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fromMission Local
3 days ago

Sing along to 'Fruit Fly,' homegrown S.F. musical at the Roxie next week

Mendoza decided to create a sing-along edition of "Fruit Fly" after hearing positive feedback from film festivals about the need for joy amid bleakness.
Film
fromWest Side Rag
4 days ago

UWS Weekend: Great Things to Do In (and Around) the Neighborhood

This 90-minute theatrical show, a revival of Lee Breuer's and Bob Telson's adaptation of the myth of Oedipus, has been lavished with praise.
NYC food
fromTime Out London
5 days ago

Brutalist cinema is coming back to London this summer - and the line-up rocks

The City of London landmark's Sculpture Court is hosting another season of outdoor cinema in August, featuring an array of movies by renowned filmmakers.
London music
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

Cherien Dabis Hopes Her New Film 'All That's Left of You' Makes the 'Palestine Origin Story' Mainstream Onscreen

At a time when Palestinian stories are being censored, suppressed, shadow-banned, ignored, erased, I'm so grateful to the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival for highlighting and championing this film.
Film
#cultural-events
fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

Introduction to the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

fromRoger Ebert
2 weeks ago
Film

Introduction to the 59th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

#tribeca-film-festival
fromVariety
1 month ago
Media industry

Why Pageant Docuseries 'Mrs. America' is Being Shopped as a Work in Progress at Tribeca: 'We're in a New World Order'

fromVariety
1 month ago
Media industry

Why Pageant Docuseries 'Mrs. America' is Being Shopped as a Work in Progress at Tribeca: 'We're in a New World Order'

fromRoger Ebert
3 weeks ago

A Dispatch From the Bentonville Film Festival | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"It was their idea to have a film festival that was based on broadening our representation, not only in front of the camera but also behind the camera," said Davis.
Film
#lgbtq
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Ireland's first trans film festival: 'We're always seeing movies about how sad trans lives are. But ours are comedy, sci-fi and mockumentaries'

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
SF LGBT

Ireland's first trans film festival: 'We're always seeing movies about how sad trans lives are. But ours are comedy, sci-fi and mockumentaries'

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

This San Francisco film was found in the trash. Now it's selling out screenings.

"It shows how precarious these kinds of films are, that they're just seen as trash, or they're thrown out - literally," Purchell said.
Mission District
#independent-film
fromIndieWire
2 months ago
Independent films

Festival Programmers Pick Their 19 Favorite New Films Still in Need of Distribution

fromIndieWire
5 months ago
Film

The Indie Film Business Needs to Change - and Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford Has Plenty of Ideas How It Can

fromIndieWire
2 months ago
Independent films

Festival Programmers Pick Their 19 Favorite New Films Still in Need of Distribution

fromIndieWire
5 months ago
Film

The Indie Film Business Needs to Change - and Filmmaker Shatara Michelle Ford Has Plenty of Ideas How It Can

Independent films
fromThe Hollywood Reporter
1 month ago

Animated Werewolf Movie 'Dog of God' Debuts Wild Trailer With Hitler Look-Alike Getting Tortured (Exclusive)

The animated film 'Dog of God' premieres at Tribeca, featuring unique rotoscope animation and a story blending witchcraft and werewolf mythology.
fromNo Film School
1 month ago

What Are Some Alternative Jobs For Unemployed Screenwriters?

Working copies of up to six selected films are presented to producers, buyers, distributors and film festival programmers.
Independent films
#censorship
Women in technology
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Women Develop New Models of Heroism in Festival Docs | Features | Roger Ebert

Women-directed documentaries illustrate real-life heroism through personal and political acts against censorship.
Women in technology
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

Women Develop New Models of Heroism in Festival Docs | Features | Roger Ebert

Women-directed documentaries illustrate real-life heroism through personal and political acts against censorship.
Independent films
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Dissident Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi returns to Cannes DW 05/23/2025

Jafar Panahi challenges artistic restrictions in Iran while presenting his films despite governmental opposition and a long-standing filmmaking ban.
Independent films
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

'Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back' celebrates milestone at TCM Classic Film Festival

"The Empire Strikes Back" celebrates its 45th anniversary, highlighting its enduring impact and cultural significance.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Zambian Sensibility of "On Becoming a Guinea Fowl"

Rungano Nyoni's film explores Zambian identity while appealing to an international audience.
fromKqed
3 months ago

What Does Sundance's Former Director Have Planned for This Small Bay Area Town?

"It's so bad right now - funding, distribution, it's all crashed and burned," Cooper says about the documentary landscape, "after a very hot moment when documentaries were it for a while."
Portland food
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

Castro Theatre Reopening Delayed Until Fall or Beyond; Longtime Coffeeshop Tenant Hints at Possible Eviction

"We have a couple different options for where we draw power from one is simple and easy, one is complicated and we have no control over any of that."
Portland food
Film
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

"This Life of Mine": A Terminal Masterwork

Film festivals play a crucial role in showcasing unreleased films, but rejection can stymie their visibility and audience reach.
#oscars
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Timothee Chalamet Wears Butter-Colored Givenchy Suit at Oscars

Timothee Chalamet consistently showcases a unique sartorial flair, making memorable statements on red carpets, especially at the Oscars in his Givenchy suit.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Timothee Chalamet Wears Butter-Colored Givenchy Suit at Oscars

Timothee Chalamet consistently showcases a unique sartorial flair, making memorable statements on red carpets, especially at the Oscars in his Givenchy suit.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
4 months ago

New York International Children's Film Festival Highlights Original Work From Around the World | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

The film "Flow" represents a shift in children's entertainment towards global storytelling.
The New York International Children's Film Festival promotes diverse filmmaking for young audiences.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
4 months ago

Four-day McMinnville Short Film Festival starts Thursday with 107 films from 15 countries * Oregon ArtsWatch

"This is an excellent question," said Heather Older, the festival's executive director who, in her sixth year, has assembled a festival that is bigger..."
Independent films
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

20 Oscar Contenders To Stream On Amazon Prime Video Right Now

Oscar season is upon us, and it's a frantic time for viewers to catch up on key films that slipped through the cracks, particularly those that had limited theater release.
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
9 months ago

When You're Angry, You're Already Losing: Guy Maddin, Evan Johnson, and Galen Johnson on "Rumours" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

Guy Maddin's films merge fantasy and surrealism, often reflecting silent film aesthetics and emphasizing emotional honesty reminiscent of classic filmmakers like Buñuel and Lynch.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

A Wide-Open Oscar Season Begins to Narrow

"Fall foliage may still be weeks away, but the tea leaves of Oscar season are ready to be read. Now that festivals in Venice, Telluride and Toronto have concluded..."
Media industry
Film
fromVulture
10 months ago

The Thing About Barry

Barry Keoghan has transformed from an obscure actor to a recognized talent in just two years, showing remarkable versatility in film.
fromThe Ringer
10 months ago

Seth Meyers on Late Night's Future, 'SNL' 50, and Lorne's Successor

Seth Meyers discussed the evolving landscape of late-night television, emphasizing the necessity for shows to adapt content for both traditional and digital platforms to remain relevant.
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