In Memoriam: Alain Delon
A peerless movie star. Given a good part, and he had them many times, he was an exceptional actor as well.
Tributes
Conversation Piece: Phil Donahue (1935-2024)
A tribute to the trailblazing daytime talk show host, who passed away this week.
The Most Vital Actress of Her Generation: A Goodbye to Gena Rowlands
A few of the RogerEbert.com writers say goodbye to one of the best to ever do it.
A Woman Without Peers: Gena Rowlands (1930-2024)
A tribute to one of the best actresses of all time.
One Big Fortune: Remembering Corey Yuen
Remembering the venerated Hong Kong action director upon the recent revelation of his death in 2022.
What About Bob? On the Legacy of One of the Best-Loved Comedians, Bob Newhart (1929-2024)
A tribute to one of the best comedians of all time.
A Force For Good: Richard Simmons (1948-2024)
A tribute to the fitness guru and pop culture icon.
Transplendent: Shelley Duvall (1949-2024)
A tribute to actress, writer, and producer Shelley Duvall, a singular film presence.
Big, Big, Big, Big Movies: Jon Landau (1960-2024)
Jon Landau was the secret ingredient in James Cameron’s innovative career.
The Man Behind the Curtain: Robert Towne (1934-2024)
A tribute to one of the best screenwriters of all time.
“This Is The Life, Isn’t It?” Martin Mull: 1943-2024
A tribute to the acclaimed comedian, musician, and actor, best known for Clue and Arrested Development.
The Hard Way, Or My Way? RIP Bill Cobbs (1934-2024)
A tribute to the veteran character actor, who died Wednesday.
Willie Mays: The Greatest to Ever Play
On the legendary ball player who changed the face of baseball.
Donald Sutherland: The Consummate Character Actor
On the legendary actor and nearly six decades of legendary roles.
A Larger Kind of Career: Morgan Spurlock (1970-2024)
On the passing of one of the most influential documentarians of his generation.
The Legacy of David Bordwell; or, The Memorial Service as Network Narrative
An account of the memorial service for film scholar David Bordwell.
Jack Flack Always Escapes: Dabney Coleman (1932-2024)
A tribute to the 9 to 5 and Cloak and Dagger actor, and his six decades of playing bad bosses and comic oafs.
Roger Corman’s Greatest Legacy Was Giving So Many People Their Big Break
A brief (yet still incredibly long) list of people who were given their first big break in the film business by the late Roger Corman.
I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It Before: Roger Corman (1926-2024)
A tribute to the legendary filmmaker.
The Weight of Smoke (and Blue in the Face): The Magic of Paul Auster
Among the greatest sets of back-to-back features ever filmed, Smoke and Blue in the Face are tributes to the brilliance of writer Paul Auster.
