Roger Ebert

HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” Feels too Much Like a Sideshow in the Stephen King Circus
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This vision of Derry too often feels like one of those Hollywood backlots: all the facades look right, but there’s nothing behind them.
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CIFF 2025: The Stranger, Franz, Kontinental ’25
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On new films from three international masters: Ozon, Holland, and Jude.
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How to Define Freedom: Nia DaCosta on “Hedda”
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An interview with the writer/director of this week's Hedda.
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Chaz Ebert to Host Two Upcoming Events in Public Libraries
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I am absolutely thrilled to participate in events for two public libraries this week.  Tonight, Tuesday, October 21, The Chicago Public Library Foundation is celebrating storytelling at its annual awards gala. Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author Percival Everett...
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11 Times That D’Angelo Made a Movie Better with his Music
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A tribute to D'Angelo through how his music shaped some classic films (and one video game).
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In Mubi’s “Hal & Harper,” Cooper Raiff Has a Hard Time Growing Up
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What elevates the show's hazy presentation, though, is the performances of Reinhart and Ruffalo.
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The 11 Best Body-Swap Movies, Ranked
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With "Good Fortune" entering theaters, we break down some of our favorite tales of switched identities.
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William Fichtner Transforms AMC’s “Talamasca” Into Something Worthwhile 
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AMC has slowly become a dominating force in genre television. From “Dark Winds” to “Interview with the Vampire,” they’ve crafted two series that have already become decade, if not century-defining television. There have been some duds along the way, but...
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I Wanted Them to Be Weird: Director John McPhail on Mixing Genres and Encouraging Actors in “Grow”
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An interview with the director behind the new family film.
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In the Third Season of “The Diplomat,” It’s All Upsides and Distances, Darling
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It’s easy to see why “The Diplomat” is Emmy-nominated; this show deserves the praise.
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