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“In a KNIVES OUT movie, you’re never going to have a five-minute scene where the music takes over … the challenge is how do I, assist the emotion and the engine."

@nellminow.bsky.social speaks with Nathan Johnson, the composer of WAKE UP DEAD MAN.
Felt More than Heard: Nathan Johnson on Composing his Third "Knives Out" Movie, "Wake Up Dead Man" | Interviews | Roger Ebert
Nathan Johnson composed the score for Rian Johnson’s three “Knives Out” mysteries, but with each one they start from scratch. While the character of master
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Today is also the great Boris Karloff's birthday, which is the excuse I'm going with for reposting my piece from 2021 for @ebertvoices.bsky.social on the horror films of Val Lewton!

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Death is Good: The Horror Films of Val Lewton | Features | Roger Ebert
Bill Ryan celebrates the nine horror films that Val Lewton produced for RKO between 1942 and 1946, like The Seventh Victim and Cat People.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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I’d also recommend reading Richard Roeper’s @ebertvoices.bsky.social review of RENTAL FAMILY where he writes:

“This is a beautiful and contemplative film, with lovely messaging and a couple of sly twists.”
Rental Family Review: Brendan Fraser, Gentle Giant in Japan
This is a beautiful and contemplative film, with lovely messaging and a couple of sly twists.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Oh no! I wrote a review of my favorite Udo performance for you at @ebertvoices.bsky.social.

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Swan Song movie review & film summary (2021) | Roger Ebert
Swan Song is an instance where I absolutely loved the character, but disliked how his story was ultimately told.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:14 AM
"What I remember about Roger and Gene talking up MY DINNER WITH ANDRE was the excitement of discovery,” writes Michael Philips in his reflection.
My Dinner with Gene & Roger | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
A Chicago critic remembers the Chicago critics who changed everything.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"Once you start watching it, you will be hooked,” promises @petersob13.bsky.social about Wong Kar-wai’s thirty episode series, BLOSSOMS SHANGAI. Streaming now on the Criterion channel with three new episodes dropping every week:
Wong Kar-wai's Gorgeous, Captivating "Blossoms Shanghai" Arrives on the Criterion Channel | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert
Wong Kar-wai's Blossoms Shanghai is finally here. It was worth the wait.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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I'm loving Richard Roeoer's film & TV writing for @ebertvoices.bsky.social !
"This is low-key, endearing, stress-free viewing at its best. The quiet humor is soothing, and the moments that have your eyes glistening are well-earned and artfully executed,” writes Richard Roeper about S2 of A MAN ON THE INSIDE.
A Man on the Inside Season 2 Review: Ted Danson goes back to school
This is low-key, endearing, stress-free viewing at its best.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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To honor the 50th anniversary of Siskel & Ebert on television, contributors at @ebertvoices.bsky.social were asked to contribute brief memories/thoughts about the show.I whiffed and turned in something roughly 4 times longer than requested but they have graciously chosen to run it anyway
Making Dreams Feel Real: A Memory of Siskel & Ebert | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
A legendary Chicago critic on how Siskel & Ebert led him into the business,
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November 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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ZODIAC KILLER PROJECT is "a brave, fascinating piece of filmmaking that asks viewers to question the mysteries of true crime storytelling and how they’re being told."
Brian Tallerico, @ebertvoices.bsky.social

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November 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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I really liked Rohan Kanawade’s tender queer romance CACTUS PEARS when I saw it at Sundance. I loved it on rewatch.

My four-star review of this incredible film via @ebertvoices.bsky.social.
Cactus Pears Review: Tender, touching queer Marathi romance
A touching queer romance whose subtle rhythms pull us into its tender embrace.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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“A sensual, tender queer romance, writer/director Rohan Kanawade’s semi-autobiographical feature debut CACTUS PEARS sees love grow from death.” - @ebertvoices.bsky.social

Now playing! Director Q&As tonight, tomorrow and Sunday.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
"It’s an absolute blast of an action movie, another showcase for director Jalmari Helander’s increasing skill with action choreography and inventive set pieces,” writes @briantallerico.bsky.social about SISU: ROAD TO REVENGE. The film is in theaters now:
Sisu: Road to Revenge movie review (2025) | Roger Ebert
This movie rules.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In the midst of a whirlwind of press, Josh O’Connor had a far-reaching conversation with @zacharylee.bsky.social about his 4 film roles in 2025, the gift of revisiting similar archetypes or themes but with different filmmakers, and where activism intersects with his artistry.
Josh O'Connor Interview: "Rebuilding," "Wake Up Dead Man," and More
The actor talks about his busy year playing priests, conmen, and yearning artists.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"This is low-key, endearing, stress-free viewing at its best. The quiet humor is soothing, and the moments that have your eyes glistening are well-earned and artfully executed,” writes Richard Roeper about S2 of A MAN ON THE INSIDE.
A Man on the Inside Season 2 Review: Ted Danson goes back to school
This is low-key, endearing, stress-free viewing at its best.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"So, what do the things that keep you awake at night look like? Could you draw them, describe them, give them a name? If you did, they might become less fearsome in the process,” writes @rifewithkatie.bsky.social in her latest dispatch from the Tokyo Film Festival.
Tokyo Film Festival 2025: “Demon Pond” and Japanese Yokai Culture  | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
Our final dispatch from the 2025 Tokyo Film Festival offers a look back at a classic Japanese ghost tale and the supernatural beings that pervade its culture.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Hikari was so wonderful to speak with.
"God, the universe, or whatever you want to call it, gave me an opportunity to have millions of random jobs … I just feel like I’m meant to put those experiences into my stories.”

Associate Editor @812filmreviews.com spoke with RENTAL FAMILY director Hikari out of the Virginia Film Festival.
It's The Funniest Shit: Hikari on 'Rental Family' | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
An interview with the writer/director of "Rental Family."
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November 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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It took me a long time to forgive Roger Ebert for crapping on the 1989 Batman, but I’m glad I did. :) His words and writings have meant a lot to me personally, and the legacy he left behind is priceless.
November 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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I wrote about the wonderful Siskel & Ebert for its 50th anniversary at @ebertvoices.bsky.social, along with a deep bench of incredible writers. Reading through these made me emotional:

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Their Show Cracked Open the World: Siskel & Ebert Memories | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
Our contributors weigh in on the impact of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert on the 50th anniversary of their hit TV show, "At the Movies."
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November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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It was my great pleasure to contribute to this @ebertvoices.bsky.social collection of Siskel & Ebert memories, and to share my lil film critic origin story, which I fully grant sounds made up: www.rogerebert.com/roger-ebert/...
Their Show Cracked Open the World: Siskel & Ebert Memories | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
Our contributors weigh in on the impact of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert on the 50th anniversary of their hit TV show, "At the Movies."
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November 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
HEDDA is now streaming on Amazon Prime. At the Chicago International Film Festival, Social Media Manager @zacharylee.bsky.social spoke with director Nia DaCosta about the two empathy machine movies that influenced her debut, LITTLE WOODS.
November 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of SISKEL & EBERT, RogerEbert.com asked writers to share their memories and appreciation for the greatest movie review show of all time. Read their thoughts here:
Their Show Cracked Open the World: Siskel & Ebert Memories | Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
Our contributors weigh in on the impact of Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert on the 50th anniversary of their hit TV show, "At the Movies."
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November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"God, the universe, or whatever you want to call it, gave me an opportunity to have millions of random jobs … I just feel like I’m meant to put those experiences into my stories.”

Associate Editor @812filmreviews.com spoke with RENTAL FAMILY director Hikari out of the Virginia Film Festival.
It's The Funniest Shit: Hikari on 'Rental Family' | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
An interview with the writer/director of "Rental Family."
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November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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“When I tell people that, they gasp... I tell them it’s not that serious. It’s actually really funny. Just wait for it.”

For @ebertvoices.bsky.social, I had one of the most delightful conversations ever with Hikari about RENTAL FAMILY.
It's The Funniest Shit: Hikari on 'Rental Family' | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
An interview with the writer/director of "Rental Family."
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November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
“The result is a captivating experiment, a vision of the future that ties itself to the themes of faith and identity that have dominated fiction since the start of the written word,” writes @briantallerico.bsky.social about the 4K remaster of ANGEL’S EGG.
Angel’s Egg movie review (2025) | Roger Ebert
A captivating experiment, a vision of the future that ties itself to the themes of faith and identity that have dominated fiction since the start of the written word.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM