Darja is an all-American woman. She may be a Polish immigrant, escaping the wars and politics of her native land. But she has all the problems of her born-in-the-USA sisters. She […]
When a director’s feature film debut is executive produced by Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, you have my attention. Case in point: Things Will Be Different, from writer/director Michael Felker, […]
From director/co-writer Karrie Crouse (a Westworld writer making her feature directing debut) and co-writer William Joines, Hold Your Breath is yet another story of a mother protecting her children from […]
Whenever a film based on a true story gets made, the filmmaker has to make a decision about how they want to balance presenting historical accuracy versus capturing the vibe […]
Some of you might not remember, but in 2019, some theaters hired security in order to screen director Todd Philips’ Joker film because they were afraid the movie’s call for […]
Sorting hats! Quidditch brooms! Wand duels! Dementors! We’re in the midst of the spooky season and over at the Nederlander Theatre they are brewing up the perfect potion: the launch […]
The 12th annual Cold Waves festival once again took over Cabaret Metro this past weekend to teleport attendees back to a time when black leather was abundant and WaxTrax! Records […]
It’s finally here! Everyone’s favorite scary month is taking its turn There are tons of markets, concerts, great movies, and so much more throughout the weekend! So enjoy the decent […]
Paul Robeson was a polymath—lawyer, athlete, and megawatt stage presence with a resonant baritone known the world over. Like many Black American pioneers, Robeson’s recognition came after he died. D-Composed […]
Film critic Steve Prokopy’s Fantastic Fest coverage continues with reviews of three upcoming feature films. V/H/S/Beyond Marking the seventh installment of the annual V/H/S anthology franchise, V/H/S/Beyond leans hard into […]
This article was written by Anthony Miglieri The Gene Siskel Film Center has teamed with the British Film Institute to present the works of cinema’s foremost filmmaking twosome, Michael Powell […]
I’ve been attending the Toronto International Film Festival for over a decade now, and even through the pandemic, the festival has always managed to be a beacon of what’s to […]
