The owner of Kung Fu Video & DVD recommends five films everyone should see for a guaranteed high
East of the Boston Common, atop a Downtown Crossing jewelry store stands James Bennett. To find him, you must walk…
Interviews
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Grady & The Hootin’ Bandits frontman Grady Berhorst talks the band’s first EP
Grady & The Hootin’ Bandits are a young and resourceful Colorado-based independent band hailing from small town Evergreen. Last fall brought the release of their debut self-titled EP, a blend of folk and jazz that culminates in five tracks of indie-alternative excellence — the entirety of which can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. The third song on the EP, “Hootin’ Thing,” is a particular stand out, joining piano, horns and a grainy production style with fun upbeat vocals that will leave you desperate for more.
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Playwright and Director Ashley Monet Long Discusses Explosive Debut, ‘Jamie Has A Bomb’
Written and directed by Ashley Monet Long and produced by Emerson’s own Mercutio Troupe, “Jamie Has A Bomb” centers the eclectic and mechanically-apt teenager Jamie (Maya Smith), who builds a bomb with the intent to self-detonate, and her pet goldfish Judas (Darrell Mondaine), who becomes determined to prevent her untimely suicide.
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DOK Leipzig standout: Vincent Graf in conversation about “Nonna”
Attending DOK Leipzig for the first time this year felt like stepping into a vibrant constellation of urgent stories, bold artistic voices, and unexpected emotional turns. During the three last days of the festival, I encountered very diverse films that were each a revelation. My festival journey began with Vincent Graf’s “Nonna,” shown in a packed arthouse cinema in the heart of Leipzig, and I truly couldn’t have imagined a warmer introduction to DOK Leipzig. The film is an affectionate, spirited portrait of the filmmaker’s larger-than-life grandmother, whose vibrant, sharp-witted presence illuminates every frame.
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Mark Brooks talks ‘Lil Pimp,’ ‘Metalocalypse’ and Future of Indie Animation
Brooks reflects on his past work and what he hopes the new subscription box service Churp.TV can provide for indie creators
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‘The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo’ Review, Star Matías Catalán Talks Cannes, Character Complexities and a Mysterious Gaze Called Love
As we make our hesitant return to the routines of fall semester, I often find myself reminiscing on the summer….
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Off-Courts Trouville: Celebrating Short Films and Emerging Filmmakers
Just two hours by train from Paris, the twin seaside towns of Deauville and Trouville come alive every early September…
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A Deep Dive into Annecy’s 2025 Short Film Showcase Through the Lens of a Highly-Awarded Argentinian Creative Trio
This year, I attended the Annecy International Animation Film Festival for the first time, and it felt like the entire…
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Interview: ‘My Mom Jayne’ Editor JD Marlow Talks Collaboration with Director Mariska Hargitay, Creative Challenges, and the Film’s Universal Message
After premiering at Cannes Film Festival to exceptional critic reviews last month, Jayne Mansfield biographical documentary “My Mom Jayne” released…
