Roger Ebert
13 Reviews by Roger Ebert for the 2025 Day4Empathy
We’re giving the site back to Roger today. Here’s why.
10 Holiday Movies That Roger Ebert Loved (and Where to Watch Them)
10 holiday season movies that Roger Ebert gave a thumbs up, and where to watch them.
10 Underrated Horror Movies That Roger Ebert Loved (and Where to Watch Them)
10 horror movies you might not have known that Roger Ebert loved for spooky season.
R.I.P. Film and Opera Renaissance Director William Friedkin (1935-2023)
A personal tribute to William Friedkin from Chaz Ebert with a compilation featuring Roger Ebert’s reviews of his films at RogerEbert.com.
Roger Ebert on the Films of Christopher Nolan
A collection of reviews of the films of Christopher Nolan.
Ten Years of Presence: In Honor of Roger Ebert and the Empathy Machine
A collection of reviews that our writers thought of when considering Roger Ebert’s belief that film is an empathy machine.
15 African-American Filmmakers and Roger Ebert’s Birthday Retrospective Reviews
A compilation of reviews by Roger Ebert of Black filmmakers, published in honor of his birthday and in anticipation of Black Writers Week 2022.
In Memory of Roger Ebert: Films About Connection
A tribute to Roger’s writing about connection on the anniversary of his passing.
Thank You Clem Snide for Your Song Entitled Roger Ebert
An article about Clem Snide’s new song, “Roger Ebert.”
Roger Ebert’s Typewriter on Display at University of Illinois
An article about the Rare Book & Manuscript Library exhibit, “Writers & Their Tools: Parchment-Paper-Processors,” running through Friday, August 30th, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
“Life Itself” Named Among Best Biographical Documentaries in IndieWire Survey
An article about “Life Itself” being included in IndieWire’s Critics Survey selecting the best biographical documentaries ever made.
Video: Roger Ebert on 11th Hour
Roger Ebert’s speech on empathy for the “11th Hour” series on April 9th, 1994, being republished here in honor of his birthday June 18.
“Life Itself” Screens at Sid Docs March 13th
An article about the March 13th screening of “Life Itself” at the Sid Docs series in Courtenay, British Columbia.
“Life Itself” Now Streaming for Free Until October 7th
An article about “Life Itself” streaming for free until Friday, October 7th.
“Life Itself” Nominated for Best Documentary at the Emmy Awards
CNN Films and Kartemquin Films receive NATAS Best Documentary Emmy nomination for Roger Ebert film “Life Itself.”
Roger’s Favorites: Agnès Varda
Roger’s Favorites: Agnès Varda in honor of her Ebert Tribute with Cameron Bailey at the Toronto International Film Festival, September 10, 2016
“Life Itself” Available on DVD and Blu-ray
A round-up of reviews for the Blu-ray/DVD release of “Life Itself.”
