner.
As You Wish: Rob Reiner (1947-2025)
The world is a bit sadder today. A few words on the loss of Rob Reiner.
