The True Triumph of Robert Downey Jr.’s Second Act
Favored to win an Oscar for Oppenheimer, the actor is poised to cement one of Hollywood’s greatest comeback stories—which, back when he was battling addiction, didn’t seem possible.
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In Memoriam: The 10 Great Movies That Were Forgotten This Oscar Season
A stellar year in cinema means that not every worthy film got recognized with nominations. But just because the Academy overlooked these movies doesn’t mean you should too.
The Internet Will Never Let Russell Crowe Forget Les Miserables
When the Oscar-winning blockbuster opened in 2012, many mocked the actor’s singing. Now that the film is getting a re-release, maybe it’s time to change our tune.
The People Who Never Stopped Loving Tenet
Deemed a commercial disappointment at the time, Christopher Nolan’s time-bending 2020 thriller isn’t as well-regarded as many of his other films. Four years later, with a splashy re-release on the horizon, we talk to five diehard fans who expressed their passion for Tenet loud and clear on the internet.
Movies Starring Real-Life Fathers and Daughters, Ranked
From On Golden Pond to the recent Bleeding Love, a family drama can be more affecting when it features actual dads and their children. We look at the best and the worst of this niche genre.
Our Opinion of Crossroads Hasn’t Changed, Our Feelings About Britney Spears Have
Now streaming on Netflix after years of being hard to find, the pop singer’s infamous 2002 film remains hokey and cheesy. So why does it play differently today?
Short Films in Focus: The 2024 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
On this year’s Oscar-nominated shorts.
A Farewell from Our Literary Editor, Matt Fagerholm
RogerEbert.com Literary Editor Matt Fagerholm bids farewell while celebrating his tenth anniversary at the site.
10 Music Documentaries You Should See After The Greatest Night in Pop
From Bob Dylan to the Black Woodstock, here are the concert films and behind-the-scenes portraits that go to 11.
How Will Dakota Johnson Survive Madame Web? The Same Way She Handled Fifty Shades of Grey
A feature on the savvy media management of Dakota Johnson.
9 Underrated Romantic Movies for Valentine’s Day This Year
Some off-the-radar romantic movies for you this week.
Book Excerpt: Black Caesars and Foxy Cleopatras: A History of Blaxploitation Cinema by Odie Henderson
An excerpt from the new book by the great Odie Henderson.
“He Stood on a Firm Piece of Earth”: John Patrick Shanley on Moonstruck director Norman Jewison
John Patrick Shanley, who won an Oscar for writing “Moonstruck,” talks about working with the film’s director, the late Norman Jewison
Bright Wall/Dark Room January 2024: Making Peace With Our Distractions: On Kelly Reichardt’s Showing Up
An essay by Sarah Welch-Larson about Showing Up, excerpted from the January 2024 edition of online magazine Bright Wall/Dark Room.
2023: The Year of the Teacher
An essay about how the experiences of teachers were memorably portrayed on film in 2023.
Spit On A Griddle: The Return of Francis Ford Coppola’s One from the Heart
A look back at Coppola’s underrated musical, returning this week in a restored re-release.
Bergman’s Hour of the Wolf: Another Look at an Underrated Masterpiece
A reappreciation of one of Bergman’s movies that hasn’t received as much attention as it should.
The Future of the Movies, Part 1
The first essay in a new series about where movies are going.
The List is Life: On the 30th Anniversary of Schindler’s List
A look back at the power and sustained relevance of Steven Spielberg’s Oscar winner.
