Chicago’s Doc10 has quickly become one of the most interesting film events in the Midwest, a highly curated selection of ten non-fiction films. The producers of this festival not only have a remarkably high standard but have a clear purpose when it comes to assembling an overall program that reflects the state of the world…
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We are pleased to offer an excerpt from the latest issue of the online magazine, Bright Wall/Dark Room. The theme for their June issue is ‘”Best Laid Plans” and, in addition to this piece by Cody Benjamin on “Moneyball,” features new essays on “The Empire Strikes Back,” “My Own Private Idaho,” “Southland Tales,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Unfaithfully Yours,” “Girlfriends” (1978), “A Life…
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The third virtual panel for Black Writers Week premieres Juneteenth, Saturday, June 19th, 2021, at 9 am CT/7 am PT on The RogerEbert.com YouTube page. The panel is entitled “The Evolution of Afrofuturism: Black Power, Black Love, Black Superheroes and Magic,” and features the following distinguished panelists: Steven Barnes, celebrated author of “Lion’s Blood”; Dr. John Jennings, Professor of Media and Cultural Studies…
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Today is indeed a day of Jubilee as the nation recognizes the historical importance of Juneteenth. We can no longer shut the door on the past. We must bring it to light so that the healing can begin… On Thursday, June 17th, 2021, in the East Room of the White House, President Joseph Biden signed into law…
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Chicago filmmaker Mark Harris appeared on The Media Lounge to discuss his latest project, “White People Money.” More information about Mr. Harris along with a chance to hear the interview can be found below his bio. Filmmaker Mark Harris never set out to make movies. But from an early age he knew two things for sure:…
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Dear Thumbs Up Man, Wherever you are in the universe, it’s likely you are either sitting in a theater enthralled by a moving picture or you and Gene Siskel are having a friendly, yet heated discourse about the best film of all time. Whichever the case, you should know that your legacy for me is as…
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