Italy Ends Film Censorship
In a symbolic move on April 5th, Italy’s Minister of Culture, Dario Franceschini abolished the cinematic censorship laws that have…
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New Directors/New Films, April 28 – May 8
Senior Film Critic Kurt Brokaw picks three new films and one short that reflects a half century of the New Directors/New Films festival from MOMA and Films at Lincoln Center.
“Shiva Baby” star Rachel Sennott & Writer/Director Emma Seligman Talk to the “Independent”
The Independent’s staff writer, Kim Costigan, spoke with writer/director Emma Seligman and lead actress Rachel Sennott about their indie comedy…
Lesley University Film Festival (LUIFF)
Lesley University is hosting its annual film festival (LUIFF) virtually this year, beginning Saturday, April 24 through Monday, April 26….
Will Smith, Antoine Fuqua Pull Apple TV Production Out of Georgia
Will Smith and director Antoine Fuqua announced Monday that their production scheduled to start shooting in Georgia this summer will…
Still I Rise: Fellowship for Female Filmmakers
Documentary film distribution platform “Still I Rise” with an aim of uplifting and amplifying female voices in film, is opening…
Beat the Algorithm: Top Five Hidden Gems on Netflix
Sifting through the glut of content available on streaming services can sometimes feel like more work than it’s worth. Algorithms…
The Gravitational Pull of Questioning: “In France Michelle is a Man’s Name”
At the 2020 Outfest Film Festival, In France Michelle is a Man’s Name premiered and took home the Grand Jury…
Let the Armor Fall Away: “Lupe”
Lupe is the directorial debut of Andrè Phillips and Charles Vuolo. Lupe tells the story of the film’s namesake, a…