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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‘Kika’ Interview with Alexe Poukine
Another standout discovery in the 2025 Festival de Cannes lineup, in the Semaine de la Critique sidebar, was “Kika,” the…
French director Martin Jauvat talks his film ‘Baise-en-ville’ at Cannes
A refreshing gem in this year’s Festival de Cannes lineup in the Semaine de la Critique sidebar was “Baise-en-ville,” a…
Léonor Serraille Interview – Berlinale 2025
Léonor Serraille is one of the most authentic voices in French contemporary cinema. Her storytelling is intimate, character-driven, deeply observational,…
The Indirect Sex: The Sociocultural Significance of Eye Contact in Lesbian Cinema
Modern queer media is known for its commitment to the use of implicit methods to portray affection within sapphic and…
Bogdan Mureșanu Interview: ‘The New Year That Never Came’ (Romania) – Les Arcs Film Festival 2024
Perched at almost 2000m altitude in a beautiful ski resort in the French Alps, Les Arcs Film Festival has become a significant…
Coolidge Corner Theater Honors the “Pope of Trash” Filmmaker John Waters.
“Pope of Trash” filmmaker and queer revolutionary John Waters is the latest recipient of the Coolidge Award from Brookline’s historic…
The Austin Film Festival 2024: A Celebration of Storytelling in the Heart of Texas
As Austin, Texas settled nicely into autumn weather, the city hosted one of the most anticipated events for filmmakers, screenwriters,…
Imperfections in Everyday Liaisons Through Rohmer’s “Six Moral Tales”
In the revolutionary time of Nouvelle Vague, fathered by the pioneers of Cahiers du Cinéma, the name Éric Rohmer is…