Ebertfest's Final Run: The Last Movie Critic

0:00On April 7th, this April brings the final run of Roger Ebert's film festival known to everyone as Ebert Fest, right in his hometown of Champagne, Illinois. Started by the legendary critic back in 1999, it spotlighted overlooked gyms at the Stunning Virginia Theatre, where Ebert grew up and kicked off his journalism career at the University of Illinois. The Fest evolved over the years, dropping the overlooked label by 2007 to become ever-fest After Ebert passed in 2013, his widow chast stepped up to keep it alive, honoring his passion for films that deserved more shine. Fans have mixed feelings about this milestone, cherishing the spot it carved out for under the radar movies and big conversations on cinema's power. It's been a hub for movie lovers, blending tributes with fresh discoveries that echo Ebert's belief in films' empathy-building magic. This year's highlight is the premiere of the last movie critic on April 17th at the Virginia Theatre, a tale of a young film stood in chasing.

1:03Ebert's secret sauce, guided by his own writings amid festival screenings like Buster Keedons, the General, Jordan Peel's Get Out, a stage take on, Cisco and Ebert, and a nod to Rob Reiner with the American President. Chaz has one more twist with a 2026 edition called The Last Dance, so grab tickets now on the Virginia site or check the full. Line up at RogerEbert.com to catch this cinematic send-off while it lasts. That wraps entertainment and celebrity news today, brought to you with AI.