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“UnBroken” : One of the Many Untold Stories of the Holocaust / DOC NYC Film Review

“UnBroken” tells the story of how one family was able to stay together during one of the largest systematic genocides in human history. This documentary tells the unbelievable story of the Weber siblings. After their mother died in Auschwitz, they were hidden away by the help of a gracious farmer and his wife. They remained hidden…

‘Sly’ is a Thorough and Eye-Opening Look of Sylvester Stallone-AFI Fest Film Review

Most actors are lucky to achieve one distinguished role over the course of their career or to have a steady stream of work. It’s rare to headline more than one franchise at a time and then start a new one decades later. But there’s not much that’s typical about Sylvester Stallone, who was determined early…

Occupied City | Official Trailer HD | A24 : Directed by Steve McQueen

A24 has dropped a new trailer for the Academy Award-winner Steve McQueen’s (“12 YEARS A SLAVE” ) latest film, “OCCUPIED CITY.”  From 1940 – 1945, Nazis occupied the magnificent city of Amsterdam, which suffered mass deportations, collaborators, a general strike uprising, and a crippling blockade that resulted in the “Hunger Winter” famine of 1944 –…

Film Review – ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’ is an Enthralling Conversation Piece Between John le Carré and Errol Morris

It’s often said that people write what they know. Even in a work of fiction, characters and storylines will be inspired by actual figures and events in an author’s life. There are those who deny any connection with reality and others who embrace what readers suspect, allowing it to add to the depth of their…

Toronto International Film Festival Review – ‘In the Rearview’ is a Poignant Time Capsule of a People in Involuntary Transit

One of the great functions of increasingly effective technology is its ability to capture and document what is happening in the world. It becomes more difficult to dismiss an account of an event when there is video evidence, and even if there are those who argue that it can be staged or manipulated, seeing things…

Emmy Nominee: Exclusive Video Interview with Composer John Powell on ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Composer John Powell earns his first Emmy nomination for his work on Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival (here’s our review) before debuting on Apple TV+. It’s also Powell’s first official foray into a genre he hadn’t…

Emmy Nomination : Exclusive Video Interview with Director Davina Pardo on ‘Judy Blume Forever’

Check out more of our video interviews on our YouTube channel. Judy Blume Forever is a triumphant celebration of the renowned children’s author who, at age eighty-five, continues to be a force for spotlighting important subjects and not caving in to those who wish to censor her. The film, which made its debut at the…

‘WHAM!’ Documents the Meteoric Rise of One of Pop Music’s Most Iconic Groups

Directed by Chris Smith, “WHAM!” documents the meteoric rise of one of pop music’s most iconic groups: the duo of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley, who topped the charts in the 1980s with their buoyant performances. During the Thatcher years, WHAM! helped galvanize a whole generation into contemplating its fate via such unforgettable songs as…

Tribeca Festival Review – ‘Against All Enemies’ Examines the Intersection of Veterans and Extremism in Today’s Political Climate

The storming of the United States Capitol on January 6th, 2021 by a large group that believed itself to be disenfranchised was a startling event, one that has been documented extensively thanks in part to the eager efforts of those there that day to capture what they were doing. Its impact reverberates politically and culturally…

Colin Hanks, Ryan Reynolds Plan New Documentary About Late Comedian John Candy

Documentarians Colin Hanks and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly in talks with Amazon Prime to screen their upcoming film about the late Canadian-born comic actor John Candy. The film, yet untitled, is being produced by Reynolds together with George Dewey’s production company, Maximum Effort. It has the blessing of Candy’s widow and children, and will include…

Fans Beam Up Shatner in Crowdfunding Campaign for ‘You Can Call Me Bill’

Fans of William Shatner have responded generously to a crowdfunding appeal for a new documentary about his life, You Can Call Me Bill, to be directed by Alexandre O. Philippe. In less than a week, nearly 1,400 investors contributed almost 0,000 to the project, exceeding the funding goal. online pharmacy bactroban over the counter with best…