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PROJECT HAIL MARY – A Review by Cynthia Flores

A Hail Mary is a Catholic prayer asking for the Virgin Mary's help. In football, it's a desperate pass in the game's final seconds. For this film, we use the football analogy:...

TOW – A Review by John Strange

The story of Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne) is true.  She was a homeless woman in Seattle who was living in her car.  Until it was stolen and then towed to an impound...

PROJECT HAIL MARY – A Review by John Strange

The premise of this film is that something like a space bug is basically… eating the sun.  Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller), a mysterious government-type, approaches Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), a disgraced physicist now...

The Pout-Pout Fish – A Review by Cynthia Flores

MIMO Studios and Like A Photon Creative present an animated adaptation of the New York Times best-selling children's book, The Pout-Pout Fish. The animated film version of this story stays true to the...

REMINDERS OF HIM – A Review by Cynthia Flores

Reminders of Him is based on a best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover, author of the New York Times hit It Ends with Us. Hoover, who helped adapt the screenplay, has stated the...

THE BRIDE! – A Review by Cynthia Flores

THE BRIDE! - A Review by Cynthia Flores This new film by writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal is her second feature film. Her first film, 2021's The Lost Daughter, got three Oscar nominations. I am...
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Indie Psychological Thriller Film Mantis, Shot in North Texas, to Have World Premiere at 20th Annual Dallas International Film Festival April 23-30

The new psychological thriller film Mantis, from Native Texan Producer and Director Justice Hardy and Executive Producer Lindsey Barnes of 941 Productions and starring Ali Stolar and Matthew Pettigrew, Dallas Veteran Actor and Producer...

DIFF Announces World Premiere as Opening Night Film of 20th Dallas International Film Festival 2026

DIFF has announced the World Premiere of LAST SHOT as its Opening Night Film during the 20th edition of the annual Dallas International Film Festival. The film, directed by Andy Palmer and...

USA Film Festival 2026 Announces film lineup with Gene Simmons, Renny Harlin, Katie Cassidy, and Lesley Ann Warren

The Dallas-based USA Film Festival announces this year’s official selections and special guests for the festival’s 56th edition taking place on April 22-26, 2026.  Known for its celebration of new and classic films from the U.S. and...

Florida Film Festival 2026 Announces Film Lineup and Special Events

The Florida Film Festival announced the film lineup and events schedule for next month’s 35th edition of the popular film festival, taking place April 10-19. The mark-your-calendar film event for the Central...

THE 28TH ANNUAL OUTSHINE LGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL SPRING EDITION UNVEILS FULL FILM LINEUP WITH MORE THAN 20 INTERNATIONAL, NORTH AMERICAN AND EAST COAST PREMIERES...

The wait is over as the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival unveils its full film lineup for this year’s Spring Edition running April 23 – May 3, 2026 in South Florida. This year’s festival is proud to feature more than...

ILM AT LINCOLN CENTER AND AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE THE LINEUP FOR THE 33RD NEW YORK AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL, MAY 6–12

Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) announce the lineup at FLC for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), showcasing African and Diaspora...

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MADDY MANIA PODCAST – Interview with Maddy Myer

Maddy chatted with our Gadi Elkon about everything that is the Maddy Mania Podcast. Where obsession is an art form.  Tune into the Mania, coming March 5th! Maddy spoke with Gadi about her Louisiana...

Experience Sholay Like Never Before: Amitabh Bachchan’s Masterpiece in 4K at Austin’s AFS Cinema – March 2026

Indie Meme, Austin’s South Asian film festival will present a special screening of Sholay, the film many consider to be the “Greatest Indian Film” at the AFS Cinema on Sunday, March 1....

DANNY IS MY BOYFRIEND – A Review by Jenn Rohm

Directors Lucy Sandler and Mechi Lakatos asked the questions, “What would happen if we tried to make a film without a plan?  Without a script? Without worrying about what it would be...

BUTCHER’S STAIN Interview with Filmmaker Meyer Levinson-Blount

Filmmaker Meyer Levinson-Blount's short film BUTCHER'S STAIN is one of the Best Live Action Short Film nominees for the upcoming 2026 Academy Awards.  Meyer spoke with our Gadi Elkon about the film,...

Interview with Editor Ralph Jean-Pierre

Editor Ralph Jean-Pierre recent work on NETFLIX's THE BEAST IN ME garnered him a nomination at the upcoming NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Editing in a Motion Picture or Television Movie, Series...

PILLION – A Review by Cynthia Flores

This new, bold, subversive film, Pillion, is the feature directorial debut for British writer-director Harry Lighton. I know fans of HBO's True Blood will recognize the hot motorcycle-riding leather-clad hunk at the...

CHAIFLICKS SETS MARCH 17 PREMIERE DATE FOR HIGHLY ACCLAIMED AWARD-WINNING ISRAELI SERIES “ON THE SPECTRUM”

ChaiFlicks, the world’s largest streaming platform dedicated to Jewish content from around the globe, will debut the first episode of the multi-award-winning series “On the Spectrum,” Tuesday March 17. Streaming exclusively on ChaiFlicks...

ABRIL – A Review by Jenn Rohm

People who make films have experienced life in ways that can influence the stories they tell.  Director, Writer, and Cast Member Hernán Jiménez has chosen to do so with his recent project,...

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