When cinematographer Sam Levy and writer and director Karen Cinorre, now married in their forties, first met – in a film class as undergraduates at Brown – he was struck by the fact that âshe had read all these interesting texts on magic, mediums and optical tricks that you could …
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“We’re Here” makeover series is back, along with Derek Jarman and “Diana The Musical”
October is one of the happiest months of the year. With queer Christmas (aka Halloween) and being LGBTQ + History Month, it’s literally time for us to shine! Whether you’re looking to relax or celebrate, here’s a diverse list of things to keep you entertained throughout the month, including TV …
Read More »Autumn is here! Festivals, Trainings, Neighborhood News
Your resource for any LIC LIC update: September 22, 2021 32nd Annual Awards Gala: An Evening of Food, Friends and Celebration Our annual awards gala, which took place last night, was a great success, showcasing the best of LIC. The Partnership thanks everyone who attended the event, including Lieutenant Governor …
Read More »RJ Cutler to receive Documentary Critics Group Pennebaker Award – Deadline
Emmy-winning filmmaker RJ Cutler will receive the Pennebaker Award at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, honoring his lifetime achievement, the Critics Choice Association announced Thursday. The presentation will take place on Sunday November 14, as part of the 6e Annual Documentary Awards, at the BRIC in Brooklyn, New York. During …
Read More »Halloween Kills to equal 13th record on special Friday
Halloween and Friday the 13th have always been equally beloved slasher franchises, but Michael Myers is close to tying an important record with Jason. The next Halloween kills is set to tie a major franchise record with Friday 13. These two long-running slasher franchises have been scaring and entertaining audiences …
Read More »A look back at the history of Orlando’s theme parks
New Era: Magic Kingdom Theme Park Grand Opening The public has never seen anything like it. October 1, 1971, The fictional world of Disney It came to life with the opening of the Walt Disney World Resort. Mickey Mouse led his lucky first visitors, Bill and Marty Windsor, who live …
Read More »Bigfork Independent Film Festival spotlights Montana filmmakers and made in Montana films
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Bigfork Independent Film Festival. Northwestern Montana’s iconic film event, the BIFF has evolved over the years and now attracts filmmakers from across the state and around the world. As it successfully did in 2020, BIFF 2021 will offer moviegoers the choice of …
Read More »Whoopi Goldberg at EP Lifetime Cyber-Stalker Thriller “TAKEN ON SON WEB”, with Garcelle Beauvais
Lifetime gave the green light to the new original film ‘Caught in his web’ by Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Oscar winner Whoopi goldberg which produces the thriller. Inspired by one of the first cases of “sextortion” in the country, the movie stars Garcelle Beauvais (Spider-Man: Homecoming, NYPD Blue, The Real) …
Read More »The “Sikkim Global Film Festival” will start on December 10th
PTISep 29, 2021 17:32 GMT The Minister of Information and Public Relations, LN Sharma, announced that the second edition of the âSikkim Global Film Festivalâ will be held from December 10 to 14. In addition to film screenings and the participation of filmmakers from all over the world, the festival …
Read More »Jayasurya’s Sunny will screen at several international film festivals
Director Ranjith Sankar is very excited to have his latest film Sunny selected for screening at popular international film festivals. The Jayasurya star will be screened at the Calella Film Festival in October this year and at the Dhaka International Film Festival in January next year. âIt’s very exciting that …
Read More »The visceral sci-fi film will confuse and impress • AIPT
After the blue (Dirty Paradise) is a multi-level endurance test. The runtime is over two hours, which is good for a Marvel movie, but it’s not something you often see in independent films. With its length, the story is a bizarre and surreal experience that will take audiences on a …
Read More »AR Rahman: “Who are the men to empower women?
Ahead of Expo 2020 Dubai, the composer-director tells us about the mentorship of the Firdaus Women’s Orchestra, harmony through collaboration, etc. AR Rahman doesn’t stop working. Among a multitude of upcoming projects such as Cobra, Atrangi Re, Ayalaan, Heropanti 2 and Ponniyin Selvan, the composer also collaborated with Expo 2020 …
Read More »(Interview Yonhap) Simplicity and satire in ‘Squid Game’ woo viewers around the world: director
SEOUL, Sep 29 (Yonhap) – Hwang Dong-hyuk, writer-director of the hit Netflix series “Squid Game,” says the show’s worldwide popularity is something he never expected not. âIt’s just a surprise. It’s amazing that all of this excitement happened in a week,â Hwang said in an interview with online media on …
Read More »34th Annual Virginia Film Festival returns to in-person events | Movies
The American Perspectives series will include screenings of “Jockey”, “Socks on Fire”, “Storm Lake”, “Try Harder!” “,” Red Rocket “,” We Burn Like This “and” Zola “. The Women in Film series will screen “Hive”, “Julia”, “The Meaning of Hitler” and “Mothering Sunday”, as well as “Aloners”, “Beans”, “End of …
Read More »Kevin Smith reveals why Marvel can’t direct the movie
Following his breathtaking independent film debut with “Clarks” in 1994, Kevin Smith has written and directed nearly 13 films to date, one of the most important voices among filmmakers of his generation. Focuses on low budget products based on spiritual conversations. Smith’s success was broadcast on television, where he was …
Read More »Tokyo Film Festival creates competition section for Asia
The competition section of the Tokyo International Film Festival will be heavily oriented towards Asian titles, festival organizers said on Tuesday. The festival has announced the full lineup for its 34th edition, which will take place from October 30 to November 8, 2021 at its new main venues in Tokyo’s …
Read More »The midnight screening of the latest Bond film at the Station Cinema
An independent cinema in Richmond offers Bond fans the chance to be among the first to see the latest 007 film with a special screening at midnight. The highly anticipated No Time To Die will be Bond actor Daniel Craig’s last outing as a spy, and the film hits theaters …
Read More »PRODUCTION: Benő Baranyi in post-production with Hungarian sci-fi comedy about time travel
BUDAPEST: BenÅ Baranyi is currently in post-production with his first feature film Zanox, a sci-fi comedy about a high school student who, after consuming an experimental drug with palinka, is able to time travel. The cast includes Hungarian and Romanian actors. The idea for the film was born when the …
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The Autoradiography Films Market The report offers high-quality information on key market trends, product types and their scope, competitive landscape and impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The Autoradiography Films market study provides detailed market development prospects, market size and value overview, and popular business trends. This research examined several elements …
Read More »Sierra / Affinity Appoints Kristen Figeroid Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President – Deadline
Former Sierra / Affinity Director Kristen Figeroid joins the company as Managing Director and Executive Vice President. In his new role, Figeroid will lead the day-to-day operations of the eOne branch and oversee all sales and partner service activities. Figeroid previously served as Sierra / Affinity’s executive vice president of …
Read More »Mario, son of Melvin Van Peebles, addresses the legacy of “Sweet Sweetback”
Four days after the death of Melvin Van Peebles, his son joined NYFF to greet his father’s iconic âSweet Sweetback’s Badassss Songâ. Legendary movie maverick Melvin Van Peebles passed away at the age of 89 on Wednesday. Four days later, his son Mario was on stage to present his father’s …
Read More »Musical, immigration drama and missing skull are highlights of the Spanish Film Festival
A musical about a struggling musician, a drama about the harsh realities of immigration and a detective-style documentary about the missing skull of a Spanish painter are just a few stories included in this year’s PELÃCULA Spanish film festival, which will stand online for one second. year. The online film …
Read More »Interview with the Los Angeles Asia-Pacific Film Festival: Martin Edralin, “Islands”
This week, I focused on the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF) 2021, which runs until October 2. he is is the first feature film by Martin Edralin, a Toronto filmmaker who has served as a director, screenwriter and producer. His film focuses on Joshua (Rogelio Balagtas), a shy …
Read More »Who will replace Daniel Craig in the role of James Bond? The most popular suitors, from Rege-Jean Page to Tom Hardy
As fans prepare to watch Daniel Craig make his final appearance as James Bond in No time to die many will wonder who could ever replace him. Speculation has been rife since Craig confirmed he will be retiring from the spy franchise after his fifth film, which will be released …
Read More »The Marines reluctantly let a Sikh officer wear a turban. He says it’s not enough.
âIt got pretty routine and there were very few problems. This is what makes the response of the Marines in this case so surprising, âsaid Giselle Klapper, a civil rights lawyer with a rights group, the Sikh Coalition, which has helped Sikh troops demand exceptions. But the Marine Corps doesn’t …
Read More »Steve Aoki inducted into Asian Hall of Fame
Everyone’s favorite cake-throwing DJ was inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame this week. Looking at his legacy, talent and philanthropy as an artist, Steve aoki is one of ten inductees who have been honored by this worldwide organization. He is one of the scientists, artists and performers of this …
Read More »Brian Robbins: Paramount’s best hope lies with Norbit director
Jim Gianopulos and Emma Watts are the best in the business, but it can also make it impossible to navigate a massive paradigm shift. On September 24, two weeks after her boss Jim Gianopulos lost his role as Chairman and CEO of Paramount Studios to Kids & Family Entertainment’s ViacomCBS …
Read More »UICA ready for “souvenirs to make” at its new Grand Rapids site
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – After being closed for most of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts is now reopened – and in new space. The 44-year-old arts organization held its grand opening last week at the historic Woodbridge N. Ferris building at Kendall College of Art and …
Read More »All the fantastic sci-fi movies and shows are heading your way
It’s more than magic. Sequels, prequels, animations and brand new adaptations of classic titles are on the program. Hindustan times September 26, 2021, 3:35 PM Last modification: September 26, 2021, 5:00 PM Finally, a children’s show set in the Star Trek universe. The animated series features the adventures of the …
Read More »The Oscars are a lousy gauge of movie history. The Academy Museum is already doing better | Z-non-digital
LOS ANGELES – Tucked away within the Cinema Academy’s “Movie Stories” galleries are plenty of respite stations – little built-in rest areas where you can sit and let your movie-goers eyes and mind wander. One of them, a circular room titled “Behold,” is essentially the museum’s version of a planetarium …
Read More »Grab the popcorn: Harpur cinema returns with fall lineup
From punk rock documentaries to sci-fi to a Korean feature film, Harpur Cinema’s fall 2021 lineup has something for the most discerning moviegoer. âWe were unable to offer Harpur Cinema last year due to pandemic restrictions, so this is our big comeback! said Associate Professor of Film Brian Wall, who …
Read More »“If I had had the choice, I would never have started my career as a horror film actress” – The New Indian Express
Express news service The film industry is known for its shifting promises of dazzling fame and creaking reality TV shows. Mumbai-based actress Ananya Sengupta, who navigates this world of smoke and mirrors, who started out as a model, went on to star in a few movies unnoticed. But the end …
Read More »Sujata Day and Ritesh Rajan on a Different Way to Spell Success in “Definition, Please” – The Moveable Fest
At one point in “Definition, Please,” Monica (Sujata Day) brings up some of the places she imagines she might have been as the Scripps National Bee Spelling Championship at the early age of eight, noting that other winners had continued to work. for NASA or made millions with startups as …
Read More »The Romanian film “Blue Moon”, Victory of Jessica Chastain in San Sebastián
Directors and actresses reigned supreme at the San Sebastian Film Festival awards ceremony tonight, with Romanian actress-turned-director Alina Grigore taking home the Golden Shell for Best Film for her first intimate feature. ” Blue Moon “. The film, a crude realistic study of a young woman trying to break free …
Read More »Norwalk’s Lockwood Mansion to be the setting for Netflix movie
NORWALK â Lockwood Mathews Mansion has long been associated with its quintessential New England elegance and the various movies and shows that have been filmed there over the decades. The mansion is now expected to star in another movie. While details and contracts are still being worked out preventing the …
Read More »Review of “Mad God”: a side trip from a beast-making expert
You may not know Phil Tippett’s name, but you are certainly familiar with his work. For 30 years, this Oscar-winning visual effects artist has been working on passionate projects. That fans can finally see at festivals. He is a well-known creature designer who builds amazing creatures. In movies like the …
Read More »The “highest altitude in the world” film festival ends today: THFF
On Friday September 24, the first edition of the Himalayan Film Festival 2021 (THFF) took place in Leh as part of the âAzadi Ka Amrit Mahotsavâ, commemorating the 75th anniversary of India’s independence. Guests of honor at the inaugural ceremony of the festival were the Honorable Minister of Information and …
Read More »Bronx ‘COVID Ditty’ Show Wins International Film Festival Awards
By SARAH HUFFMAN (Left to right) ANDREW TERRANOVA AND Steven Greenstein work on a scene from the “COVID Ditty” web series, shot in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. Photo courtesy of Steve Greenstein At the height of the statewide shutdown in 2020, brought on by the need to curb …
Read More »JaShaun St. John changes Hollywood and fashion
Within the framework of a vast cinematographic universe, Eternals is the reverse of an intimate film like Songs. Yet its reach and global reach allowed for Indigenous representation, which was sorely lacking in Hollywood. St. John describes the opportunity to enter the MCU as a dream come true, with resonance …
Read More »TCM celebrates Fleischer Animation’s 100th anniversary
Next month, WarnerMedia’s TCM will focus on the classic film at one of Toon Town’s pioneers with a celebration of 100th anniversary of Fleischer Animation. The lineup includes a brand new documentary on the beginnings of American animation and two collections of Fleischer animated shorts on October 2, as well …
Read More »This mind-blowing sci-fi thriller on Amazon Prime will stay with you for days
Prepare to be blown away by the consistency of 2013. Amazon prime If your love for watching psychologically twisted movies can only rival your penchant for reading late-night Reddit theories on their endings – watching yourself, Principle fans – I have a request. Please stop scrolling endlessly on any streaming …
Read More »Splatoon 3’s cityscape in the Spider-Verse is absolutely stunning
During the last Nintendo Direct where a number of new projects like the film that will turn Chris Pratt into Super Mario, the Japanese gaming giant also took a fresh look at its simply named sequel to Splatoon 2. Although we have seen Splatoon 3 would introduce a variety of …
Read More »The ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ star
Antonia Eugenia “Nia” Vardalos (Greek: ÎνÏÏνία ÎÏ Î³ÎµÎ½Î¯Î± “Îία” ÎαÏνÏÎ¬Î»Î¿Ï ; born September 24, 1962) is an actress, director, producer and screenwriter of Greek origin. She is best known for acting and writing the romantic comedy film My great Greek wedding (2002), which earned her Oscar nominations for Best Original Screenplay and …
Read More »Redlands Unified pays $ 11 million to settle another sexual abuse lawsuit – press enterprise
The Redlands Unified School District has agreed to pay $ 11 million to settle a lawsuit filed by seven victims and alleged victims of a former teacher at Clement Middle School who is serving a 74-year prison sentence for sexual abuse. The settlement ends a litigation initially comprising four separate …
Read More »Pixar supports characters who deserve their own movie
Between a discontinued sequel and a passable streaming series, Disney has done its best to create the next chapter of “Monsters, Inc.” from 2001, Pixar’s first truly subversive work. On the other hand, the animation studio was more successful in going back with an excellent prequel, “Monsters University”. What these …
Read More »New American trailer for famous Taiwanese horror movie Detention from the 1960s
New American trailer for famous Taiwanese horror film Detention from the 1960s by Alex Billington September 23, 2021Source: Vimeo ” Have you forgotten ? Or are you just scared? “ Dekanalog Releasing has released an official trailer in the United States for an acclaimed Taiwanese horror film titled Detention, directed …
Read More »In ‘Nuclear Family’, a filmmaker is framed
“It’s a victory for all of us, not just for me,” he told a reporter at the time. “It just adds to the complement of people who love Ry and get involved with Ry.” But for Russo-Young, a dreamy kid who loved costumes and imaginative play, the costume didn’t look …
Read More »Fantastic Fest: Here it is! The Mad God, Phil Tippett: Stop Motion Legend’s Most Personal, Weirdest Movie – Screenshots
Stop motion animation turns gods into humans. Because what is divinity, if not to breathe life into the inanimate? Art has its pantheon. Willis O’Brien, the man who made King Kong roar; Karel Zeman, who merged stop motion and live action footage; the Czech nightmare Jan vankmajer; master of monsters …
Read More »The Story Behind The Far Side Live-Action Movie That Was Never
The photos certainly have the to feel of The dark side. Supersaturated reds, purples and browns. Pillow shaped humans with beehive hairstyles. Some tarnishing of household surfaces and clothing. But there is also something … disabled in the pair of low-resolution stills posted to social media a few months ago …
Read More »Eva Lanska’s award-winning film “Little French Fish” premiered on ShortsTV in Europe on Amazon Prime and other platforms on September 19th.
(September 22, 2021, JNS wire) London director Eva Lanska’s award-winning short Small french fish held its European premiere on the major shorts entertainment network ShortsTV on September 19, 2021. The film premiered on ShortsTV in North America on September 9, 2021 on DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse, Google Fiber, Frontier Communications and …
Read More »Movies Like Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind Romantic Drama Fans Should Watch
Barry Jenkins’ 2016 drama “Moonlight” is an exploration of the life of Chiron (played by Ashton Sanders, Alex R. Hibbert and Trevante Rhodes), a black man who grew up in Miami. Based on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s semi-autobiographical play, “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” the film follows Chiron’s life in …
Read More »Union Minister Anurag Thakur to kick off the 1st Himalayan Film Festival on September 24
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur will inaugurate the first Himalayan film festival on September 24, 2021. The five-day festival will be held in Leh, Ladakh, from September 24 to 28, 2021. The inauguration of the festival will see the presence of directors and actors from the hit …
Read More »Kansas City Underground Film Festival, Charlotte Street Foundation – KC STUDIO
MAGNIFICENT, Opening night – Director Ryan Njenga If there is anything that comes close to withdrawing from cinema, it would be the feeling of returning from a trip to a place that is both exotic and familiar. The Kansas City Underground Film Festival, which opened on September 16 and runs …
Read More »The 10 best Wes Anderson characters ranked
In addition to the fact that âRushmoreâ was Anderson’s groundbreaking film and gave Jason Schwartzman his career, Max Fischer feels like an important reflection on the director’s early work. Anderson’s debut film “Rushmore” and “Bottle Rocket” are full of ambitious dreamers, infamy-hungry people, and a cool, rebellious reputation. More than …
Read More »A television show born of the pandemic
Piolo Pascual in the role of Francis Coronel. Pictures © HBO Asia Seven years ago, only a few people living outside the Philippines would have heard of director Erik Matti or his crime thriller masterpiece On The Job, although it is a film that is likely to revive the kind …
Read More »Don’t miss these experimental works at the New York Film Festival
The New York Film Festival spear its Currents program two years ago to highlight avant-garde trends in cinema. While innovation is not uniformly felt in its selections this year, the lineup still includes a good number of formally adventurous films, especially among the short films. Impressionist by Daïchi Saïto terreterreterre, …
Read More »Chicago International Film Festival announces full lineup
“The French Dispatch” opens, “King Richard” closes the 57th edition of the oldest competitive festival in North America, October 13-24, 2021 Featuring tributes to Sir Kenneth Branagh and Rebecca Hall; world premieres of “Mayor Pete”, “Punch 9 For Harold Washington” and more; visionary adventure on the big screen “Dune” and …
Read More »Canneseries unveils the competition line-up of 10 buzzy international series | New
Comedy-drama by Israeli director Talya Lavie Sad city girls and the black comedy of Finnish director Teemu Nikki Mister 8 are part of the 10 new international series selected for the competition section of the French television festival Canneseries, from October 8 to 13. Now in its fourth edition, Canneseries …
Read More »The French boss of Memento talks about production, distribution and strategy
Although the pandemic has wiped out many independent distributors, some like Alexandre Mallet-Guy of Paris-based Memento Distribution have weathered the storm. This year, the company presented prestigious auteur films in the festival circuit; in Cannes with several films in competition, including “Paris, District 13th” by Jacques Audiard, “A hero” by …
Read More »Flexible PVC Films Market Size, Forecast and Top Companies – Marvel Group, ChangZhou HuiSu QinYe Plastic Group, KP Packaging Ltd, Win Plastic Extrusions, LLC, Grafix Plastics, Walton Plastics
Sample download request Need for customization Price and purchase options New Jersey, United States, – The Flexible PVC Films Market report contains the most basic information on the market. This comprehensive report offers insights into the market, models and drivers of business growth. It also includes Flexible PVC Films market …
Read More »How Chiurai reinvented the idea of a library
The herald Zimbabwe-born artist Kudzanai Chiurai is a phenomenon. He is one of the most demanding and inventive figures in contemporary African art. From large-scale photos of fictional African rulers, to experimental films and protest posters, to rich oil paintings and minimal sculptures, his work is held in the best …
Read More »The independent theater that persevered | Arts & Culture
On the left side of the main hall of the Broadway subway, an old movie projector sits next to a concession stand with taps for alcoholic beverages – and, during pre-COVID times, a kitchen where meals from quality are prepared for moviegoers. Down the hall and to the left is …
Read More »Antonia Quirke, of Radio 4, denounces the decision to abandon The Film Program: “Just insane to me!” | Celebrity News | Show biz & TV
Antonia Quirke, 50, has expressed her opinion on BBC Radio 4’s decision to cut The Film Program. The weekly movie show ran for 17 years. The British film critic presented The Film Program, after taking over from Francine Stock. Speaking in an interview with Radio Times this week, Antonia addressed …
Read More »Chicago International Film Festival Announces Full Line-Up for the 57th Edition | Chicago coil
The Chicago International Film Festival has announced the full lineup for its 57th edition, which will take place October 13-24, 2021. This year’s festival spans the city, with screenings at AMC River East 21, Music Box Theater, Gene Siskel Film Center, drive-in screenings at ChiTown Movies in Pilsen, and pop-up …
Read More »Brookhaven Lab and Euclid Techlabs to Develop Coated Cathodes for Electron-Ion Collider
Newswise – In January 2020, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) selected the Brookhaven National Laboratory as the site to build a multibillion dollar project Electron-ion collider (EIC). This new generation facility for nuclear physics research will consist of two intersecting accelerators: one producing an intense beam of electrons …
Read More »Column: Hot Topics Make Virtual San Diego Women’s Film Festival As Vital As Ever
They come from Boston, China, Kyrgyzstan and Los Angeles. They are protesters for the right to abortion in Ireland and road trips in California. One of them is a hologram. Whether they are actual journalists or imaginary visitors to a sci-fi future, all of these fierce women have a home …
Read More »Kudzanai Chiurai’s Library of Things We Forgot to Remember
The Library of Things We Forgot to Remember, is an archive of documents including vinyls, posters, paintings and more, taken from private African collections. (Anthea Pokroy / Courtesy of Kudzanai Chiurai) The Library is an interactive audiovisual archive of black resistance established by Zimbabwean artist Kudzanai Chiurai. In addition to …
Read More »What is the net worth of the ‘Ted Lasso’ star Juno temple?
One of the popular stars of the Apple TV + series Ted lasso is the Juno temple. The British actress continues to consolidate her star power in the world of theater and is nominated for the Primetime Emmys. Temple received a nod in the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy …
Read More »8 years of The Lunchbox: 5 international praise received by Irrfan Khan & Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer
Irrfan Khan and The Lunchbox star Nimrat Kaur turned out to be one of the most unique and nuanced love stories of the past decade. Irrfan played the role of a widower on the verge of retirement without many goals in life. One fine day, he receives a letter from …
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Istanbul is one of the great metropolises of the world and the economic, cultural and historical center of the country. Istanbul is a fascinating city with a large number of tourist attractions. Istanbul will impress even the most monument-weary visitors. Once you have visited the city, you will not have …
Read More »Who is Josh O’Connor dating? “The Crown” Star Keeps Love Life Very Private
Best known for his role as Prince Charles on Netflix The crownJosh O’Connor has attracted many romantic rumors over the years. But what is his current relationship status? Here is what we know. In 2019, O’Connor would have dated Margot Hauer-King, account manager for a marketing start-up. Hauer-King is the …
Read More »“Big Night” by Jun Robles Lana to premiere at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival in Europe
After Erik Matti’s film “On The Job: The Missing 8” created waves at the recent 78th Venice International Film Festival 2021 (in Italy) – whereby our very own John Arcilla pocketed the coveted Volpi Cup du best actor plum – yet another Filipino film is about to compete in yet …
Read More »The Arab Film Festival 2021 – Announcements
The Arab Film Festival 2021Hybrid festival returns to audiences in Minneapolis and virtually across the United StatesSeptember 29-October 3, 2021, 7 p.m. Mizna 2446 University Avenue West Saint-Paul, Minnesota 55114United States T +1 612 788 6920 [email protected] The 15th edition of the Mizna Twin Cities Arab Film Festival (TCAFF) returns …
Read More »“Belfast” Wins Audience Award at Toronto Film Festival
Kenneth Branagh’s black-and-white drama “Belfast” won the People’s Choice Award at the 2021 Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF reported on Saturday. The sweet drama, based on Branagh’s childhood in Northern Ireland, wowed Shasha Nakhai and Rich Williamson’s “Scarborough”, a tale of three low-income children who finished second, and Jane Campion’s …
Read More »“Scenes From a Marriage” Is Hagai Levi’s Most Personal HBO Series Yet
JTA – Of all the people to interview on Rosh Hashanah, Israeli writer and director Hagai Levi is particularly apt. A respected creator of Israeli and American television, he is known for his shows that feature two people talking in a room, much like we do ourselves, albeit on Zoom. …
Read More »San Diego Italian Film Festival to be held at historic La Paloma Theater in Encinitas
The San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) returns to the historic La Paloma Theater in Encinitas on September 30 with the cutting edge comedy âFigliâ (Kidz), directed by Giuseppe Bonito and starring Paola Cortellesi and Valerio Mastandrea. La Paloma Theater has been the headquarters of SDIFF in North County since …
Read More »Films: Why is filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor such a great player?
It took courage and an appetite for risk for Nagesh Kukunoor to carve out a place for herself. It wasn’t all smooth sailing, but two decades later Hyderabad Blues, the renegade filmmaker is making waves again with the second season of his web-series The city of Dreams. His experimental cinema …
Read More »PH Cinema makes history at the 78th Venice Film Festival
FDCP columnist and chief of staff David Fabros (second from left) with the winning team of ‘On the Job: The Missing 8’ – the only Asian film in the main competition of the 78th Venice International Film Festival – (from left ) Dondon Monteverde, director Erik Matti and producer Quark …
Read More »The best fall festivals and events in Philadelphia
Fall in Philadelphia is marked by cool weather, vibrant foliage, and a range of uniquely Philly events and celebrations. A few annual favorites like the Fringe Festival and the Puerto Rican Day Parade are joined by newcomers like Arts Montco Week and a revamped Halloween celebration at the Eastern State …
Read More »Georgia Latino Film Alliance and Festival (GALFA) Announces Appointment of Julie Ann Crommett as New Board Chair
Atlanta, GA, September 18, 2021 – (PR.com) – The Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA) today announced the appointment of Julie Ann Crommett, nationally recognized industry thought leader and champion of equity, opportunity and representation in the film and entertainment industry as the new chairman of the board. Crommett will work …
Read More »Amazon Prime will present the new production of Suriya on September 24
NEW DELHI: Amazon Prime Video, which recently partnered with Tamil star Suriya on a four-movie deal, will feature the first on the list, its production Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum September 24. The social satire stars Ramya Pandian, Vani Bhojan, Mithun Manickam and Vadivel Murugan, and was directed by Arisil Moorthy. …
Read More »‘Hellraiser’ producer praises ‘terrifying’ and ‘breathtaking’ reboot movie
A Hellraiser The reboot film is currently in production, and producer David S. Goyer recently hailed it as “terrifying” and “breathtaking”. Talking to Collider, Goyer said, “We’re literally filming it right now,” and confirmed that they plan to make it an R-rated feature. He dodged a question about the violence …
Read More »Behind the scenes of U.Va. The life and production of student filmmaker Varun Chharia – The Cavalier Daily
Many people have a calling – whether it’s baking, calligraphy, or four years of medical school, a tangible passion can define a person’s experience for much of their life. For Varun Chharia, this vocation was cinema. As a fourth-year Continuing and Professional Studies student at the University, Chharia ignited his …
Read More »Show time! Forest City Film Festival to welcome live audiences again
Breadcrumb Links Local News Local arts Author of the article: Jennifer bieman Dorothy Downs, executive director of the Forest City Film Festival, said the celebration of the film which kicks off on October 19 will include in-person events and high profile guests. âI call it the salvage festival,â she said. …
Read More »Quad Cities Community Foundation awards $ 566,000 in new grants
On Friday, the Quad Cities Community Foundation announced a total of $ 566,000 in new grants under its Coordinated Areas of Interest grant program. Made possible by Community Foundation donors, this year’s program pools resources from 11 funds from different focus areas as well as the Quad Cities Community Impact …
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Rozálie BrožkováProducerVernesCzech RepublicPitching: Seniors What’s the biggest problem facing the animation industry?In the animation industry in the Czech Republic we have had a lot of success and investment in short films, but we do not have funding for feature films or series. This is on top of the fact that …
Read More »10 most underrated jokes in the Austin Powers movies
The Austin Powers movies are treated like comedy classics and rightly so. The films contain an incredible mix of different types of humor. Whether it’s burlesque, puns, parodies or witty dialogue, the film makes full use of all comedic devices. Many of the movie’s jokes are iconic and can be …
Read More »Things to do around DC, September 16-19
Illustration by Melissa Santoyo. Hey everybody! We have a National Dance Day celebration, a crab feast, and tons of festivals. Are you all excited for National Dance Day ?! Here’s what you should check out this weekend: Movin ‘and groove: The Kennedy Center is partnering with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton …
Read More »Nicolas Cage says he will never see his next film where he plays himself: too “stoned”
Nicolas cage JC Olivera / Getty Nicolas Cage will not see his last film on the big screen. The actor plays a creative version of himself in the upcoming The unbearable weight of massive talents, and a new interview takes a look at how the star got into character. âThat’s …
Read More »The CSUSM School of the Arts returns with in-person and online events
An overview of the fall 2021 events of the School of the Arts of the CSUSM As CSUSM begins to shift to traditional online learning, School of Arts departments such as Theater Arts are slowly shifting to in-person performances and events. In-person performances provide more opportunities for actors to gauge …
Read More »JU prof’s “Deep 6” Comes to Busan Film Festival | Calcutta News
Calcutta: A Bengali film set in 2011, as the state was undergoing political change, was shortlisted in the non-competitive âA Window on Asian Cinemaâ section of the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). ‘Deep 6’ by Madhuja Mukherjee, as well as ‘Shankar’s Fairies’ by Irfana Majumdar and ‘The Road to …
Read More »California’s $ 330 Million Incentives Not Enough, Independent Producers Say | Characteristics
Weeks after the governor of California made available an additional $ 330 million in tax incentives for at least the next two years, independent producers are still unimpressed with a system they say does not go far enough. to support the community. The government’s strengthening of the 3.0 $ 1.55 …
Read More »The Old Globe will present HENRY IV, Part I with 2 MFA students
The old globe will present Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part I featuring students from The old globe and the University of San Diego’s Shiley Graduate Theater Program. Program Director and Distinguished USD Professor Craig Noel Jesse perez is running a cast of 12. The Limited Engagement will play eight performances only …
Read More »Evangelion: each pilot of Eva, classified by skill
The Neon Genesis Evangelion The franchise is one of the best known and most influential mecha anime of the genre. He is recognizable for his unique designs for Eva and Angels units, as well as for his deep exploration of philosophical themes. Many also flock to its likable characters and …
Read More »Spanish film queen Penelope Cruz wins best actress award in Venice
Published on: 09/11/2021 – 20:22Amended: 09/11/2021 – 20:20 Venice (AFP) Penelope Cruz won the award for best actress at the Venice Film Festival, the latest success of the conquering queen of Spanish cinema. Cruz won the award for his lead role in “Parallel Mothers”, his latest collaboration with legendary Spanish …
Read More »Global trade moves to the digital economy
IF anything positive came out of the pandemic, it could be the accelerated transition to the digital economy. As mentioned earlier in this space, the health crisis has highlighted the weaknesses of our telecommunications infrastructure and underscored the urgency of developing quality Internet connectivity. But with quarantines still limiting travel, …
Read More »Watch the first official teaser for “Don’t Look Up”
In the first seconds of the Do not seek first official trailer, Leonardo DiCaprio portrays all of our internal states as the world crumbles around us. Dr. Randall Mindy (DiCaprio) hyperventilated in the bathroom, turning to the mirror to remember, “You are here now.” As his panic attack unfolds, we …
Read More »Netflix Premieres Awards Hopeful Power of the Dog, The Lost Daughter
Streaming platforms are gearing up for yet another attempt to win the affection of the Academy. While one streamer has yet to win the grand prize for Best Picture, Netflix has put together a solid list this year, at least judging by the reception at the Telluride Film Festival. Saturday …
Read More »Movies to watch if you love birds of prey
When a mission to establish an outpost on Earth goes haywire, an alien known as B-127 collapses from his wounds and transforms into a yellow Volkswagen Beetle. Years later, a young teenage girl named Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld) discovers the Beetle in a junkyard near a small Californian seaside town. In …
Read More »Song Joong Ki in the midst of talks to host the “26th Busan International Film Festival” to be held THIS date
Good news for Song Joong Ki fans! On September 8, Sports Seoul announced that Song Joong Ki had been approached to host the opening ceremony of the 26th Busan International Film Festival which will take place from October 6 to 15. Song Joong Ki’s management confirmed that the talented actor …
Read More »Documentary films employ more women than narrative films: SDSU
SAN DIEGO, CA – Documentary films continued to employ higher percentages of women in behind-the-scenes roles than independent narrative feature films in 2020-2021, according to a report released Tuesday by the director of the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University. According …
Read More »Candyman and the questionable calculation of horror with racism
Foree, who was actually in the same civil rights activist and theater group in Harlem as Jones, says he brought his outrage at racial inequality to his performance as Peter, who takes on the zombie hordes with a calm authority. âEvery African American in those years was angry,â he told …
Read More »8 books, films and works of art that capture independent Uzbekistan – the Calvert Journal
Independent Uzbekistan turns 30 today. Along with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan was the first Central Asian republic to separate from the Soviet Union on August 31, 1991, just after a failed coup against Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on the streets of Moscow. The rich culture of Uzbekistan is deeply linked to the …
Read More »Telluride 2021 documentaries: NatGeo unveils four new films
Plus, check out the exclusive poster and trailer for “Devenir Cousteau” by Liz Garbus, as well as the trailer for “Fauci”. Documentaries are in the spotlight at this year’s Telluride Film Festival, far more than usual, with 18 new releases in the main program (not classics) and a total of …
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