Roger Ebert

How Ken Burns’ “Shadow Ball” Connects Baseball’s Past to Our Uncertain Future
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To watch the fifth episode of Ken Burns' "Baseball" is to see exactly what makes the sport great as a metaphor for the country. 
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How the One-Take Approach of “Adolescence” Traps Us in Tragedy
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The unbroken shots of Netflix's hit crime drama are more than just for show: They hit at the emotional immediacy of grief and despair.
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Netflix’s “The Residence” Spins White House Chaos into Cozy Mystery
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“The Residence” is a comedy of manners and murder that nails scintillating satire to the White House walls, compelling us to step inside.
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Paramount+ True Crime Series “Happy Face” Entertains Even as It Loses Direction
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I walked away from “Happy Face” having mostly enjoyed the experience of watching it, but I couldn’t say I was smiling.
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Ambient Comedy: Carson Lund on “Eephus”
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An interview with the director on bonding with the film’s ensemble cast, his approach to working with time, and the extraordinarily layered sounds of one last ballgame at Soldiers Field. 
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SXSW Film Festival 2025: Fu*cktoys, $Positions, Idiotka
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On three of the most out-there titles to hit this year's SXSW Film Festival.
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Finding a Way Home: André Holland Never Rests
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An interview with the star of The Actor, The Dutchman, Exhibiting Forgiveness, and Love Brooklyn - and that's just recently.
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SXSW Film Festival 2025: Are We Good?, I’m Carl Lewis!, Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror
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On three profile docs from SXSW on Marc Maron, Carl Lewis, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
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