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Category: Film Festival
Telluride Film Festival Navigates a Pandemic
The 48th Telluride Film Festival navigates a pandemic. Was this year a success? Yes, a resounding “yes”. Other festivals will … More
Telluride Film Festival 2021
So you’re here for the Film Festival and have gotten your feet wet. You know your “Q”s from your “W2”s. … More
“Nine Days” for the win
As Autumn approaches, film lovers are looking forward to film festivals and the prestige films that often screen after a … More
“Apple” and “Little Fish” — Memory Loss and Love in Strange Places
Multiple fall film festivals featured Apples (Mila), a directoral debut from Christos Nikou, who also co-wrote and produced the film. … More
Fall Film Festivals: a Virtual Year of Great Programming
This pandemic year of 2020, we all face challenges. Many of us felt lonely as we quarantined, unable to see … More
“Minari”–the greatest intro evah!
When a darling Alan S. Kim, 8 years old, wearing a jacket and tie, introduces Minari, I was ready for … More
Fall Film Festivals–why it’s worth your bother
What makes a film festival special? Is it the chance to see the celebrities and flmmakers? Is it the thrill … More
Characters on the Move Striving for Better — “Nomadland”, “Ammonite” & “The Glorias”
The New York Film Festival and Woodstock Film Festival hosted Drive-Ins, shared virtual screenings and presented panels. It was a … More
Alone vs Lonely: Searching for home in “Nomadland”
Dedicated to all who must depart See you down the road A film that many in our Pandemic time may … More
