The Vulnerability of ‘Monsters’ in “Unforgivable”
Last April, the Human Rights Watch stated that the conditions in which El Salvador inmates live are inhumane. El Salvador’s…
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Ashland Film Festival: 20th Year in Independent Film
Ashland Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary by opting for a fun two part festival in April and June. Later this week, they’ll have a quick peek at what is expected for the festival.
The Asian-American Adolescence That Grows Within Chung’s Minari Tree
“It grows everywhere like weeds… rich or poor, anyone can enjoy it. Minari is wonderful,” says Soonja (Youn Yuh- Jung) to her grandson David (Alan Kim). They chant “Minari Minari, wonderful wonderful,” evoking a heartfelt sense of nostalgia that can resonate with anyone who has a specific comfort food tied to their family’s lineage.
Academy Nominates Record Number of Independent Films
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Oscar nominations on Monday. Independent films received recognition in several categories. …
The Female Gaze: To Think, Not To Dream
Revisiting and redefining our Women in Film Portraits series, Anna Brosnihan analyzes Celine Sciamma’s 2019 hit film, Portrait of a Lady on Fire, in celebration of International Women’s Month.
India’s Streaming Services Under New Regulations
Prakash Javadekar, India’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting, announced a series of digital media laws targeted at social media and…
One Year Later, “Blow The Man Down” Deserves Another Chance
Blow The Man Down, an Amazon original film written and directed by Bridget Savage Cole and Danielle Krudy, was released…
Ma Belle, My Beauty
An Ode to a Nuanced Existence The Sundance “Next” selection is always something to look forward to. As the name…
Announcing the 2021 Berlin Film Festival Winners
The 71st Berlinale Film Festival just announced its 2021 winners. The event, which has been around since the Cold War,…