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ANGEL AND THE BADMAN – A Review by John Strange

Western films are few and far between these days.  New western films that are good are even harder to find.  The filmmakers of Angel and the Badman were truly ambitious.  They remade...

HEART OF THE BEAST – A Review by Cynthia Flores

It has been twelve years since director David Ayer and actor Brad Pitt last worked together on the 2014 war film Fury. That film told the story of Staff Sergeant Don "Wardaddy"...

NEAGLEY: SEASON 1 – A Review by John Strange

A few seasons ago, I watched Amazon Prime's new take on Reacher, from the novels by British author Jim Grant under the pen name Lee Child.  Alan Ritchson is apparently much closer...

DEAR YOU – A Review by Jenn Rohm

Director Hongchun Lan conducted extensive research for Dear You, in which he served as both writer and director.  He visited with over 300 families whose lives were impacted by remittance letters sent home...

The Cycle of Love – A Review By Cynthia Flores

The tagline for this beautiful documentary is “It's a love story like no other. It's an inspiring, heartwarming epic true-life adventure about believing in love against all odds and risking everything for...

MUTINY – A Review by John Strange

Jason Statham is well known for his variety of action films.  The action in his films involves a lot of fighting and a fast pace that can leave some filmgoers behind.  Mutiny...
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Naples International Film Festival 2026 Announces Film and Events Lineup for October fest

Artis—Naples announced today the film lineup for the 18th annual Naples International Film Festival (NIFF), to be held October 22-25, 2026. The festival opens on Thursday, October 22, with Opening Night Shorts,...

HOLDING LIAT – Interview with Director Brandon Kramer and Producer Lance Kramer

"In the weeks unfolding after Liat is kidnapped, her father resists efforts to use her captivity to justify escalating violence in Gaza, exposing political and emotional rifts within his family as they...

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival announces film lineup for 35th Anniversary edition

The critically acclaimed Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival presented by Oaklawn announced the lineup of films and honorees for its 35th Anniversary edition, taking place October 9-17. Screenings will kick off at...

OUR LOVES – Interview with Filmmaker Avi Nesher

Veteran Israeli filmmaker Avi Nesher's latest film is the powerful, OUR LOVES.  Our Gadi Elkon spoke with Avi before OUR LOVES held its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this...

25th Annual Kineo Awards Announces Honorees for event at Venice Film Festival

The renowned Kinéo Awards announced honorees for its 25th Anniversary edition, including Faye Dunaway, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another. Cecilia Miniucchi’s dramatic short film, Dinner With...

Dallas VideoFest’s 24-Hour VideoRace returns Labor Day weekend!

Filmmakers of all ages and experience levels will have 24 hours to create an original short film before a public screening and finals at the Angelika Film Center Dallas — The clock...

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SOLO MIO – A Review by John Strange

I have seen a lot of films in my forty-plus years as a film critic.  I have seen a lot of man or woman left at the altar films, too.  Solo Mio...

MERCY – A Review by John Strange

Everyone is hot about AI these days.  Companies around the world are developing AI engines to, some say, make life easier. In Mercy, the near-future city of Los Angeles has decided that crime...

Dances With Films NY Announces 2026 Filmmaker Awards

Dances With Films – the Indie Film Festival that eschews ‘Marquee Names’ for Indie Talent announced its Audience and Industry Choice Award winners during yesterday’s breakfast awards event at The Stand (116...

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...

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