Roger Ebert

An appreciation of Todd Haynes' "Safe" on the week of its Criterion 4K release.

An excerpt from Scout Tafoya's new book about the world of Christophe Gans.

The filmmaker talks about working with Happy Madison productions, producing with her partner, and more.

A moving, action-packed spectacle brought to life with astonishing animation.

“Ted Lasso” continues to make the case for empathy, not as hopelessly naive ideals, but as everyday choices and life goals.

The events of Ray Bradbury’s short story “There Will Come Soft Rains” occur today: August 4, 2026. Like so many dates in science fiction, this one probably seemed far away when it was chosen, but once it was finally upon...

Reflections on this year's genre festival, and some highlights we haven't mentioned yet.

We all know Chicago is a sports town that has been home to legends on a variety of basketball courts, football and soccer fields, hockey rinks, and so forth. Add to that the putting green occupied by Windy City golfers,...

A reading of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster as a commentary on the current state of America.

Our short film series spotlights an excellent Chicago Critics Film Festival standout from Dania Bdeir.