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How “In a Lonely Place” Changed Noir’s Direction
A look at how feminine intuition shaped the noir genre through Dorothy B. Hughe’s 1947 novel and Nicholas Ray’s beloved film adaptation.
“The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek” is a Serviceably Grim Nordic Noir Thriller
It’s a follow-up that ticks many of the same narrative boxes that made its predecessor so successful.
Male Directors Can’t Stop Making Movies About Female Pop Stars
For male filmmakers, female pop stars are the closest thing we have to angels in our midst. And angels aren’t meant to be possessed, merely venerated.
The Artistic Exploration & Wit of Charli xcx
An ode to the star of the moment and “The Moment,” Charli xcx.
Joan Cusack: Best Supporting Energy
Five scenes in five unexpected movies to showcase the actor’s irrepressible talents.
Christy Lemire Bids a Fond Farewell to RogerEbert.com
A goodbye to one of our favorite writers with links to dozens of her reviews.
Life Within the Lens Celebrates Black Filmmaking
On a program this week at the Music Box in Chicago that spotlighted filmmaking for Black History Month.
Highlights of Roger Ebert on Black Filmmakers for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, here are some of our favorites of Roger’s writing on Black filmmakers.
The Archaic Mother’s Embrace: How “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” and “Die My Love” Reframe the Monstrous
How two harrowing tales of motherhood from last year fit into a long lineage of stories about the poisonous rot of patriarchy.
The 17 Best Movies About Radio, Ranked
Films that celebrate the analog in an age of digital disconnection.
2026 Oscar Nominations Predictions in the Major Categories
Our awards expert makes his predictions for this week’s Oscar nominations.
A Tribute to Former FCC Chair and Media Champion Newton Minow
A tribute to our contributing editor’s father, a remarkable advocate for viewer choice.
40 Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2026
Superheroes, auteurs, unexpected sequels, and even a Cyclops – check out 40 movies coming out in 2026 that we can’t wait to see.
Panahi & Kiarostami: Two Masters
A preview of a fascinating new series to start the year at the IFC Center curated by our very own Godfrey Cheshire.
It’s Stephen King’s World: How the Writer Became the King of Hollywood Again in 2025
On one of 2025’s most dominant cultural forces: Stephen King.
Chaz Ebert’s 30 Best Movies of 2025 (and One Guilty Pleasure)
The publisher of RogerEbert.com shares her favorite films of 2025.
The 10 Best Horror Films of 2025
One of our critics picks her ten favorites from a very good year for horror.
The Great Performances of 2025
The staff of RogerEbert.com pays tribute to some of their favorite performances of 2025.
