Ebertfest Adds Barbara Kopple’s Academy Award Winner “Harlan County U.S.A.”
Three more films have been added to the Ebertfest line-up.
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Taylor Sheridan’s “1923” Returns with Same Degree of Self-Proclaimed Grandeur
It’s old-fashioned dramatic entertainment.
“Suits: LA” Is Dumb, Glossy Nothingness
“Suits: LA” is pleasant enough, soothing even, but you better bring your own things to think about, because it offers nothing more.
30 Minutes On: “Watership Down”
Our editor-at-large on one of his favorite movies.
NBC’s “The Americas” is a Gorgeous but Shallow Look at the Natural World
An objectively beautiful series filled with awe-inspiring landscapes and handsomely depicted wildlife whose existence is flattened by a repetitive approach.
Pixar’s Charming but Compromised “Win or Lose” Catches A Few Foul Balls
If this was released in its original form, then I would be proud to call “Win or Lose” a home run.
Talkin’ About His Generation: New Book Chronicles the Making of Millennial Touchstone “Superbad”
An interview with the writer of a new book about “Superbad.”
NBC’s “Grosse Pointe Garden Society” Fails to Grow Much of Interest
It’s not a disaster, but it won’t stand out enough in the TV garden.
Hulu’s Bold “A Thousand Blows” Is the Most Riveting Series of the Year
Stands out as a thrilling and heartfelt examination of race and class in 19th-century London.
A Look at Every Oscar-Nominated Short This Year
Our short film expert analyzes all 15 Oscar-nominated shorts.
Scott Derrickson Dives Deep into “The Gorge”
An interview with the director of “The Gorge,” now on Apple TV+.
“Yellowjackets” Finally Gets Its Bite Back With Season Three
The intensity of this season has an immense impact on its characters, and although they unfortunately suffer, it makes for some of the best television of the year.
The PlayStation 5 Pro: A System Built for Hardcore Gamers
A few thoughts on Sony’s expensive new gaming system.
“Avowed” Brings Personal Characters To An Exciting World
A video game review of the first major AAA of 2025.
Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” Lands One Final Nostalgic Punch In Its Last Episodes
Its final five installments are classic “Cobra Kai”—melodramatic, cheesier than a charcuterie board, and deeply affectionate towards its sprawling dojo of misfits.
HBO’s “The White Lotus” Remains Worth the Trip in Brilliant Third Season
Might be my favorite season yet.
In the Name of Friendship: Matthew Rankin on “Universal Language”
One of Canada’s most idiosyncratic fantasists discusses the links between Iranian cinema, architecture, and cultural exchange.
“Anora,” “Shōgun” Win Big with Critics Choice Awards
A report from this year’s CCA and a list of winners.
In Praise of Excess: Queer Maximalism in the Films of Joel Schumacher
Making a case for the need for Joel Schumacher’s particular brand of stylistic indulgence in an increasingly sterile film world.
