Roger Ebert News

The multiple Emmy winner, who was honored with a lifetime achievement award by the Writers Guild, East in 2010, talks about having friends like Billy Crystal, Larry David or Gilda Radner and in the same breath, can listen patiently as a wannabe writer runs a really bad idea by him for a TV sitcom. The blend of genius and kindness is a rare combination in this industry.

ACT -A Contemporary Theatre rings in 2012 with new and continuing efforts that recognize achievements in outstanding playwriting and create the atmosphere for the development of new work. Playwright Angus MacLachlan (author of the highly acclaimed film Junebug) is named the 2012 ACT New Play Award winner for Abundant Acreage Available. Two FREE staged readings will be presented in ACT's Bullitt Cabaret February 25-26, 2012. Immediately following each reading are post-play discussions with the playwright and the director, Anita Montgomery.

NYICFF and GKIDS present a twenty-five year, fifteen-film retrospective of Studio Ghibli, including masterpieces from Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Don't miss this rare chance to see some of the greatest films on all time on new 35mm prints, in both subtitled and English dubbed versions.

Movie critic Rogert Ebert revealed on his blog on Wednesday that his TV show AT THE MOVIES will be going on an hiatus indefinitely.

Manhattan Theatre Club has announced that Tony Award winner Adriane Lenox will return to MTC this spring in REGRETS, the new play by Matt Charman. This world premiere production will be directed by Carolyn Cantor (After The Revolution, for which she recently received the Callaway award, and Pumpgirl). REGRETS will now begin previews Thursday, March 8, 2012 and open Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at MTC at New York City Center - Stage I.

Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning writer/director Oliver Stone (Platoon, Wall Street), Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated and Emmy Award winning Actress Lily Tomlin (9 to 5, Nashville), Golden Globe nominated and Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Ellen Barkin (The Big Easy, Ocean's 13) and actor James Marsden (X-Men, Hairspray) have been set to be honored as part of the 14th Annual Savannah Film Festival, which will take place from October 29th to November 5th.

For one night only, Friday, October 28 at 8:00p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, in partnership with The Cape May Film Festival, presents this original 'Phantom of the Opera,' with live organ accompaniment provided by Wayne Zimmerman.

In the coming weeks, some of the brightest names in film, television, theater, books, will sit down with New York Times journalists for TimesTalks events at TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, new York City.

For one night only, Friday, October 28 at 8:00p.m., East Lynne Theater Company, in partnership with The Cape May Film Festival, presents this original 'Phantom of the Opera,' with live organ accompaniment provided by Wayne Zimmerman.

The Boston Theater Critics Association (BTCA), which presents the annual Elliot Norton Awards ceremony set for Monday May 21, 2012 at the Paramount Mainstage, announces its 2011-2012 elected officers. Joyce Kulhawik was elected President, a post held by the late Caldwell Titcomb, with Iris Fanger (GateHouse Media, Christian Science Monitor) serving as Treasurer and Carolyn Clay (Boston Phoenix) serving as Secretary/Clerk.

The Alloy Orchestra takes the Englert Theatre stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 30 for what film critic Roger Ebert calls 'the film event of the year.'

Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning writer/director Oliver Stone ('Platoon,' 'Wall Street') will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award along with Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe-nominated, Emmy Award-winning actress Lily Tomlin ('9 to 5,' 'All of Me') at the 14th annual Savannah Film Festival.

Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-winning writer/director Oliver Stone (Platoon, Wall Street), Academy Award and Golden Globe nominated and Emmy Award winning Actress Lily Tomlin (9 to 5, Nashville), Golden Globe nominated and Emmy and Tony award-winning actress Ellen Barkin (The Big Easy, Ocean's 13) and actor James Marsden (X-Men, Hairspray) have been set to be honored as part of the 14th Annual Savannah Film Festival, which will take place from October 29th to November 5th.

In the coming weeks, some of the brightest names in film, television, theater, books, will sit down with New York Times journalists for TimesTalks events at TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, new York City.

The Alloy Orchestra takes the Englert Theatre stage at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 30 for what film critic Roger Ebert calls 'the film event of the year.'

Water for Elephants, starring Academy Award winners Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz with co-star Hal Holbrook, will be shown at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. as a Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society 'Screenwriter Film Series' event.

Water for Elephants, starring Academy Award winners Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz with co-star Hal Holbrook, will be shown at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. as a Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society 'Screenwriter Film Series' event.