Cinema Femme Short Film Festival Preview
A preview of a local Chicago event that celebrates female and non-binary filmmakers.
Festivals & Awards
New 2025 Oscar Rules Specify New Composer Eligibility, Inclusion Requirements, No More Drive-In Eligibility
The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved awards rules and campaign promotional regulations for the 97th Academy Awards.
San Francisco Silent Film Festival Highlights Unearthed Treasures of Film History
A recap of what happened in San Franscisco last week at the silent film festival, a major event for film lovers.
The 2024 Chicago Palestine Film Festival Highlights
A preview of the 23rd Chicago Palestine Film Festival.
The Overlook Film Festival Highlights, Part 2: The Hands of Orlac, Kill Your Lover, Dead Mail, Red Rooms
On more highlights from this year’s horror-centric Overlook Film Festival in New Orleans.
Introducing Ebertfest 25’s Film Critics and Scholars
A roster of the esteemed film voices attending the 25th anniversary of Roger Ebert’s annual film festival.
Chicago Critics Film Festival Announces Full 2024 Lineup with Sing Sing, Ghostlight, Babes, I Saw the TV Glow, More
The Chicago Critics Film Festival returns with over two dozen Chicago premieres, along with three anniversary screenings, and incredible special guests. Tickets are already going fast.
The Overlook Film Festival 2024 Highlights, Part 1: Fasterpiece Theater, Exhuma, All You Need is Death, Me
Our writer went to Overlook in New Orleans, and he’s back to talk about the experience and give you a few genre films to watch out for.
Ebertfest 2024 Announces Full Lineup, With Guests Including Eric Roberts, Mariel Hemingway, Larry Karaszewski, and More
A preview of this year’s 25th Ebertfest Film Festival which runs April 17-20th in Champaign, Illinois.
Which Cannes Film Will Win the Palme d’Or? Let’s Rank Their Chances
It’s way too early to guess what movie has the best odds of taking home the festival’s prestigious top prize. But that’s part of the fun.
The Ebert Fellows Go to True/False
Reports from three students of the University of Illinois College of Media who went to True/False under the Roger Ebert Fellows program.
Why I Love Ebertfest: A Movie Lover’s Dream
A testimonial about the power of the Ebertfest Film Festival at it’s 25th Anniversary.
SXSW 2024: Diane Warren: Relentless, Thank You Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story, Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird, Preconceived
On four documentaries from SXSW 2024, including ones about Diane Warren and Bon Jovi.
SXSW 2024: Songs from the Hole, The Black Sea, Adrianne & The Castle
On three unique films from the SXSW Film Festival.
SXSW 2024: Sing Sing, Bob Trevino Likes It, Hood Witch
On three dramas from SXSW, including the latest work from Colman Domingo.
SXSW 2024: Omni Loop, Desert Road, Things Will Be Different
On three trippy sci-fi movies from SXSW, including a standout with Ayo Edebiri.
SXSW 2024: Clemente, Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie, This is a Movie About the Black Keys
On three SXSW bio-docs on Roberto Clemente, Cheech & Chong, and The Black Keys.
SXSW 2024: Whatever It Takes, Resynator, The Hobby
Three more docs from SXSW, including an insane true crime story.
SXSW 2024: Dandelion, A Nice Indian Boy, I Don’t Understand You, I Love You Forever
On four SXSW premieres, including one of the standouts of the fest.
