Roger Ebert

Adaptation is About Subtraction: James Vanderbilt on “Nuremberg”
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The writer-director talks about mining painful history for maximum pathos in his historical courtroom drama.
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NBC Mockumentary Sitcom “Stumble” is a Flipping Good Time
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“Stumble” gets a high score, thanks to it mostly resisting easy/dumb jokes in favor of surprising and warm ones.
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Female Filmmakers in Focus: Sepideh Farsi on “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk”
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The Iranian filmmaker talks about her harrowing Cannes documentary and how to remember the film's beloved late subject.
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Flying with Her Angels: Diane Ladd (1935-2025)
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A tribute to Diane Ladd.
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Two Thumbs Up to Siskel & Ebert’s 50th Anniversary: “Eve’s Bayou” Kicks Off Film Series
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The Chicago Cultural Center honors fifty years of Siskel & Ebert with a series of repertory screenings.
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Short Films in Focus: 24 Hours After Reading Tuesdays With Morrie (with Scott Tinkham)
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An interview with the filmmaker behind the psychedelic short.
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A Preview of the 2025 Black Harvest Film Festival
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A preview of the 2025 Black Harvest Film Festival.
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“Pokemon: Legends Z-A” is Several Steps Forward, Several Steps Back
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A review of the newest entry in the hit series, Pokemon.
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The Unloved, Part 143: Red Sonja
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The 2025 version of Red Sonja was buried by its producers. Let's resurrect it.
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MGM+’s “Robin Hood” Dazzles With Its Craft, Yet Lacks the Allure to Justify Its Creation
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Even when the plot falters, “Robin Hood” is a rare series that emulates its time period with ease with its visual and musical feats. 
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