Wednesday, May 03, 2006


Junebug director Phil Morrison becomes another proud recipient of Roger's Golden Thumb award.

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The Junebug panel discussion.

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Roger with the Junebug crew: director Phil Morrison, actor Scott Wilson, and distributor Michael Barker.

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Sunday, April 30, 2006


Lodge Kerrigan discussing his film Claire Dolan with Roger.

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Roger with some young viewers discussing the Saturday matinee Millions.

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Folks waiting for Junebug.

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Michael Wiese at his discussion "Bringin' It All Back Home: The Principles of Independent Filmmaking"

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Folks waiting for tickets in spite of the rain.

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Roger and John Malkovich discuss the production of Ripley's Game.

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Saturday, April 29, 2006



Well, it's Saturday of Ebertfest and its raining, so I thought I might have to remind everyone of how nice the weather was on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, with these nice pictures from Mike Jahn:

Film professors Richard Leskosky, David Bordwell, and Kristin Thompson discuss The Eagle.

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Another Alloy Orchestra "action" shot from the screening of The Eagle.

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The Alloy Orchestra in the pit at the Virginia Theatre for live musical accompaniment for the "silent film" The Eagle.

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Spectators watch the silent film: The Eagle.

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Somebodies writer-director-star Hadjii and co-star Kaira Whitehead with Roger.

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Roger with the Somebodies filmmakers: writer-director Hadjii, co-star Kaira Whitehead, and producers Pam and Nate Kohn.

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More from the panel "Not Playing at a Theatre Near You"

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The distinguished guests for the discussion panel "Not Playing at a Theatre Near You."

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Roger and famous film scholoar David Bordwell discuss the film style and production of Spartan.

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Roger in action at the podium of the Virginia Theatre.

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Friday, April 28, 2006














Roger discusses Duane Hopwood with the film's director Matt Mulhern.

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Not a bad seat in the house.

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Roger discussing Man Push Cart with writer and director Ramin Bahrani and star Ahmed Razvi.

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Hadjii and John Malkovich at the Festival Circuit discussion panel.

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The 1st discussion panel of the festival: The Festival Circuit: Launching Pad or Dead End for Independent Films, held in the Illini Student Union.

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After the screening of an outstanding 70mm print of My Fair Lady, Roger spoke with the singer Marni Nixon and film restorer Jim Katz.

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