“THE OUTPOST tells the true story of the events leading to and including the Battle of Kamdesh- the most heroic battle of the Afghanistan war , where 54 U.S. soldiers held off 400 Taliban insurgents. The battle was the first time in 50 years that two living servicemen were recognized with the Medal of Honor […]
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SxSW 2020 Interview – FINDING YINGYING director Jiayan Shi
“Yingying Zhang, a 26-year-old Chinese student, comes to the U.S. to study. In her detailed and beautiful diaries, the aspiring young scientist and teacher is full of optimism, hoping to also be married and a mother someday. Within weeks of her arrival, Yingying disappears from the campus. Through exclusive access to Yingying’s family and boyfriend, […]
SxSW 2020 Interview – BEST SUMMER EVER directors Michael Parks Randa & Lauren Smitelli
“BEST SUMMER EVER is an original musical with a fully integrated cast and crew of disabled talent, redefining the movie musical for a new generation. The film is a call to action to promote inclusivity of disabled actors and crew in the film industry.” Filmmakers Michael Parks Randa and Lauren Smitelli on BEST SUMMER EVER […]
SxSW 2020 Interview – MARYGOROUND director Daria Woszek
“Dark, sexy, eccentric, estrogen-fueled comedy about a Virgin Mary-obsessed 50-year-old woman who never had sex in her life. That’s MARYGOROUND, my story of Maria, a woman entering menopause and overdosing on hormone patches. As Maria unleashes sexual havoc within herself, she needs to confront her younger alter ego Helena, the liberated and profane niece who […]
SxSW 2020 Interview – AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM director Katrine Philp & producer Katrine A. Sahlstroem
“In New Jersey, there is a house, an old wooden house. In that house children and families come to share their emotions with someone who understands what they are going through. The place is called Good Grief. Every second week, Nora, Nolan, Kimmy, Nicky, Peter and Mikayla are there to talk about death, life and […]
SxSW 2020 Interview – WITHOUT GETTING KILLED OR CAUGHT directors Tamara Savian & Paul Whitfield
“It’s about legendary songwriter Guy Clark and his struggle to write poetic songs that matter while balancing a complicated relationship with his artist wife, Susanna, and their best friend, songwriter Townes Van Zandt.” Filmmakers Tamara Saviano & Paul Whitfield on WITHOUT GETTING KILLED OR CAUGHT, showing at South By Southwest Film. Editor’s Note: While SxSW […]
SxSW 2020 Interview – ZAPPA director Alex Winter
“Astoundingly, there has yet to be a definitive movie of the life and work of Frank Zappa. We set out to correct this grave oversight in the annals of American musical and artistic history. ZAPPA was a years-long undertaking, crafted from the almost entirely unseen and unheard contents of Frank Zappa’s own vault; a treasure […]
Victoria Film Festival ’20 Interview: SOVEREIGN SOIL director David Curtis
“SOVEREIGN SOIL is an ode to the spirit and resilience of people who live off the land in a remote northern Canadian community and who have dedicated their lives to sustainably producing food for that community. Shot over four seasons, the film reveals a deep understanding of the wisdom, passion, hardship, joy, and spiritual bonds […]
PARASITE – Blu Ray Review
If you are a film fan or have followed the festival circuit, or if you are even preparing for the upcoming Oscars, PARASITE is a movie that nearly needs no introduction. From Bong Joon Ho, the legendary director of SNOWPIERCER and THE HOST, his Palme D’Or winning latest feature has received universal acclaim from both […]
When Tomatoes Met Wagner at The 2020 Palm Springs International Film Festival
Over the past 31 years, the Palm Springs International Film Festival has garnered a well-deserved reputation of being an oasis of sun-soaked storytelling in the California desert. This January the 2020 PSFF offered an exemplary programme of films, from world premieres to spotlights on classics, from A-list attendees toasting ‘a list’ of up-and-comers at the […]
Review: THE LAUNDROMAT – The Promise of Story
FADE IN. INT. SMALL ONE-BEDROOM APARTMENT – DAY DUSTIN (30, bearded, your reviewer) sits at his computer desk. Suddenly, he notices THE CAMERA and looks into it, breaking the fourth wall. He is now able to address the audience directly and, by doing so, has mastered the tier of wit showcased in the new Steven […]
VIFF 2019 Interview: IN THE SHADOW OF GUACARI director Greg Méndez López
“I think that cinema is a powerful tool to explore other realities, and this short film is a window to a unique universe of my country. In the shadow of Guacari is a story about the value of a promise and friendship, but in the middle of a context full of traditional songs and very […]
VIFF 2019 Interview – TENDER director Anthony Lucido
“The film follows a young man over the course of a tense weekend as he tries to reclaim power over his guardian and stalkers.” Director Anthony Lucido on TENDER which screens at the 2019 edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival. Congratulations on your film playing and welcome to VIFF! Is your first time here […]
Fantastic Fest 2019 Interview – CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER director Mickey Reece
“Two sisters vie for the affections of a man from their past who may or may not be a vampire.” Director Mickey Reece on CLIMATE OF THE HUNTER which screens at the 2019 edition of Fantastic Fest. I hear you are back at Fantastic Fest this year! Tell me about what you have had here […]
Fantastic Fest 2019 Interview – THE ANTENNA director Orçun Behram
“The Antenna is a surreal nightmarish journey about an apartment being slowly possessed by an antenna.” Director Orçun Behram on THE ANTENNA which screens at Fantastic Fest 2019! Congratulations on your film playing in at Fantastic Fest this year! Is your first time at FF and are you planning to attend your screenings? Yes, it […]