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The Rise And Fall Of The NC-17 Rating

October 5, 2021 Rich Drees

The MPAA’s NC-17 rating was supposed to fix the problem of non-pornographic films getting in front of audiences. But it only exacerbated things. [click for more]

Looking Back: Siskel & Ebert Versus SUPERMAN & BATMAN

March 14, 2021 Natasha Bogutzki

Let’s take a look back and see how the most well known critics in the country responded to four of the foundational films of the current superhero genre. [click for more]

Oscar’s Greatest Mistakes–BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE

January 25, 2019 William Gatevackes

Oscar’s biggest mistake–far and away–is the Best Documentary Feature category. And they keep making the same “mistake” over and over again. [click for more]

Weekend Read: Remembering Roger Ebert, Kubrick And HEAVEN’S GATE

April 7, 2013 Rich Drees

A weekly wound up of what’s worth reading in online film writing. [click for more]

Roger Ebert, 70

April 4, 2013 Rich Drees

The influential film critic has died. [click for more]

Ebert Blasts TITANIC 3D Conversion As “A Shabby Way To Treat A Masterpiece”

February 20, 2012 Rich Drees

The first word on the 3D conversion of James Cameron’s classic is not encouraging. [click for more]