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Joy in Racing to Keep Up: Tom Stoppard (1937-2025) | | Roger Ebert
Tom Stoppard didn’t wait for you to catch up. He trusted that you would, but he was a brilliant writer who crafted narratives in such a way that you had to pay close attention to decipher their meaning. Mark...
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Starz Returns to Form With Brutal and Brilliant Spin-Off “Spartacus: House of Ashur” | | Roger Ebert
It’s been twelve long years since Starz’ “Spartacus” ended on a brutal and glorious high note, and after two years since it was initially announced, the show’s first spin-off series is finally here. Unlike many prequels or sequels, “Spartacus:...
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Short Films in Focus: Off the Face of the Earth (with Michael Pantozzi) | Short Films in Focus | Roger Ebert
Michael Pantozzi’s “Off The Face of the Earth” opens with a reclusive photographer, Tim (Pantozzi), who struggles to find the courage to delete his social media account. Once he does that, will he truly be alone and perhaps freer?...
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“Stranger Things” Sets Up Its Endgame with Quartet of New Episodes | | Roger Ebert
There’s a bit of irony in the fact that the first stretch of the fifth and final season of Netflix’s brand-defining hit “Stranger Things” is at least partially about the power of youth. People like to point out fun...
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Reflections on the 2025 Tailinn Black Nights Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert
In November, the time change hits hard, not just in places that observe Daylight Saving Time. The darkness seems to creep in earlier and earlier every day, everywhere, as we barrel towards the end of the year. The city...
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Home Entertainment Guide November 2025: “Familiar Touch,” “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Splitsville” | DVD/Blu-Ray | Roger Ebert
While this column focuses on physical media with an appetizer of Netflix options, it’s worth noting that one of the essential films of 2025 is exclusively available on PVOD through the rest of the year. Go spend money to...
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