Ebert Symposium: Representations and Their Critics
Knight Auditorium, Spurlock Museum, 600 S. Gregory, Urbana
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This year's Chaz and Roger Ebert Symposium, presented by the Roger Ebert Center for Film Studies, will address "Representations and Their Critics." Discussions will consider the current state of film criticism, the interpretive power of media critics, and how this work might evolve over the next decade.
Join us for this two-day event on Tuesday, April 16, 7-9 p.m., Knight Auditorium at Spurlock Museum, and via Zoom; and Wednesday, April 17, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Starlight Room at Siebel Center for Design, and via Zoom.
On Tuesday evening, watch a screening of important film representations—a selection of scenes from movies curated by the panel—along with discussion about their importance. Free tacos will be provided before the screening, while supplies last.
On Wednesday morning, meet the critics over coffee and pastries, and enjoy an interactive panel discussion about the state of film criticism and the future of media critics.
Presenters include:
- Megan Cruz, host, pop culture commentator, writer, and producer, @jstoobs on TikTok
- Bobbi Miller, culture critic and host of the Afternoon Special Podcast
- Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune film critic and mentor to the Roger Ebert Fellows
- Dana Stevens, film critic at Slate and a co-host of the Slate Culture Gabfest