
Roger Ebert
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Film Critic Justin Chang Leaves Variety to Join LA Times
By Jeff Sneider | April 6, 2016 @ 11:18 AMHe serves as chair of the National Society of Film Critics and secretary of the LA Film Critics Association
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‘Straight Outta Compton’ Named Best Picture by African-American Film Critics
By Beatrice Verhoeven | December 7, 2015 @ 8:05 AM”The Danish Girl“ and ”Mad Max: Fury Road“ are also honored
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‘No Escape’ Reviews: Critics Call Owen Wilson’s Actioner ‘Racist,’ ‘Cliche-Ridden,’ ‘Monotonous’
By Beatrice Verhoeven | August 27, 2015 @ 5:53 PM”A bloody revolution in Asia only matters insofar as some white people might get killed,“ TheWrap’s Alonso Duralde says
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‘The End of the Tour’ Review: Jason Segel, Jesse Eisenberg Turn Dialogue into Riveting Cinema
By Alonso Duralde | July 30, 2015 @ 12:59 PM”Infinite Jest“ author David Foster Wallace meets Rolling Stone interviewer David Lipsky in film exploring the push and pull between subject and journalist
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Roger Ebert’s Widow Chaz Ebert to Produce Emmett Till Biopic
By Joe Otterson | May 15, 2015 @ 9:24 AMThe film will be based on the book ”Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America“
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Steve Jobs, ‘Teenage Hackers’ Lead CNN Films’ Documentary Slate
By Jeff Sneider | March 10, 2015 @ 7:00 AMMovies follow virus hunter Dr. Larry Brilliant, chef Jeremiah Tower and self-help personality James Arthur Ray
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‘Citizenfour,’ ‘Life Itself,’ ‘Last Days in Vietnam’ Make Oscar Documentary Shortlist
By Steve Pond | December 2, 2014 @ 10:27 AM”Keep On Keepin’ On,“ ”Virunga,“ ”Tales of the Grim Sleeper“ and ”The Case Against 8“ also on 15-film list
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‘What’s the Deal?’ With Thanksgiving: ‘True Detective,’ ‘Nightcrawler’ and More Things to Be Grateful For (Video)
By Wrap Staff | November 25, 2014 @ 4:21 PMTheWrap’s Jeff Sneider looks back on the year’s most memorable movie and TV offerings
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‘Citizenfour’ Leads Cinema Eye Honors Nominations
By Steve Pond | November 12, 2014 @ 3:18 PM”Life Itself,“ ”20,000 Days on Earth,“ ”The Overnighters“ and ”Virunga“ also nominated for top documentary award
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CNN, Volkswagen Partner for Films Sponsorship
By Jordan Chariton | November 12, 2014 @ 9:37 AMGerman automaker to be debut sponsor for CNN Films; first sponsored film is ”Ivory Tower“
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‘The Oldest Boy’ Theater Review: The Reincarnation of a Bernardo Bertolucci Movie
By Robert Hofler | November 3, 2014 @ 7:00 PMLike in ”Little Buddha,“ the parents in Sarah Ruhl’s new play send their son to Nepal to be tested, enthroned, and educated. And so the lecture begins
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Edward Snowden and Vivian Maier Documentaries Nominated for IDA Awards
By Steve Pond | October 29, 2014 @ 8:54 AM”CitizenFour“ and ”Finding Vivian Maier“ are joined by ”Point and Shoot,“ ”The Salt of the Earth“ and ”Tales of the Grim Sleeper“ in top doc honors
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Rob Schneider’s Most Outrageous Comments: 4 Not-So-Golden Moments
By Tim Kenneally | September 25, 2014 @ 4:54 PM”SNL“ alum’s anti-vaccination views aren’t his only eyebrow-raising statements
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‘Life Itself’ Review: Roger Ebert Doc Rates a Thumbs-Up (Video)
By Alonso Duralde | July 3, 2014 @ 4:13 PM”Hoop Dreams“ director Steve James takes us on a rollercoaster ride of the legendary film critic’s personal and professional highs and lows
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Roger Ebert’s Life Celebrated by Movie Greats in Heart-Tugging ‘Life Itself’ Trailer (Video)
By Matthew Bramlett | May 21, 2014 @ 1:17 PMFilmmakers Martin Scorsese, Errol Morris and Werner Herzog pay tribute to iconic film critic in moving glimpse of his storied career