The Power of Imagination: On the 20th Anniversary of Big Fish
A new appreciation of one of Tim Burton’s best films.
Features
Hollywood Necropolis: The Dangers of Digital Performers
A commentary on the unsettling trend of using CGI versions of deceased performers in Hollywood blockbusters, from Rogue One to The Flash, and the industry’s push to digitize people.
The Best Performance in Oppenheimer Belongs to Alden Ehrenreich
An appreciation of a fantastic piece of acting in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer.
From Willy Wonka to Barbie: Selling a Movie While Selling a Product
A feature on films that also serve as commercials, and how to do them well.
Comic-Con Without the Stars
The stars stayed home in support of the strike, but the below-the-line talent was a reminder of how many talented people are behind every movie.
RogerEbert.com Supports the Striking Writers and Performers
A statement of support for the WGA and SAG strikes.
Ethan Hunt’s Second Act and Tom Cruise’s Third: The Unending Impossible Mission
A feature about Ethan Hunt and what he says about Tom Cruise’s career.
Roger Ebert on the Films of Christopher Nolan
A collection of reviews of the films of Christopher Nolan.
Disney+ Restores Classic Animated Shorts
A look at how Disney has restored short films from their early years.
Short Films in Focus: Five Cents
This month’s short films feature highlights a SXSW standout.
The Best Films of 2023 … So Far
A feature on 25 of the best films released so far this year.
Bright Wall/Dark Room June 2023: Yentl and the Three-Quarter Profile by S. Brook Corfman
An excerpt from this month’s Bright Wall/Dark Room.
Must-See Jean Eustache Film Series Led by 4K Restoration of The Mother and the Whore
On a Jean Eustache film series now playing in NYC and coming soon to the Siskel Film Center in Chicago.
Don’t Forget Your Place: On Joseph Losey’s The Servant
A closer look at Joseph Losey’s 1963 film, which has just been given a 4K release by the Criterion Collection.
Creatures of the Id: Celebrating Ishirō Honda’s 1968 Masterpiece, Destroy All Monsters
Ishirō Honda’s 1968 fantasy of victimization and empowerment will be screening this Friday at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Short Films in Focus: The Event
Our monthly short film feature gets to a work by Frank Mosley and Hugo de Sousa.
Return of the Jedi Turns 40
An appreciation of the third Star Wars film after its 40th anniversary.
The Honesty of Who We Are: How Nicole Holofcener Captures Human Dynamics
An appreciation of the work of Nicole Holofcener, whose You Hurt My Feelings opens this week.
