A Letter to Roger on “Life Itself”
Michael Mirasol shares what he wants to say to Roger after seeing “Life Itself”.
Roger Ebert
On “Life Itself”
Chaz reflects on her experience seeing the documentary about Roger at the Sundance Film Festival.
“The word extraordinary is not big enough”: Chaz Ebert talks about Roger and watching “Life Itself” for the first time.
Chaz Ebert sat down with Sam Fragoso to talk about the premiere of “Life Itself” at the Sundance Film Festival
The man, not the icon: “Life Itself” premieres at Sundance
The Sundance premiere of the Roger Ebert documentary “Life Itself” was a cathartic experience for filmmakers, subjects and viewers alike.
“Life Itself” Premiere at Sundance Includes Participation of Indiegogo Contributors
The documentary about Roger’s life, based on his memoir, premieres at the Sundance Film Festival. And that’s just one way Roger’s memory is being honored there.
“This is not only your film”: Steve James talks about his Roger Ebert documentary “Life Itself”
Matt Zoller Seitz interviews Steve James, director of “Life Itself,” a documentary adapting Roger Ebert’s memoir.
Be a Critic for a Day: “Life Itself” Campaign Has a Cool New Offer
The makers of “Life Itself”, the documentary about Roger, offer a chance to be a critic for a day for the person who sends the most referrals to their Indiegogo campaign.
“Life Itself” filmmakers host Roger’s friends and colleagues in live Twitter chats
Friends and colleagues of Roger will share stories and answer questions on the Twitter feed of the new doc about Roger, “Life Itself,” in a series of live chats.
“Life Itself” Will Play at Sundance
“Life Itself,” the documentary about Roger’s life inspired by his memoir, will play at the Sundance Film Festival.
The “Life Itself” Film Indiegogo campaign: Update
An update from Steve James regarding his documentary about Roger, “Life Itself.”
“Life Itself” Film Goes to Indiegogo for Completion Funding
Steve James of Kartemquin Films (“Hoop Dreams”) is working on a documentary about Roger based on his memoir “Life Itself.”
I Miss Roger’s Reviews
Saturday, May 4, was one month to the day that Roger left this earthly
plane. In honor of Kentucky Derby weekend I am posting this photo of
Roger and I proudly sporting our hats at Churchill Downs. There have
been several photos of us wearing hats over the years. For some reason
hats delighted us to no end. And Roger was particularly fond of some of
the more outrageous hats we wore. That day while we were watching the
races we were so pleased that we could wear our hats both in doors and
out. You can’t wear a hat in a movie theater.
Follow the official Ebertfest blog
Follow the goings on at Ebertfest (April 17 – 21, 2013) with the official festival blog by RogerEbert.com contributor Steven Boone.
To Roger, from far-flung friends
Longtime readers of the Chicago Sun-Times are familiar with Roger Ebert’s “One-Minute Reviews.” These are capsule reviews (roughly 75-150 words or so), condensing his responses to current movies. As any writer knows, the short versions can be harder to write than the full-length ones.
Remembrances of Roger
UPDATED (4/17/13): A selection of tributes and memories from those who knew, and read, Roger Ebert. More will be added as we collect them:
“For a generation of Americans — and especially Chicagoans — Roger was the movies. When he didn’t like a film, he was honest; when he did, he was effusive — capturing the unique power of the movies to take us somewhere magical.
“Even amidst his own battles with cancer, Roger was as productive as he was resilient — continuing to share his passion and perspective with the world. The movies won’t be the same without Roger, and our thoughts and prayers are with Chaz and the rest of the Ebert family.”
— President Barack Obama, April 4, 2013
Roger Ebert Homily
In our many wonderful conversations over the years, Chaz, Roger and I – often along with a step-star step-producer or step-child or two – pushed our inquiries and experiences into the corners of ambiguity to find those images, colors, and sounds where the understanding and commonalities would blend and come together in a Monet Vanilla Sky.
Days of Ebertfest: The 2013 schedule
PRESS RELEASE: CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Terrence Malick’s 1978 film “Days of Heaven” won an Oscar for best cinematography, and Roger Ebert likely found that no surprise. It is “above all one of the most beautiful films ever made,” Ebert said in a 1997 review. So it’s only appropriate that the film will open the 15th annual Roger Ebert’s Film Festival on April 17 in the big-screen, newly renovated Virginia Theater in downtown Champaign.
A Leave of Presence
Thank you. Forty-six years ago on April 3, 1967, I became the film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times. Some of you have read my reviews and columns and even written to me since that time. Others were introduced to my film criticism through the television show, my books, the website, the film festival, or the Ebert Club and newsletter. However you came to know me, I’m glad you did and thank you for being the best readers any film critic could ask for.
