Independent Theaters Stay Afloat in the Wake of SAG/WGA Strikes
The summer of 2023 was an eventful period for Hollywood. The “Barbenheimer” craze lifted the film industry out of the…
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Emerson College student-led senior showcase uplifts budding filmmakers
Though Emerson College is largely known for its renowned film program and esteemed filmmakers, some feel there are too few…
Scorsese at 81: The Director’s Independent Spirit Continues to Shine
2023 is shaping up to be quite a big year for Martin Scorsese. This past October saw the 50th anniversary…
Independent Film’s Weekend At The Movies
Many argue that cinema’s biggest event in 2023 was Barbenheimer— the joint theatrical release of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” in July….
Actors and Studios Reach an Agreement, Ending Strike
On July 14, the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) officially went on strike, joining the…
Grrl Haus Festival Celebrates Feminist and Gender-inclusive Filmmaking, Featuring Three Emerson Creators
Experimentation intersects with gender inclusivity at Grrl Haus Cinema, a film program that screened their latest festival at The Brattle…
Despite WGA Deal, Negotiations between Actors and Studios Cease
With the ink still fresh on the WGA deal as of October 9, many expected (or hoped) that the ongoing…
The 48 Hour Film Project in Boston begins Friday
The 48 Hour Film Project (48HFP) announced that it will kick off in Boston this Friday at 7:00 p.m. In…
Wicked Queer Film Fest Offers a Virtual Encore
The 39th annual Wicked Queer film festival kicked off Friday, March 31, and ran until Sunday, April 9th. The festival…