by Miguel Cima | Jan 31, 2017 | Reviews, Theatrical Reviews
For generations, audiences and filmmakers have been trained to ask but one question of a movie: “What happens next?” It’s the culture of demanding a narrative-driven piece, whose every move is expected to surge the story forward. This unfortunate insistence, more...
by Miguel Cima | Jan 30, 2017 | Reviews, Theatrical Reviews
If you’re one to enjoy a good Rom-Com, but get sick of the almost invariable dumbed-down nature of such works, Beat Beat Heart is just your ticket. The very talented German director Luise Brinkman delivers a delightful, lighthearted film about love and longing that is...
by John Wildman | May 24, 2016 | Film Festival News, Reviews
Yesterday, last night, and now this morning I’ve been working on completing the press release announcing the full schedule for this year’s Oak Cliff Film Festival in Dallas (coming to lucky filmgoers there in June). I have to get this out into the world later today....
by John Wildman | May 16, 2016 | Film Festival News, Reviews
I think I’m starting to hit a rhythm of sitting up each morning from the AirBnb sofa I’m sleeping on to finish writing the report I barely started a just a few hours ago the night (but technically actually this morning) before I passed out, and then heading out for...
by John Wildman | May 15, 2016 | Film Festival News, Reviews
Before I launch into this second report from Cannes, I feel I should apologize for the rushed nature of the first one that led to it being formatted sloppily, as well as including some typos, and a lack of overall quality control. As with everyone covering this or any...
by John Wildman | Jan 27, 2016 | Film Festival News, Reviews
Here is a random Sundance conversation from today: Woman #1: Our little boy said another little boy was “hot,” so we’re on “Gay Watch.” Man: That should make his dad happy since he hates sports. Woman #2: What about girls? Woman #1:...
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