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Celebrating the Life of George E. Johnson, Sr. (1927-2026) Some ...

2026-07-15T21:27:45Z

Celebrating the Life of George E. Johnson, Sr. (1927-2026)

Some lives become so woven into the fabric of our culture that we experience their influence long before we ever learn their name. For generations of Black Americans, George E. Johnson, Sr., was one of those people. I am one of the privileged many to have called him a friend. Founder of the Johnson Products […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/chazs-blog/celebrating-the-life-of-george-e-johnson-sr-1927-2026

MUBI Fest 2026: Better Together A personal recounting of one of ...

2026-07-15T15:36:22Z

MUBI Fest 2026: Better Together

A personal recounting of one of the coolest Chicago film events of the year.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/mubi-fest-2026-better-together

KVIFF 2026: Fruit Gathering, Incinerator, 3 Weeks After My final ...

2026-07-14T13:03:30Z

KVIFF 2026: Fruit Gathering, Incinerator, 3 Weeks After

My final dispatch of KVIFF features some heavy hitters. There’s the Crystal Globe winner, the festival’s top prize. There’s also two coming-of-age stories about how kind the world can be and how unflinchingly harsh it actually is. Each work is led by a lonely, misunderstood protagonist whose mental health is at stake. They’re all deeply […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/kviff-2026-fruit-gathering-incinerator-3-weeks-after

KVIFF 2026: Wrap-up and Awards It felt good to be back. It’s ...

2026-07-14T13:03:20Z

KVIFF 2026: Wrap-up and Awards

It felt good to be back. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve attended the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (after going three straight times, last year, I had to cancel at the last second due to a personal emergency). But walking through the Neo-Renaissance Mill Colonnade, being in the Viennese-Bohemian Municipal Theatre, wandering […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/kviff-2026-wrap-up-and-awards

“Ride or Die”: Two Best Friends, Too Many Lies, and a Good ...

2026-07-14T13:03:04Z

“Ride or Die”: Two Best Friends, Too Many Lies, and a Good Reason to Get a Fake Passport

“Ride or Die” arrives on Prime Video this week, and its title is accurate in multiple ways. Calling someone your “ride or die” means they’ve got your back no matter what: you need to bury a body, they’ve got the shovel; you need a getaway driver, they’ve already filled up the gas tank. Adding another […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/ride-or-die-prime-video-tv-review-2026

The Purpose of the Journey: Sam Neill (1947-2026) When the news ...

2026-07-13T13:50:12Z

The Purpose of the Journey: Sam Neill (1947-2026)

When the news of Sam Neill’s passing was shared by his family today, the outpouring of affection online was breathtaking. The death of a movie star often comes with waves of the clips that helped make them famous in the first place, but the response to the loss of Neill felt more personal. Yes, you […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/tributes/the-purpose-of-the-journey-sam-neill-1947-2026

This Is Not Art, This Is Life: Ross McElwee on “Remake” and ...

2026-07-08T14:38:17Z

This Is Not Art, This Is Life: Ross McElwee on “Remake” and “Sherman’s March”

An interview with the director of this week's Remake and the classic Sherman's March.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/ross-mcelwee-remake-shermans-march-interview

KVIFF 2026: The Guest, Dao, The Match The 60th Karlovy Vary ...

2026-07-06T14:00:42Z

KVIFF 2026: The Guest, Dao, The Match

The 60th Karlovy Vary International Film is still in its early stages, but it’s already showing a wealth of wonderful films. In this dispatch, you’ll find three films of differing origins. One is a world premiere in the festival’s main Crystal Globe competition, while the others previously debuted at the Berlinale and Cannes. They also, […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/kviff-the-guest-dao-the-match

You Have to Commit: Robert Richardson on “Robert Richardson: ...

2026-07-06T14:00:28Z

You Have to Commit: Robert Richardson on “Robert Richardson: The White Devil”

In Czech director Jana Hojdová’s raw, brazenly honest documentary, “Robert Richardson: The White Devil,” the legendary director of photography finds himself in a curious position. After decades capturing a plethora of towering films: “Platoon,” “Born on the Fourth of July,” “A Few Good Men,” “Casino,” “Kill Bill: Volume I & II,” “Shutter Island,” “Once Upon […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/you-have-to-commit-robert-richardson-on-robert-richardson-the-white-devil

Fifty Years After the Bicentennial, A Declaration of Independence ...

2026-07-03T15:21:38Z

Fifty Years After the Bicentennial, A Declaration of Independence for American Filmmakers

Fifty years after the bicentennial and New Hollywood, there's still hope for the future of movies.

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/fifty-years-after-the-bicentennial-a-declaration-of-independence-for-american-filmmakers

Annecy 2026: The City of Animation Some thoughts on the 2026 ...

2026-07-02T13:00:00Z

Annecy 2026: The City of Animation

Some thoughts on the 2026 edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/annecy-2026-the-city-of-animation

Apple TV’s “Silo” Falters in Transitional Third Season Silo ...

2026-07-02T13:00:00Z

Apple TV’s “Silo” Falters in Transitional Third Season Silo Season 3

“Silo” has been one of the best shows on TV during its first two season; it’s just barely good enough in is third to keep viewers excited to see how it all ends.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/silo-season-3-rebecca-ferguson-apple-tv-review-2026

“Elle” Does Its Best to Smell Like Teen Spirit The future ...

2026-07-01T13:01:31Z

“Elle” Does Its Best to Smell Like Teen Spirit

The future Harvard Law graduate Elle Woods gets her own high-school-set prequel on Prime Video.

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/elle-legally-blonde-prequel-prime-video-tv-review-2026

The Unloved, Part 151: Millennium Bugs A look back at a scrappy ...

2026-07-01T13:00:00Z

The Unloved, Part 151: Millennium Bugs

A look back at a scrappy indie from a hard-working filmmaker who's yet to get his due.

https://www.rogerebert.com/the-unloved/the-unloved-part-151-millennium-bugs

Living Something In Your Flesh: Anna Winocour on “Couture” An ...

2026-07-01T13:00:00Z

Living Something In Your Flesh: Anna Winocour on “Couture”

An interview with the filmmaker behind Angelina Jolie's emotive cancer drama.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/anna-winocour-couture-interview

Season 2 of “X-Men ‘97” Is The Team, And The Superhero ...

2026-06-30T13:00:00Z

Season 2 of “X-Men ‘97” Is The Team, And The Superhero Genre, At Its Best

A stunningly crafted journey that delivers some of the most thrilling arcs in a genre in desperate need of rejuvenation.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/x-men-97-season-2-disney-plus-tv-review-2026

Home Entertainment Guide June 2026: Hoppers, Crime 101, The ...

2026-06-30T13:00:00Z

Home Entertainment Guide June 2026: Hoppers, Crime 101, The Mastermind, More

The latest on Blu-ray and streaming include a Pixar original, a few of our best movies of the year so far, and Arrow editions of Audition and Wake in Fright.

https://www.rogerebert.com/dvd-blu-ray/home-entertainment-guide-june-2026-hoppers-crime-101-the-mastermind-more

The Honor of an Absolute Lifetime: Rod Lurie on “Lucky ...

2026-06-26T13:00:00Z

The Honor of an Absolute Lifetime: Rod Lurie on “Lucky Strike”

An interview with writer/director Rod Lurie about his newest WWII drama.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/the-honor-of-an-absolute-lifetime-rod-lurie-on-lucky-strike

The Element of Risk: Olivia Wilde on “The Invite” An ...

2026-06-25T13:00:00Z

The Element of Risk: Olivia Wilde on “The Invite”

An interview with the star and director of The Invite.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/olivia-wilde-interview-the-invite

Two Incredible 4K Box Sets Target Loyal Fan Bases You gotta get ...

2026-06-25T13:00:00Z

Two Incredible 4K Box Sets Target Loyal Fan Bases

You gotta get at least one of these awesome new 4K box sets. Maybe both.

https://www.rogerebert.com/dvd-blu-ray/two-incredible-4k-box-sets-target-loyal-fan-bases

Courtney Grace, “Disclosure Day,” and the One-Scene Wonder ...

2026-06-22T13:00:00Z

Courtney Grace, “Disclosure Day,” and the One-Scene Wonder

The "Disclosure Day" scene-stealer has us thinking about similar film performances that make a staggering impression in mere minutes.

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/courtney-grace-disclosure-day-and-the-one-scene-wonder

Out of the Mouths of Cutlery: Tony Hale on “Toy Story 5” The ...

2026-06-22T13:00:00Z

Out of the Mouths of Cutlery: Tony Hale on “Toy Story 5”

The actor talks about sporks, technology, and what it's like to channel anxiety through comically anxious characters.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/tony-hale-toy-story-5-forky-interview

Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk “Baby Boy” at 25 ...

2026-06-19T13:00:00Z

Robert Daniels & Odie Henderson Talk “Baby Boy” at 25

Robert and Odie talk John Singleton's underrated 2001 drama for its 25th anniversary.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/baby-boy-anniversary-feature

How My Love for Film Saved My Life People underestimate the ...

2026-06-19T13:00:00Z

How My Love for Film Saved My Life

People underestimate the strength it takes to pull oneself out of the depths of darkness. In the Summer of 2022, I found myself suicidal due to the physical pain I was experiencing from injuries sustained in a car accident. In June of that year, most of the world had just reopened after years of lockdowns […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/how-my-love-for-film-saved-my-life

Uncomfortable Truths: “Set It Off,” “Girl 6,” and ...

2026-06-19T13:00:00Z

Uncomfortable Truths: “Set It Off,” “Girl 6,” and “Naked Acts” at 30

As Black cinema experienced a renaissance in the mid-'90s, three films made space for the Black female experience.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/uncomfortable-truths-set-it-off-girl-6-and-naked-acts-at-30

Apple TV’s “Sugar” Reaches for the Stars in Grounded, ...

2026-06-19T13:00:00Z

Apple TV’s “Sugar” Reaches for the Stars in Grounded, Moving Second Season

A meaningful examination of loneliness in the modern age.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/sugar-season-two-colin-farrell-apple-tv-review-2026

Hard Knocks and Rebirth in the Bayou: Alfre Woodard in “Passion ...

2026-06-19T13:00:00Z

Hard Knocks and Rebirth in the Bayou: Alfre Woodard in “Passion Fish”

An appreciation of the career peak of one of our best actresses.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/hard-knocks-and-rebirth-in-the-bayou-alfre-woodard-in-passion-fish

Black Writers Week 2026: Table of Contents A rundown of every ...

2026-06-18T13:10:00Z

Black Writers Week 2026: Table of Contents

A rundown of every piece we're publishing for this year's Black Writers Week.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/black-writers-week-2026-table-of-contents

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, ...

2026-06-18T13:06:41Z

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Roger Ebert: June 18, 1942 – April 4, 2013

Paying homage to the great man on what would have been his 83rd birthday.

https://www.rogerebert.com/tributes/happy-heavenly-birthday-roger-ebert-june-18-1942-april-4-2013

What is the State of the Black Movie Star? A look at how ...

2026-06-18T13:00:00Z

What is the State of the Black Movie Star?

A look at how Blackness has been used on screen that compares Zendaya's choices with the career of Sidney Poitier.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/the-black-movie-star

When Sci-fi Was Horny: “Logan’s Run” at 50 A look back at ...

2026-06-18T13:00:00Z

When Sci-fi Was Horny: “Logan’s Run” at 50

A look back at the dystopian whiteness of the sci-fi classic, now half a century old.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/when-sci-fi-was-horny-logans-run-at-50

Radical Whimsy: Exploring the Creative Mind of Boots Riley An ode ...

2026-06-18T13:00:00Z

Radical Whimsy: Exploring the Creative Mind of Boots Riley

An ode to one of the most creative filmmakers working today.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/radical-whimsy-exploring-the-creative-mind-of-boots-riley

A Father Learning Beside His Children: What Jiu-Jitsu Taught Me ...

2026-06-18T13:00:00Z

A Father Learning Beside His Children: What Jiu-Jitsu Taught Me About Fatherhood

In the summer of 2021, my family moved to Costa Rica. Like many parents, I was looking for activities for my children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seemed like a good fit. My oldest children started first. Then my younger children followed. Before long, all four of my kids were training several times a week. I sat on […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/a-father-learning-beside-his-children-what-jiu-jitsu-taught-me-about-fatherhood

The Urban Environment: A Conversation with Tatsu Aoki, ...

2026-06-18T13:00:00Z

The Urban Environment: A Conversation with Tatsu Aoki, Avant-Garde Filmmaker

I first heard of Tatsu Aoki, the Tokyo-born, Chicago-based musician, teacher, and filmmaker, through Carson Wang, a then UChicago master’s student studying Asian American political film. A passionate political organizer and friend, Carson’s then future thesis spotlighted one of Aoki’s early films, “3725,” as an example of “local filmmaking on the periphery of the Asian […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/the-urban-environment-a-conversation-with-tatsu-aoki-avant-garde-filmmaker

What the 2025 Federal Arts Cuts Mean for Documentary Filmmaking A ...

2026-06-17T13:00:00Z

What the 2025 Federal Arts Cuts Mean for Documentary Filmmaking

A report on what recent cuts during Trump 2.0 have done to documentary filmmaking.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/what-the-2025-federal-arts-cuts-mean-for-documentary-filmmaking

The Legend of Us: Expanding the Chosen One Has the myth of the ...

2026-06-17T13:00:00Z

The Legend of Us: Expanding the Chosen One

Has the myth of the Chosen One done more harm than good?

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/the-legend-of-us-expanding-the-chosen-one

Cinematic Albums of the 2020s: Music That Feels Like a Movie An ...

2026-06-17T13:00:00Z

Cinematic Albums of the 2020s: Music That Feels Like a Movie

An ode to the best albums of the decade that play like movies.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/cinematic-albums-of-the-2020s-music-that-feels-like-a-movie

J. Christopher Hamilton on Culture, Capital, and Creative ...

2026-06-17T13:00:00Z

J. Christopher Hamilton on Culture, Capital, and Creative Leverage

An interview about culture, capital, and power with someone who understands all three.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/j-christopher-hamilton-on-culture-capital-and-creative-leverage

Paramount+’s “The Agency” Expands Its Scope With An ...

2026-06-17T13:00:00Z

Paramount+’s “The Agency” Expands Its Scope With An Exhilarating Second Season

Nothing can stop this show from continuing to burn a relentless fire that you can’t look away from.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/paramounts-the-agency-expands-its-scope-with-an-exhilarating-second-season

To Make People Aware of Something is Great: A Conversation with ...

2026-06-15T13:00:00Z

To Make People Aware of Something is Great: A Conversation with Maya Cade

An interview with the brilliant Maya Cade, the pioneer behind the Black Film Archive.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/maya-cade-interview

250 Years Later and Blacks Are Still Politically and Racially ...

2026-06-15T13:00:00Z

250 Years Later and Blacks Are Still Politically and Racially Enslaved

A look at Black American history (and present) through the lens of the tenth anniversary of Ava DuVernay's "13th."

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/250-years-later-and-blacks-are-still-politically-and-racially-enslaved

From My Block to Wakanda: Movies and Black Travel A personal ...

2026-06-15T13:00:00Z

From My Block to Wakanda: Movies and Black Travel

A personal essay about travel and Black filmmaking.

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/from-my-block-to-wakanda-movies-and-black-travel

Intro to Black Writers Week 2026 An introduction to our annual ...

2026-06-15T13:00:00Z

Intro to Black Writers Week 2026

An introduction to our annual event

https://www.rogerebert.com/black-writers-week/intro-to-black-writers-week-2026

Words Are Also Filters: Marjane Satrapi (1969-2026) A tribute to ...

2026-06-04T15:13:13Z

Words Are Also Filters: Marjane Satrapi (1969-2026)

A tribute to the pioneering French-Iranian artist and filmmaker, who died this week at 56.

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/words-are-also-filters-marjane-satrapi-1969-2026

The Woman Who Saved “Star Wars”: Marcia Lucas (1945-2026) An ...

2026-06-03T14:06:01Z

The Woman Who Saved “Star Wars”: Marcia Lucas (1945-2026)

An ode to the late ex-wife of George Lucas, whose editing and instincts made Star Wars the legend it became.

https://www.rogerebert.com/tributes/the-woman-who-saved-star-wars-marcia-lucas-1945-2026

Historic Franchise Finds New Life in Wildly Entertaining “007 ...

2026-06-03T13:00:00Z

Historic Franchise Finds New Life in Wildly Entertaining “007 First Light”

A great year for video games continues with a James Bond prequel.

https://www.rogerebert.com/video-games/historic-franchise-finds-new-life-in-wildly-entertaining-007-first-light

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Milagros Mumenthaler on “The ...

2026-06-03T13:00:00Z

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Milagros Mumenthaler on “The Currents”

The Argentinian filmmaker talks about the intimacy and interiority of women's lives in her latest film.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/female-filmmakers-in-focus-milagros-mumenthaler-on-the-currents

Hulu’s Limp Sitcom “Not Suitable for Work” Is Hardly ...

2026-06-02T13:00:00Z

Hulu’s Limp Sitcom “Not Suitable for Work” Is Hardly Suitable for Primetime

Offers too many cliches to result in anything other than mediocrity.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/not-suitable-for-work-hulu-tv-review-2026

Short Films in Focus: Patient (with Director Lori Felker) An ...

2026-06-02T13:00:00Z

Short Films in Focus: Patient (with Director Lori Felker)

An interview with the filmmaker behind the heartbreaking documentary short.

https://www.rogerebert.com/short-films-in-focus/short-films-in-focus-patient-with-director-lori-felker

“For All Mankind” Spinoff “Star City” is One Small Soviet ...

2026-05-29T13:00:00Z

“For All Mankind” Spinoff “Star City” is One Small Soviet Step Backward

"Star City" keeps its focus bleak, dour, and oppressive, and subsequently has some trouble achieving liftoff.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/star-city-for-all-mankind-spinoff-apple-tv-review-2026

Home Entertainment Guide May 2026: The Bride!, Wuthering Heights, ...

2026-05-29T13:00:00Z

Home Entertainment Guide May 2026: The Bride!, Wuthering Heights, Sentimental Value, More

The latest on Blu-ray and streaming includes controversial dramas from Maggie Gyllenhaal and Emerald Fennel, along with Criterion releases of Body Heat, Lenny, and Peter Hujar's Day.

https://www.rogerebert.com/dvd-blu-ray/home-entertainment-guide-may-2026-the-bride-wuthering-heights-sentimental-value-more

Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘“The Four Seasons” Proves that ...

2026-05-28T13:00:00Z

Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘“The Four Seasons” Proves that Some Things Do Get Better with Age

In this iteration of “The Four Seasons,” the characters grow in compelling, hilarious ways.

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/the-four-seasons-season-2-netflix-tina-fey-tv-review-2026

Documentary Now! 4th Edition is an Incredible Companion to ...

2026-05-28T13:00:00Z

Documentary Now! 4th Edition is an Incredible Companion to Beloved Show

A book review of a ridiculously clever companion to one of the best comedies of its era.

https://www.rogerebert.com/books/documentary-now-4th-edition-is-an-incredible-companion-to-beloved-show

Comedy Is King On Season Two of Hulu’s “Deli Boys” Though ...

2026-05-28T13:00:00Z

Comedy Is King On Season Two of Hulu’s “Deli Boys”

Though its narrative is hampered by a shorter run, the series is funnier than ever.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/deli-boys-season-2-hulu-tv-review-2026

Throwback “Mina the Hollower” is One of the Best Games of ...

2026-05-27T13:00:09Z

Throwback “Mina the Hollower” is One of the Best Games of 2026

A review of one of the best games of 2026.

https://www.rogerebert.com/video-games/throwback-mina-the-hollower-is-one-of-the-best-games-of-2026

Going the Distance: Seeing “Rocky” in Concert On experiencing ...

2026-05-27T13:00:00Z

Going the Distance: Seeing “Rocky” in Concert

On experiencing the Sylvester Stallone sports classic with Bill Conti's music front and center.

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/going-the-distance-seeing-rocky-in-concert

Cannes 2026: Low Expectations, Death Has No Master, The Station ...

2026-05-26T14:30:36Z

Cannes 2026: Low Expectations, Death Has No Master, The Station

Two films from Director's Fortnight and a documentary from Critics Week are spotlighted.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-low-expectations-death-has-no-master-the-station

Ten Great Performances of Cannes 2026 The Cannes team picks out ...

2026-05-26T14:22:03Z

Ten Great Performances of Cannes 2026

The Cannes team picks out some of their favorite acting turns from this year's festival.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/ten-great-performances-of-cannes-2026

Cannes 2026: Second Takes on Some of the Year’s Best Films The ...

2026-05-25T12:31:42Z

Cannes 2026: Second Takes on Some of the Year’s Best Films

The Managing Editor of the site on six films worth watching that he didn't write about at Cannes this year.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-second-takes-on-some-of-the-years-best-films

Hearing a Movie: Daniel Roher on “Tuner” An interview with ...

2026-05-25T12:30:39Z

Hearing a Movie: Daniel Roher on “Tuner”

An interview with the director of "Tuner," now in limited release and going wider this Friday.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/hearing-a-movie-daniel-roher-on-tuner

Cannes 2026: “Fjord” wins Palme d’Or “Fjord,” Cristian ...

2026-05-24T06:08:01Z

Cannes 2026: “Fjord” wins Palme d’Or

“Fjord,” Cristian Mungiu’s drama about a Romanian family that is targeted by child services in Norway, won the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. It was a second Palme for Mungiu, who took the prize in 2007 for “4 Months, 3 Weeks, and 2 Days.” The jury president, Park Chan-wook, said he had […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-fjord-wins-palme-dor

Cannes 2026: Table of Contents Where to find every piece of our ...

2026-05-23T14:12:24Z

Cannes 2026: Table of Contents

Where to find every piece of our coverage of the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-table-of-contents

Cannes 2026: Colony, The End of It, Roma Elastica Genre films ...

2026-05-23T14:11:41Z

Cannes 2026: Colony, The End of It, Roma Elastica

Genre films were some of the buzziest titles at Cannes this year. But there were some misfires, too.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-colony-the-end-of-it-roma-elastica

Cannes 2026: The Dreamed Adventure, Too Many Beasts, Women on ...

2026-05-23T13:20:04Z

Cannes 2026: The Dreamed Adventure, Too Many Beasts, Women on Trial, Che Guevara: The Last Companions

On the final film to premiere in Competition at Cannes this year, plus brief thoughts on three others.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-the-dreamed-adventure-too-many-beasts-women-on-trial-che-guevara-the-last-companions

Cannes 2026: Everytime, Ben’Imana, Titanic Ocean On three ...

2026-05-23T13:13:37Z

Cannes 2026: Everytime, Ben’Imana, Titanic Ocean

On three standouts from this year's Un Certain Regard program.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-everytime-benimana-titanic-ocean

Cannes 2026: Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean, ...

2026-05-22T20:30:41Z

Cannes 2026: Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean, Dernsie: The Amazing Life of Bruce Dern

On two docs from Cannes about filmmaking legends: Bruce Dern and Sir David Lean.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-maverick-the-epic-adventures-of-david-lean-dernsie-the-amazing-life-of-bruce-dern

“Mating Season” Almost Finds Its Rhythm by the End of Rocky ...

2026-05-22T13:00:00Z

“Mating Season” Almost Finds Its Rhythm by the End of Rocky First Season

It won’t be the same size hit as "Big Mouth,' but it’s a reminder of the talent of its remarkable cast.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/mating-season-netflix-animated-tv-review-2026

Cannes 2026: Table of Contents Where to find every piece of our ...

2026-05-21T21:24:43Z

Cannes 2026: Table of Contents

Where to find every piece of our coverage of the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-table-of-contents

Cannes 2026: The Black Ball, Bitter Christmas On two Spanish ...

2026-05-21T21:20:41Z

Cannes 2026: The Black Ball, Bitter Christmas

On two Spanish melodramas from this year's Cannes, including one of the best of the fest.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-the-black-ball-bitter-christmas

Cannes 2026: The Man I Love, Orange-Flavoured Wedding Ira Sachs ...

2026-05-21T09:37:06Z

Cannes 2026: The Man I Love, Orange-Flavoured Wedding

Ira Sachs and Rami Malek come to Cannes.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-the-man-i-love-orange-flavoured-wedding

Cannes 2026: Minotaur, Red Rocks On new films from major ...

2026-05-20T19:40:55Z

Cannes 2026: Minotaur, Red Rocks

On new films from major directors, including a potential candidate for this year's Palme d'Or.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-minotaur-red-rocks

Cannes 2026: The Unknown, Another Day On two from Cannes ...

2026-05-20T05:42:40Z

Cannes 2026: The Unknown, Another Day

On two from Cannes Competition, featuring world-famous actresses.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-the-unknown-another-day

Cannes 2026: Club Kid, Marie Madeleine On two powerful Queer ...

2026-05-19T12:07:30Z

Cannes 2026: Club Kid, Marie Madeleine

On two powerful Queer films from Cannes by actors-turned-directors, including the fest breakout hit just bought by A24.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-club-kid-marie-madeleine

Cannes 2026: The Meltdown, La Frappe, I’ll Be Gone in June The ...

2026-05-18T10:26:57Z

Cannes 2026: The Meltdown, La Frappe, I’ll Be Gone in June

The kids are not really alright in three dramas from Cannes, two of which are worth seeking out.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-the-meltdown-la-frappe-ill-be-gone-in-june

Cannes 2026: John Lennon: The Last Interview, La Libertad Doble ...

2026-05-17T14:50:28Z

Cannes 2026: John Lennon: The Last Interview, La Libertad Doble

On two very different Cannes offerings, including one by Steven Soderbergh.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-john-lennon-the-last-interview-la-libertad-doble

Cannes 2026: Paper Tiger, Sheep in the Box On two very different ...

2026-05-17T14:42:37Z

Cannes 2026: Paper Tiger, Sheep in the Box

On two very different Competition titles from this year's Cannes: New works from James Gray and Hirokazu Kore-eda.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-paper-tiger-sheep-in-the-box

Cannes 2026: The Beloved, A Woman’s Life, Gentle Monster On ...

2026-05-17T07:36:55Z

Cannes 2026: The Beloved, A Woman’s Life, Gentle Monster

On three films from this year's Competition slate about bad parents.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-the-beloved-a-womans-life-gentle-monster

Cannes 2026: All of a Sudden, Think Good Two more from Cannes, ...

2026-05-16T04:55:45Z

Cannes 2026: All of a Sudden, Think Good

Two more from Cannes, including the latest from the director of "Drive My Car."

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-all-of-a-sudden-think-good

Cannes 2026: Table of Contents Where to find every piece of our ...

2026-05-15T21:08:58Z

Cannes 2026: Table of Contents

Where to find every piece of our coverage of the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-table-of-contents

Cannes 2026: Ken Russell’s The Devils, Pan’s Labyrinth, ...

2026-05-15T21:06:22Z

Cannes 2026: Ken Russell’s The Devils, Pan’s Labyrinth, Moonlighting

On three restorations from this year's Cannes, including the long-awaited uncut version of The Devils.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-ken-russells-the-devils-pans-labyrinth-moonlighting

Cannes 2026: Fatherland, Parallel Tales On two big early Cannes ...

2026-05-15T09:58:53Z

Cannes 2026: Fatherland, Parallel Tales

On two big early Cannes premieres: the latest from the directors of "Ida" and "A Separation."

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-fatherland-parallel-tales

“Dutton Ranch” Keeps the Barn Doors Open for the ...

2026-05-14T13:00:00Z

“Dutton Ranch” Keeps the Barn Doors Open for the “Yellowstone” Franchise

Hauser and Reilly shine in career-defining roles.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/dutton-ranch-yellowstone-spinoff-paramount-plus-tv-review-2026

Netflix Turns Up the “Heat” With Its Own “Power” in Hokey ...

2026-05-14T13:00:00Z

Netflix Turns Up the “Heat” With Its Own “Power” in Hokey Crime Thriller “Nemesis”

To enjoy "Nemesis" requires a hefty tolerance for cheese.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/nemesis-netflix-tv-review-2026

Cannes 2026: The Electric Kiss The Cannes Film Festival’s ...

2026-05-13T05:24:04Z

Cannes 2026: The Electric Kiss

The Cannes Film Festival’s opening-night ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, reliably hits certain beats. The show pays tribute to the timeless art of cinema. This year’s host, the actress Eye Haïdara, did her own renditions of famous lines from “La Dolce Vita,” “Taxi Driver,” and “Notting Hill.” Then the jurors are formally introduced. Park […]

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-the-electric-kiss

Cannes 2026: Table of Contents Where to find every piece of our ...

2026-05-12T16:14:57Z

Cannes 2026: Table of Contents

Where to find every piece of our coverage of the 79th Annual Cannes Film Festival.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/cannes-2026-table-of-contents

“The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek” is a Serviceably Grim ...

2026-05-04T13:00:00Z

“The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek” is a Serviceably Grim Nordic Noir Thriller

It’s a follow-up that ticks many of the same narrative boxes that made its predecessor so successful.

https://www.rogerebert.com/features/the-chestnut-man-hide-and-seek-tv-netflix-review

Sony’s Exclusive “Saros” is One of the Year’s Must-Play ...

2026-04-24T19:27:13Z

Sony’s Exclusive “Saros” is One of the Year’s Must-Play Games

So many fun ways to die over and over again.

https://www.rogerebert.com/video-games/saros-ps5-video-game-review

Apple’s Twisted “Widow’s Bay” is Like Nothing Else on ...

2026-04-24T13:00:00Z

Apple’s Twisted “Widow’s Bay” is Like Nothing Else on Television

It's never anything less than fascinating.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/widows-bay-apple-tv-review-2026

Season 2 of Netflix’s “Running Point” Is An Easy Layup ...

2026-04-23T13:00:00Z

Season 2 of Netflix’s “Running Point” Is An Easy Layup

“Running Point” seems poised to stay in contention for multiple seasons to come.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/running-point-season-2-kate-hudson-netflix-tv-review-2026

DOC10 Spotlights Some of the Best Documentaries You’ll See This ...

2026-04-23T13:00:00Z

DOC10 Spotlights Some of the Best Documentaries You’ll See This Year

A preview of the year's best non-fiction film festival.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/doc10-spotlights-some-of-the-best-documentaries-youll-see-this-year

Netflix’s Animated “Stranger Things: Tales from ’85” is ...

2026-04-23T13:00:00Z

Netflix’s Animated “Stranger Things: Tales from ’85” is an Insulting Waste of Time

Every chance to do something inventive and interesting in “Tales from ‘85” is ignored for lazy fan-fic writing, slack plotting, and inconsistent characters.

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/stranger-things-tales-from-85-netflix-tv-review-2026

Karlovy Vary Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary with Tributes, ...

2026-04-21T13:00:00Z

Karlovy Vary Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary with Tributes, Retrospectives

The Czech film festival will honor its landmark achievement with a bevy of intriguing special screenings honoring the history of global cinema.

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/karlovy-vary-celebrates-its-80th-anniversary-with-tributes-retrospectives

Volume Six of Netflix’s “Untold” Offers More Digestible ...

2026-04-21T13:00:00Z

Volume Six of Netflix’s “Untold” Offers More Digestible Breakdowns of Sports Scandals

From dressage to anal beads, this year's crop of sports docs breaks down some of sport's most curious controversies.

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/untold-volume-6-sports-documentary-netflix-tv-review-2026

“Get Out” Star Betty Gabriel and “Nuremberg” Director ...

2026-04-17T13:05:21Z

“Get Out” Star Betty Gabriel and “Nuremberg” Director James Vanderbilt to Attend Ebertfest 2026

The last Ebertfest starts today with two new special guests announced.

https://www.rogerebert.com/ebertfest/get-out-star-betty-gabriel-and-nuremberg-director-james-vanderbilt-to-attend-ebertfest-2026

The Best Version of the Thing: Steven Soderbergh on “The ...

2026-04-17T13:00:00Z

The Best Version of the Thing: Steven Soderbergh on “The Christophers”

An interview with the legendary director about his newest film.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/the-best-version-of-the-thing-steven-soderbergh-on-the-christophers

‘The Last Dance’ Ends a Beautiful, Impactful Run for the ...

2026-04-16T13:09:58Z

‘The Last Dance’ Ends a Beautiful, Impactful Run for the Long-time Roger Ebert Film Festival

A veteran of Ebertfest offers his take on the The Last Dance, starting tomorrow, Apri 17th.

https://www.rogerebert.com/ebertfest/the-last-dance-ends-a-beautiful-impactful-run-for-the-long-time-roger-ebert-film-festival

Netflix’s “Beef” Returns with a Season as Twisted and ...

2026-04-16T13:00:00Z

Netflix’s “Beef” Returns with a Season as Twisted and Hysterical as the First

The writing is as good as anything on television as Lee’s gift for dialogue and storytelling shines through all eight episodes

https://www.rogerebert.com/streaming/beef-season-2-oscar-isaac-netflix-tv-review-2026

“Jury Duty: Company Retreat”‘s Unsuspecting Hero On Life ...

2026-04-14T13:00:00Z

“Jury Duty: Company Retreat”‘s Unsuspecting Hero On Life After Rockin’ Grandmas

The everyman at the center of "Jury Duty"'s latest season talks about hot sauce, captain's hats, and being an unwitting hero.

https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/jury-duty-company-retreat-anthony-norman-interview

Capcom’s “Pragmata” is the Next Great Dad Game One of the ...

2026-04-13T13:00:00Z

Capcom’s “Pragmata” is the Next Great Dad Game

One of the best games of 2026 so far.

https://www.rogerebert.com/video-games/capcoms-pragmata-is-the-next-great-dad-game

Chicago Critics Film Festival Lineup Announced, including Guests ...

2026-04-10T15:02:13Z

Chicago Critics Film Festival Lineup Announced, including Guests Olivia Wilde, Joe Swanberg, Dawn Porter, More

The CCFF 2026 schedule is here!

https://www.rogerebert.com/festivals/chicago-critics-film-festival-lineup-announced-including-guests-olivia-wilde-joe-swanberg-dawn-porter-more