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ADVENTURES IN ZEROWORLD: SHADOW OF DOOM – A Review by John Strange

The early science fiction films of the 50s and early 60s had a distinct look.  The stories were often bad aliens vs humans on Earth or, occasionally, humans out in space.  The...

I WAS A STRANGER – A Review by John Strange

The civil war in Syria lasted thirteen years.  It was bloody and heavily damaged the country, but of more importance was what it did to its citizens.  I Was a Stranger tells...

MARTY SUPREME – A Review by Cynthia Flores

This new film from director and co-writer Josh Safdie is a perfect blend of his lush cinematic storytelling style and his love and ability to portray gritty, underbelly realities, as seen in...

SONG SUNG BLUE – A Review by John Strange

Mike Sardina (Hugh Jackman) is celebrating his 20th sobriety birthday.  He is a mechanic who really wants to make a living with his music.  On this day, Mike is hired to perform...

THE HOUSEMAID – A Review by Jenn Rohm

Fans of Frieda McFadden’s 2022 novel The Housemaid will soon see the story brought to the big screen, with the film set for release on December 19, 2025. I entered the screening...

MARTY SUPREME – A Review by Jenn Rohm

Like last year, we have an end-of-year film release starring Timothée Chalamet that has generated significant awards buzz before its public release.  This film has been in development for many years, including...
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ADVENTURES IN ZEROWORLD: SHADOW OF DOOM – A Review by John Strange

The early science fiction films of the 50s and early 60s had a distinct look.  The stories were often bad aliens vs humans on Earth or, occasionally, humans out in space.  The...

JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA – Interview with Filmmakers Julia Aks and Steve Pinder

Filmmakers Julia Aks and Steve Pinder spoke with our Gadi Elkon about their Oscar shortlisted short film, JANE AUSTEN'S PERIOD DRAMA. England, 1813. In the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia...

TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA – Interview with Filmmakers Natalie Musteata & Alexandre Singh

Writers and Directors Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh spoke with our Gadi Elkon about their Oscar shortlisted Best Live Action Short film, TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA. This 36-minute short film examines themes of...

DANCES WITH FILMS: NEW YORK OFFERS UP UNIQUE SLATE OF JEWISH-THEMED FIILMS

The Fourth Annual Dances With Films: New York will feature six very diverse Jewish-themed films in the categories of feature length narrative and documentaries, as well as short films. VINDICTA, a feature film...

KIDFILM Family Festival Announces 2026 Film Lineup and Events

The USA Film Festival announces the schedule of events for the 42nd Annual KidFilm® Family Festival taking place on Saturday, January 17 and Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Angelika Film Center...

Dances With Films NYC 2026 Announces Film Lineup With a Host of World Premieres

Dances With Films announced the film lineup for the 4th New York City edition of the bicoastal indie-film focused film festival juggernaut. January 15-18 will kick off the new year with several...

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ADVENTURES IN ZEROWORLD: SHADOW OF DOOM – A Review by John Strange

The early science fiction films of the 50s and early 60s had a distinct look.  The stories were often bad aliens vs humans on Earth or, occasionally, humans out in space.  The...

Freestyle Acquires LGBTQ+ Doc “The Big Johnson”

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of VOD rights to THE BIG JOHNSON, a documentary detailing the amazing life and...

L.A. TIMES SHORT DOCS ACQUIRES STREAMING RIGHTS TO OSCAR® SHORTLISTED SHORT DOCUMENTARY ”ON HEALING LAND, BIRDS PERCH” 

L.A. Times Short Docs has acquired distribution rights to the OSCAR® Shortlisted award-winning documentary short film ON HEALING LAND, BIRDS PERCH by first-time director Naja Phạm Lockwood and produced by Julian Cautherley...

All the President’s Men reading: Ruffalo, Hawke, Cheadle, Morrow, Fishburne, Brenneman, Cuoco and more

The Stella Adler Academy of Acting and Theatre presented a sold-out, one-night staged benefit reading of All the President’s Men last night, benefiting the Academy’s foundation. Held at the Harmony Gold Theater in...

JANE AUSTEN’S PERIOD DRAMA – Interview with Filmmakers Julia Aks and Steve Pinder

Filmmakers Julia Aks and Steve Pinder spoke with our Gadi Elkon about their Oscar shortlisted short film, JANE AUSTEN'S PERIOD DRAMA. England, 1813. In the middle of a long-awaited marriage proposal, Miss Estrogenia...

TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA – Interview with Filmmakers Natalie Musteata & Alexandre Singh

Writers and Directors Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh spoke with our Gadi Elkon about their Oscar shortlisted Best Live Action Short film, TWO PEOPLE EXCHANGING SALIVA. This 36-minute short film examines themes of...

DANCES WITH FILMS: NEW YORK OFFERS UP UNIQUE SLATE OF JEWISH-THEMED FIILMS

The Fourth Annual Dances With Films: New York will feature six very diverse Jewish-themed films in the categories of feature length narrative and documentaries, as well as short films. VINDICTA, a feature film...

Gadi Elkon’s Favorites for 2025

Here are Gadi Elkon's picks for favorite films, shows, and acting performances.  Also some shows and films He's most excited for in 2026. Top Ten Favorite Shows: 10.  PLURIBUS 9. HOUSE OF GUINNESS 8. DEPT. Q 7....

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