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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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FRACTURED, A FEATURE FILM STARRING BRUCE DERN, JULIA ORMOND AND ELISSA SHAY TO MAKE ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT DANCES WITH FILMS JUNE 18-28

FRACTURED, a compelling psychological thriller written by Elissa Shay and Cary Haze, and directed by Mädchen Amick, will have its World Premiere at the 29th Annual Dances With Films on Thursday, June...

Freestyle Acquires Drama MOONWATER for June 2026 Release

Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group, proudly announces the acquisition of VOD rights to the drama feature MOONWATER, which will be available on North...

SESAC Honors Film and Television Composers at Annual Awards

SESAC Performing Rights hosted its annual Film & Television Composer Awards at the Casa del Mar in Santa Monica, Calif., on Wednesday, June 3. A group of the industry’s top executives, publishers,...

DIRECTORS NAT WOLFF and AUSTIN CAULDWELL’S POWERFUL DOC SHORT “WHERE WE PLAYED: VOICES FROM THE FIRE” WILL MAKE WORLD PREMIERE AT THE 28TH DANCES...

“WHERE WE PLAYED: VOICES FROM THE FIRE”, an impactful documentary short telling of childrens’ experiences of the Los Angeles wildfires, will compete part of the Doc Shorts Block 3 at the TCL...

FULL FILM LINEUP REVEALED FOR THE 2026 AUSTIN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL, THIS JUNE 24-28 AT AFS CINEMA

The full film lineup for the 2026 Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) has been revealed, with this year’s screenings taking place June 24 - 28, 2026 at AFS Cinema in Austin. AAAFF will present films by diverse...

HEARTWORM SoCal Premiere at the 29th Annual Dances With Films: LA

Normandie Films announces the SoCal Premiere of HEARTWORM, the debut feature film written and directed by Miriam Louise Arens and Mitchell Arens, at the 29th Annual Dances With Films: LA on Sunday,...

“KING OF GAMES” A SHORT BY TYLER CINO -MARADIAGA TO MAKE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE AT DANCES WITH FILMS ON JUNE 22ND

"King of Games”, a multi-layered short centered on a young child amidst a life-changing day for him and his family, will make its LA Premiere on Monday June 22nd at the 28th...

2026 Dances With Films: LA Film Festival Announces Lineup

Dances With Films: LA has announced the film lineup for next month’s return of Los Angeles’ largest indie film-focused film festival (June 18-28) for its 29th edition platforming films not produced by...

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