Roger Ebert

Short Films in Focus: Incident
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A dive into the Oscar-nominated short, as well as the virtues and limitations of found footage.
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“The Last of Us” Returns with a Devastating, Riveting Second Season
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“The Last of Us” succeeded as a game franchise because it trusted the emotional intelligence of gamers, and the show does the same for TV viewers.
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A True Sense of the Eerie, or, Why I Love the Hell House Films
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An ode to a great found footage horror franchise.
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13 Reviews by Roger Ebert for the 2025 Day4Empathy
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We're giving the site back to Roger today. Here's why.
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Revisiting the Bunker: Michael Shannon on “Eric LaRue”
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The actor talks about the deep bench of acclaimed filmmakers he's collaborated with, and working with Chicago actors for his own directorial debut.
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“Hacks” Returns at The Peak of Its Comedic Powers
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Still the best comedy on television.
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“South of Midnight” is a Colorful PS2 Throwback
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A review of the new game "South of Midnight".
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The Most Unsung Leading Man of His Generation: Val Kilmer (1959-2025)
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A tribute to one of the best of his generation.
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Netflix’s Intense and Seductive “Pulse” is the Streamer’s Best Show in Years
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The pressure of life-or-death stakes, paired with the unbeatable chemistry of each and every cast member, makes this series feel like lightning in a bottle.
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Netflix’s “Devil May Cry” Adapts Hit Video Game Series with Artistic Flair
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Shankar's take is a gleefully violent, high-octane action adaptation with a punk edge.
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