From Bound to Sideways to Romy and Michelle, this year’s Ebertfest was a celebration of the weird, eclectic, and fantastic films Roger Ebert loved.
Molly Shannon and Amy Seimetz shine in this warm, tender, humanizing portrayal of the famously enigmatic poet.
A pioneering work of Black Queer Cinema, Cheryl Dunye’s vibrant “Dunye-mentary” reckons with traditional queer narratives and the racism of Old Hollywood.
Chicago’s documentary film festival comes to a close with docs on the war in Ukraine and a cute little farm in SoCal.
With “Winterfell”, Game of Thrones starts its final season with a reorienting premiere, complicating alliances and setting up conflicts.
Environmentalism, culture clash, and Satanism reign in Day 3 of Chicago’s doc festival.
Day 2 of Chicago’s documentary film festival displays films about iconic journalist Mike Wallace and the trials and tribulations of a family struggling to provide private EMT care in Mexico City.
Reassembled from previously-thought unusable Sydney Pollack footage, Alan Elliot cobbles together an arresting Aretha Franklin concert film.
Following the budding political careers of Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and others, Rachel Lears presents a frequently-exciting doc about their rise to power.
Jake and Amy debate the pros and cons of kids in a well-structured episode.
We interview the Starfish director about making his first feature, paying homage to a close friend, the film’s Silent Hill nods, and more.
Between its bevy of Trek alumni and effortless mixture of space spectacle and moral complications, this week’s Orville shines as one of the season’s best.
Comparisons to A Quiet Place are the least of the problems in this cheesy, poorly paced apocalyptic horror film.
Despite an amusing turn by David Harbour, the revival of the hit film series is a disappointing mess.
Laika’s latest mixes action, humor & message in a great family movie.
Vibrantly shot & action packed, the fourth film in the popular Hong Kong martial arts franchise continues to deliver thrills.
The latest in “Christploitation” features a relevant cast, capable direction & a message of hope instead of fear.
Maya Angelou’s sole directorial effort Down in the Delta is a powerful and engaging look at a strong-willed family taking control of their destiny.