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Film: HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG (directed by Daniel Geller & Dayna Goldfine)
The US theatrical premiere of Dayna Goldfine and Daniel Geller’s HALLELUJAH: LEONARD COHEN, A JOURNEY, A SONG opens at Film Forum, NYC, this Friday, July 1. Poet/singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen (1934-2016) spent over 7 years writing “Hallelujah,” initially an obscure track on an early 80s album rejected by his record label. “Look, Leonard, we know you’re…
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Film Festival Review: FRAMELINE46: THE COAST IS QUEER (Castro Theatre et al. in San Francisco)
After being “virtual” online for the past two years, The Frameline Film Festival is finally back in theaters here in San Francisco. The Castro Theater was glad to welcome both the festival and people into the 100-year-old historical landmark. The Roxie and Kabuki Theaters as well as SFMOMA were also used as venues for the…
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Film Screening: THE COWBOYS (50th Anniversary at John Wayne: An American Experience in Fort Worth, TX)
When The Cowboys premiered in 1972, it was one of the biggest hits of the year. It is best remembered for launching the careers of several young actors, as well as being one of only a small handful of movies in which John Wayne’s character dies. The 50th anniversary celebration of The Cowboys will feature three days of events, including…
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Film Recommendation: OLGA (Directed by Elie Grappe)
Ukrainian Gymnast Drama OLGA Opens NYC (June 24) & LA (July 8) KINO LORBER PRESENTS “OLGA” Powerful Portrait of A Teenage Ukrainian Gymnast In Exile from Writer/Director Elie Grappe Starring Anastasiia Budiashkina Winner: SACD Prize, Cannes Semaine de la Critique 2021 Opens in New York on June 24 Opens in Los Angeles on July 8…
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Film Recommendation: Uí”RA: THE RISING FOREST (directed by Juliana Curi)
WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 2022 FRAMELINE FILM FESTIVAL Wednesday, June 22nd @ 8:30pm The New Parkway Theater Frameline Tickets “Magical and rhythmic, this film moves beyond genre and engages viewers on an emotional plane. It’s church, ancestry, and beautifully sacred.” ’” BRIC TV “The most intersectional film of the year.” ’” Beadie Findie, Founding Director at…
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Recommended Film: COCOON (directed by Leonie Krippendorf)
IN THE SUMMER STREETS OF BERLIN, A YOUNG GIRL DISCOVERS FIRST LOVE IN LEONIE KRIPPENDORF’S TENDER, LGBTQ COMING-OF-AGE DRAMA PREMIERING VIA VIRTUAL CINEMA, VOD & DIGITAL ON JUNE 17, 2022 “Leonie Krippendorf’s queer teen romance is a sun-kissed story of growth and metamorphosis.” Ariel Klinghoffer, Little White Lies “An authentic, queer coming-of-age story takes place in…
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Film: THE LOST GIRLS (directed by Livia De Paolis)
THE LOST GIRLS Inspired by the classic tale of Peter Pan, The Lost Girls chronicles four generations of Darling women as they struggle in the aftermath of their adventures with Peter Pan (Louis Partridge) in Neverland. Like her grandmother (Vanessa Redgrave) and her mother Jane (Joely Richardson) before her, Wendy (Emily Carey and Livia De Paolis) must…
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Film: NO LONGER SUITABLE FOR USE (Tribeca Film Festival)
Sam Rockwell and Mark Berger’s Play Hooky Productions presents writer and director Julian Joslin’s riveting new live action short, No Longer Suitable for Use. with a World Premiere next month at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival. Joslin’s screenplay draws from his firsthand experiences working on terrorism cases in NYC Samir (Ramy’s Laith Nakli), a Syrian-Egyptian immigrant, has…
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TOP 5 PROS AND CONS OF WATCHING MOVIES
Technological advancement and swift growth have raised the trend of watching movies. In the early days, there were national channels only. They used to show movies on the weekends, for people who loved watching at home. However, the world is changing, and so is the movie industry. Now with millions of streaming websites, viewers can…
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10 BEST ALL-TIME MOVIES TO WATCH
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope If you haven’t heard of Star Wars yet then perhaps you have been living under a rock. Episode IV – A New Hope has gained its spot in the top 10 movies of all time at number 9. It is thought that this movie in particular was…
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3 FILMS FOR A COZY WEEKEND
If you are tired from the routine and office load, spending a weekend at home might be a good idea. And we have collected the three films that will help you not be bored. On the contrary, you will enjoy the time spent without going anywhere. Undeniably, reloading at home is a useful habit. Not…
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ROMANTIC MOVIES WHERE CARS PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE
During spring and summer, romance is in the air, when you can get rid of warm clothes during the day and go on unforgettable adventures in the fresh air, and in the evening, there is nothing better than watching a light romantic movie. We love these films for their romantic magic, as well as for…
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Film Screening: SLEEPING BEAUTY (El Capitan and The Academy Museum in Hollywood)
EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL ON THE BIG SCREEN Disney animators Andreas Deja and Floyd Norman will participate in a live Q&A at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood before their Sleeping Beauty screening on April 15, 2022 at 7pm; Ted Thomas, the son of legendary Disney animator Frank Thomas will moderate the session. The film’s original prop…
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Film Screenings: KINUYO TANAKA; PEDRO ALMODÒVAR; HAYAO MIYAZAKI & MORE (Spring, 2022, The Academy Museum)
WHAT A LINE-UP! In addition to The Academy Museum’s ongoing series ’” Available Space, Branch Selects, Family Matinees, and Oscar ® Sundays ’” you will find some awesome screenings this spring, including a series on French filmmaker Chris Marker; films by directors Pedro Almodóvar and Spike Lee; six films by Kinuyo Tanaka; and encore presentations of movies by Hayao Miyazaki. Films are shown in 35mm,…
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Film: A KETTLE OF HAWKS: 12 Films from Howard Hawks (American Cinematheque in L.A.)
ABOUT THE SERIES: Born to a wealthy Midwestern family, Howard Hawks arrived in Southern California around the same time that the movie industry did. With a relentless initiative and restless spirit, Hawks ensured his Hollywood career by quickly becoming a jack of all trades, taking on roles as screenwriter, producer and director by the end…
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Film: SEE YOU THEN (directed by Mari Walker; Breaking Glass)
BREAKING GLASS RELEASES SXSW QUEER BREAKOUT SEE YOU THEN THIS APRIL This April, Breaking Glass Pictures releases the captivating, entertaining and heartbreaking SXSW breakout Queer drama See You Then. Tackling complex issues of gender identity, gender expression and transgender acceptance, the film follows Kris, who, a decade after abruptly breaking up with Naomi, invites her…
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MOVIES WITH DIFFERENT ENDINGS IN DIFFERENT REGIONS
Filmmakers have the authority to steer everyone included in the filmmaking. They articulate the message to be delivered to the world through movies, music, etc. But even with all the efforts, sometimes they have a hectic time figuring out how their stuff will end. And they end up having a different ending to different audiences….
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HOBBIES IF YOU ARE A CINEPHILE IN NEED OF A BREAK FROM FILMS
Nothing is quite as moving as a movie, is it? The combination of writing, acting, directing, sound, lighting all of it comes together and helps to create something truly magical. It’s no surprise that so many people find themselves totally obsessed with films after they have experienced the magic of cinema to its fullest potential….
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HOW AMERICAN CINEMA AND THEATER ARE CAMPAIGING FOR DISBILITY INCLUSION
One in four adults in the US lives with a disability; yet, they are underrepresented in the performing arts, according to a Harvard Political Review article. Studies have shown that entertainment has the power to shape people’s perceptions of others. With this in mind, US cinema and theater have been making efforts to improve disability…
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Film: AND THE AWARD GOES TO… (The Academy Museum Podcast from The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures)
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is releasing The Academy Museum Podcast ’• a new multi-season audio series that examines the myriad stories of our cinematic history inspired by the museum’s galleries. Jacqueline Stewart, Chief Artistic and Programming Officer, will host the series. The inaugural season of this podcast, And the Oscar Goes To:, premieres on Friday,…
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