The Greatest Beer Run Ever (R) ★★★
The year is 1967 in Inwood, NY a Merchant Marine on leave, John ‘Chickie’ Donohue (Zac Efron), annoys his dad by sleeping late after hanging out all night with buddies at Doc Fiddler’s (Bill Murray) … Read more
Film Festivals and Events
30 TIFF Films, Recap, and Red Carpet
Reflecting upon my fourth year of press accreditation of the Toronto International Film Festival, I continue to be impressed with the festival’s wide variety of films offered, the opportunities to meet talent, and especially viewing … Read more
Toronto Film Festival Part 2 Update: The Fabelmans, Women Talking, Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues, The Good Nurse,
By far, the anticipation of Steven Spielberg’s film “The Fabelmans” to premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival was sky high! Having secured a ticket early in hopes of seeing the film was … Read more
The 2022 Toronto International Film Part 1, Moving On, Maya and the Wave, The Woman King
The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on September 8, 2022, with me attending in person. This is my fourth year of press accreditation, with the last two years being online, so I must … Read more
Interview with Doc10 Film Festival Founders Paula Froehle and Steve Cohen
Doc10 Film Festival Features Award-Worthy Lineup
Hey Chicago! Do you like documentaries? How about a film festival whose programmers have chosen the ‘best of the best’ for you? How about only 10 films? Yes, … Read more
27th Critics Choice Awards posted to Roger Ebert.com
The Power of the Dog Wins Big at the Critics Choice Awards
Jubilation comes to mind when describing the atmosphere of the 27th Critics Choice Awards—win or lose, all were celebrating being together in person … Read more
Sundance Film Festival 2022 Award Winners
The past years have been challenging for all amid the world Covid pandemic, especially with Film Festival’s which gather numerous crowds as the Seinfeld cast would say, “Pivot,” which did happen quickly with Sundance, as … Read more
Sundance Film Festival Top 10 of the 20 Viewed
Despite not physically being in Park City, Utah, and walking to movie theaters in freezing cold weather—reporting from outside Chicago surrounded by mounds of snow and sub-zero temperatures do veraciously set the atmosphere. See the … Read more
Best 20 Films of 2021
In a year of attending several film festivals, either virtually or in-person (Toronto International, Cannes, SXSW, Chapel Hill’s Film Fest 919), I can say that I continue to be impressed with the storytelling and the … Read more
4th Annual Celebration of Black Cinema and Television Awards
Oh What a Night Honoring Cinema and Television
Upon walking into the lovely reception area in front of the gorgeous Los Angeles ballroom at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel, attendees munched, mingled, and sipped while … Read more
The Power of the Dog (R) ★★★ 1/2 H360 Podcast
“The Power of the Dog” rated R is director Jane Campion’s western based in Montana, and you won’t see a tail wagging dog in the film. What you will see are character studies of two … Read more
Sarah Talks Cannes, Oscars and more Hollywood 360
Being live in the station WINDam560 is always a treat. Carl and I talked my coverage of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France and my interview with Chaz Ebert. We also talked about the … Read more
Highlights of the 2021 Film Fest 919 posted to RogerEbert.com
Highlights of the 2021 Film Fest 919 Include King Richard, Passing, and More
The Film Fest 919 takes place in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and offers wide-ranging, buzz-worthy films along with on-site talent, discussions, events, … Read more
Mass H360 Podcast
“Mass” is playing in theaters now; it’s the story of two couples who meet face to face to discuss their sons. One of the couples has a son who died due to a mass shooting, … Read more
Film Fest 919 Wraps, Mass, Passing, Spencer H360 Podcast
Tonight, I will talk about three standout films that opened toward the end of the Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill, NC. “Mass,” “Passing,” and “Spencer,” and here’s the good news; they are all excellent.… Read more
The French Dispatch, (R) Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story, Film Fest 919– H360 Radio Podcast
Film Fest 919 Update, The French Dispatch, Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story.
Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners; I spent last week in Chapel Hill, NC attending Film Fest 919. As a … Read more
Chris Bergoch Interview “Red Rocket” updated Review FF919
Screening “Red Rocket” in Cannes brings back delightful memories for me, as the audience was receptive and praised the film. It’s a gutsy film that doesn’t tread lightly on the topic of porn; we are … Read more
Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story & Joan Borsten Vidov Interview FF 919
“Oleg: The Oleg Vidov Story” is a documentary based on Oleg Vidov’s life as a Russian actor (known as the Robert Redford of the USSR) who escaped at age 42 to America. The 95-minute documentary … Read more
King Richard (PG-13) ★★★★
“King Richard” (PG-13) was shown at the Caraway Village Drive-In, in Chapel Hill, NC, as part of Film Fest 919’s lineup. The inspiring biographical story of Richard Williams, played by Will Smith, the father and … Read more
Film Fest 919 Part 1
As a member of the Advisory Board of Film Fest 919, I am personally thrilled with the film offerings and the creative events offered. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, founders Randi Emerman and Carol … Read more
Diane Warren Interview
The iconic Diane Warren is a multi award-winning songwriter, musician, and record producer— she has received 12 Academy Award nominations, is a Grammy winner, an Emmy winner, a Critics Choice winner, and a Golden Globe … Read more
Diane Warren Film Fest 919 Spotlight Award & Celebration
Diane Warren Film Fest 919 Celebration of Her Music
It was the perfect crisp, clear, twinkling-star Fall night for a gathering at Chapel Hill’s Caraway Village Drive-in. Nestled just off the highway with groves of … Read more
No Time to Die (R) ★★ 1/2 Chicago Film Festival & Film Fest 919 H360 Podcast
Hi Carl and hello to all of our listeners out there; tonight I’m going to talk about the latest James Bond movie, “No Time to Die,” and two Film Festivals opening this month.
Daniel Craig … Read more
Emmy Award Winners, TiFF Winners, No Malice Film Contest H360 Podcast
Hi Carl, and hello to all of our listeners; it’s been a busy week, the TV Emmy Awards were announced, and as we reported, the shows Ted Lasso and the Crown were favorites, and they … Read more