Lookin’s Free: Joe Don Baker (1936-2025)
On the celebrated character actor, who walked tall through Westerns, crime pictures, and spy flicks for 60 years.
Tributes
The Most Unsung Leading Man of His Generation: Val Kilmer (1959-2025)
A tribute to one of the best of his generation.
I Think Of Them As The Work: Gene Hackman (1930-2025)
A look back at the accomplished actor following his death on Thursday.
A Goodbye to Two Legends: Roberta Flack and Jerry Butler
A tribute to two musical legends, recently passed.
Roger Ebert (and More) on David Lynch
All of our writing about the work of David Lynch.
Have a Great Day: David Lynch (1946-2025)
A few words on one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, David Lynch.
Film Independent President Josh Welsh Dies at 62
Honoring a fierce advocate for independent and diverse filmmaking, who passed on New Year’s Eve.
Nothing Left to Prove: Quincy Jones (1933-2024)
A few words on the legacy and the love of Quincy Jones.
The World Isn’t As Funny Now: Teri Garr (1944-2024)
A tribute to the legendary Teri Garr, star of Young Frankenstein, Mr. Mom, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Tootsie, and so many more.
A Master of Subtle Function: Cinematographer Dick Pope (1947-2024)
A tribute to the acclaimed cinematographer, responsible for many of Mike Leigh’s most striking depictions of the mundane.
A Reliable Force: John Ashton (1948-2024)
A tribute to the star of Beverly Hills Cop, Midnight Run, and All Happy Families.
Saying Goodbye to Michael Loewenstein, Set Designer for Siskel & Ebert at the Movies
A tribute to the legendary scenic designer who shaped the look of Siskel & Ebert at the Movies.
Everything the Light Touches: James Earl Jones (1931-2024)
A tribute to the late, great legend of stage and screen, a shapeshifter who transcended genre and expectation.
In Memoriam: Alain Delon
A peerless movie star. Given a good part, and he had them many times, he was an exceptional actor as well.
Conversation Piece: Phil Donahue (1935-2024)
A tribute to the trailblazing daytime talk show host, who passed away this week.
The Most Vital Actress of Her Generation: A Goodbye to Gena Rowlands
A few of the RogerEbert.com writers say goodbye to one of the best to ever do it.
