Director Tim Blake Nelson receives a Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert for his film Leaves of Grass. Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton receives her Golden Thumb Award for her film I Am Love from …
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Director Richard Linklater at Ebertfest
Director Richard Linklater talks on a panel discussion following the screening of his film, Me and Orson Welles.
How to survive the Kentucky Derby
With the biggest day in all of racing just over a week away, this Derby veteran’s got you covered on how to survive the festivities in Louisville.
Welcome back, Ebertfest!
The best fest in the Midwest is back in Champaign, holding strong in Fort Virginia in the midst of a marathon invasion.
Controversy! Intrigue! Suspense!
What happened to Uncle Mo? Can The Factor stretch out to 1 1/8-miles? Who’s worth betting on in the Blue Grass? Your pressing questions answered!
The Mo show rolls into Aqueduct
The juvenile champ will try to mirror Seattle Slew as he uses the Wood Memorial as his final prep for the Kentucky Derby.
Storm Cellar release tonight at Cowboy Monkey
Come out to Cowboy Monkey tonight at 10pm for the debut of Storm Cellar, a local anthology of short fiction and poetry featuring the work of Sidney Sheehan, Ben Goodney, Lindy Wheatley, Harmony Neal, and Jamie …
Derby beach battle!
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! The Florida Derby will serve up the real deal of prep races: an honest-to-God Derby smack-down with five weeks until the big dance.
Will Macho Man get a jazz band accompaniment?
After the horses come rolling down the stretch at New Orleans, a brass band greets the winner with a rousing victory anthem. It doesn’t get better than that.
Oaklawn likes it hot, hot, hot!
J P’s Gusto and The Factor let out a Rebel yell, while Blind Luck sets her sights on redemption in the Azeri.