Roger Ebert

One of Us: Malcolm-Jamal Warner (1970-2025)
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A tribute to the star of "The Cosby Show" and "Malcolm and Eddie."
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Book Excerpt: That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas
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We’re proud to present an excerpt from That Very Witch: Fear, Feminism, and the American Witch Film by Payton McCarty-Simas, which is now available. Find the synopsis below, followed by the excerpt. That Very Witch explores the cyclical rise and fall...
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DVD/Blu-Ray Guide July 2025: “A Minecraft Movie,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” “The Legend of Ochi,” More
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The latest and greatest on Blu-ray and streaming includes a few recent blockbusters along with Criterion editions of You Can Count on Me, Barry Lyndon, and The Big Heat.
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Once Failed by Hollywood Blockbusters, “Superman” Lets Edi Gathegi Shine
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An appreciation of a great superhero movie performance, and how it's giving its star his overdue time in the spotlight.
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Fantasia 2025: Terrestrial, Hold the Fort, Good Boy
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On two horror comedies, and one very good dog, from this year's festival.
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“The Hunting Wives” Takes No Chances
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“The Hunting Wives” is the latest mediocre drivel being pushed down the audience’s throat in the name of art.
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Hulu’s “Washington Black” is Fueled by Steampunk and Epic Adventure
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“Washington Black” is a wonderment, combining the harshness of history and the fuel of steampunk with the many sides of love, into the tale of a lionhearted legend.
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Everywhere You Go Has Valet: “Clueless” at 30 (Or Whatever)
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On the classic teen comedy, that's still leaving us totally buggin' three decades on.
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Meet the Writers: Cortlyn Kelly
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One of our writers answers the Movie Love Questionnaire.
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“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Bears the Franchise Flagship Proudly in Season 3
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A show that continues to uphold the ideals of its franchise's point of origin, even as its swings boldly go nowhere all that deep.
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