Bilge Ebiri

Bilge Ebiri is a film critic and journalist who has written for Vulture since 2013. He covers movie news, reviews films across various genres, and attends film festivals such as Cannes and Sundance. Ebiri has a background in screenwriting and has worked on several films, including

Biography:  https://www.vulture.com/author/bilge-ebiri/

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • Bilge Ebiri seems to have a preference for biopics and big-budget films with complex storylines, such as

Conflicts of Interest

80%

Examples:

  • Bilge Ebiri appears to have a conflict of interest in the article about Horizon: An American Saga, as they mention that Kevin Costner invested $20 million of his own money into the production.
  • Ebiri also seems to have a personal connection or interest in the film Megalopolis, given their detailed description and analysis of the film's plot and production.

Contradictions

69%

Examples:

  • Ebiri contradicts themselves by stating that

Deceptions

44%

Examples:

  • Bilge Ebiri uses deceptive tactics in some of their reviews by highlighting positive aspects of a film, such as the

Recent Articles

Unraveling the Mystery of Tornadoes: Advanced Technology and the Silence on Climate Change

Unraveling the Mystery of Tornadoes: Advanced Technology and the Silence on Climate Change

Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024 In Tornado Alley, researchers and storm chasers use advanced technology like Doppler radar and machine learning to improve tornado forecasts, enhancing warning lead times (Source 1). Despite advancements, tornadoes remain a threat with recent violent seasons. Controversy surrounds the potential influence of climate change on these extreme weather events (Sources 1, 3). The film 'Twisters' portrays tornado research but omits any mention of climate change despite its relevance in real life (Source 3).
Memorial Day Box Office Disappointments: A Battle Between Furiosa and The Garfield Movie

Memorial Day Box Office Disappointments: A Battle Between Furiosa and The Garfield Movie

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 Memorial Day 2023 saw disappointing box office performances from two highly anticipated films: George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie. Despite positive reviews, Furiosa underperformed due to its lack of four-quadrant appeal, insufficient marketing campaign, and potential cannibalization from simultaneous streaming on HBO Max. The Garfield Movie also struggled with a vague target audience and mixed critical reception.
Kevin Costner's $38 Million Bet: A Look into the Production and Reception of His Western Epic, Horizon: An American Saga

Kevin Costner's $38 Million Bet: A Look into the Production and Reception of His Western Epic, Horizon: An American Saga

Broke On: Monday, 20 May 2024 Renowned actor-director Kevin Costner, accompanied by five of his seven children, premiered his $100 million Western film 'Horizon: An American Saga' at Cannes. Starring Costner himself and Luke Wilson, the epic explores generations of the American West before and after the Civil War. Despite mixed reviews for its structure and plotlines, Costner's passion led him to invest $38 million personally in this risky venture.
Megalopolis: Francis Ford Coppola's Ambitious Roman Epic Premieres at Cannes

Megalopolis: Francis Ford Coppola's Ambitious Roman Epic Premieres at Cannes

Broke On: Thursday, 16 May 2024 Francis Ford Coppola's long-awaited film, Megalopolis, premiered at Cannes in 2024 to widespread acclaim. Set in modern America as a Roman epic fable, it follows artist Cesar Catilina (Adam Driver) and his utopian vision opposed by lover Julia Cicero (Nathalie Emmanuel) and others. Shot using Imax technology, Megalopolis explores power, ambition, and humanity's future with an ambitious scope.

Netflix's 'Leave the World Behind': A Thriller Exploring Societal Issues Amidst an Impending Disaster

Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023 Netflix's 'Leave the World Behind' is a psychological thriller starring Mahershala Ali and Ethan Hawke. The film explores themes of trust, race, and class in the face of a cyberattack-induced blackout. The film has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its thought-provoking narrative and others criticizing its overlong runtime and lack of forward momentum.