Milestone birthdays can do interesting things to people, forcing them to confront the years they’ve lived and to look ahead to what they may feel isn’t all that much time left as they thought. Blowout celebrations are common, as is the idea of reliving glory days, often prompting reunions with old friends who represent nostalgic…
Opening one’s home to a stranger can be seen as an act of generosity, but it also presents a calculated risk. Someone may come claiming the best intentions and have ulterior motives which put everyone who is already within the home in danger. There are those who are inherently more trustworthy because they know that…
©Courtesy of Before The Door Pictures As we grow older and our lives become more complex, we inevitably learn that preserving childhood friendships requires more than just moments of laughter. Responsibilities and circumstances lead us down different paths, and when we reflect on how far apart those paths have diverged, we ponder how it happened….
Every fighter wants to go out on top, and if that’s not the case, they’ll likely either spend the rest of their lives trying to achieve the glory that eluded them or leave it all behind to move on to something else. The former scenario certainly makes for better drama, and that’s part of the…
@Sundance Institute The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 16 jurors granting awards for artistic and cinematic excellence at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, along with the five jury members who present the Alfred P. Sloan Feature Film Prize. The 2024 Festival will take place January 18–28, 2024, in person in Park City and Salt…
THE BIGGEST GENRE FILM FESTIVAL IN THE US, BEYOND FEST, RETURNS FOR ITS 11TH OUTING WITH A 55-FEATURE SLATE SPANNING 15 DAYS OF CINEMATIC EXCESS. Beyond Fest announces its 11th edition including the World Premiere of IT’S A WONDERFUL KNIFE, special screenings of THE ABYSS Special Edition with James Cameron in attendance, DREAM SCENARIO, ALL OF…
Italian writer Leonardo Sciascia in his novel The Day of the Owl (Il giorno della civetta) wrote “You must go to Sicily to see how incredible Italy is.” The book — adapted for the screen by Damiano Damiani in 1968 — is about a series of murders committed by the Mafia and the struggle of…
Our society has evolved to a point of aiming for inclusion, seeking to serve underrepresented audiences and tell their stories in a way that the world can see. Yet such efforts, while typically well-intentioned, don’t always achieve what they mean to be, and often end up undercutting the very populations they aim to showcase in…
Training for the Olympics is no small feat, and even the most committed and talented athletes face stiff competition and daunting odds to be selected. Anyone who makes it to the games deserves commendation, particularly those who have had to endure unimaginable circumstances that made the idea of that endgame seem all but impossible. One…
45th Asian American International Film Festival Announces “FREE CHOL SOO LEE” as Opening Film and “YUNI” for Centerpiece Presentation Exclusive In-Person Screening and Reception with Safety Protocols, Early Bird Gold and Cine Pass on Sale on July 11 July 7, 2022, NEW YORK – The 45th Asian American International Film Festival (AAIFF45) will take place…
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