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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...

THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE – A Review by John Strange

I love family films.  Sadly, they are few and far between these days, so I was overjoyed to be provided the opportunity to watch and review one!  The Magic Faraway Tree brings...

BAD COUNSELORS – A Review by Jenn Rohm

I am not sure whether it was my age when I first watched spring break movies, the age of the cast, or some combination of the two, but Bad Counselors took me...

AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ – A Review by Cynthia Flores

The synopsis for American Pachuco goes something like this: "Lewis Valdez elevates Chicano narratives to cinema through Zoot Suit and La Bamba, overcoming political and Industrial pushback to create Landmark films that...
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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...

Florida Film Festival 2027 Announces Call For Entries

The Florida Film Festival is officially accepting submissions for its 36th annual edition, taking place April 9 – 18, 2027, inviting filmmakers from around the world to submit their latest work for...

Filmland 2026 Announces Filmmaker Awards and hands out more than $85K in prizes

The Arkansas Cinema Society’s Filmland Presented by the Tyson Family Foundation announced the award winners for the 9th Annual edition of the film festival which concluded a record breaking event at the...

Arkansas Cinema Society announces Films and Events for FILMLAND 2026

The Arkansas Cinema Society announced the highly anticipated film selections and events for Filmland (August 12-16). The Arkansas Filmmaker Spotlight selection is Josh Loeb’s In Spite of Ourselves, Josephine Decker’s coming-of-age drama...

Garland Cultural Arts presents Boldly Going to Garland: Celebrating 60 Years of Star Trek

Garland Cultural Arts and the It Came From Texas Film Festival invite fans to set coordinates for Downtown Garland on Saturday, September 12, as Boldly Going to Garland: Celebrating 60 Years of Star...

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BORN HUNGRY – Interview with Filmmaker Barry Avrich, Executive Producer Mark Selby and Subject Chef Sash Simpson

Born Hungry _ TRAILER from Melbar Entertainment Group on Vimeo. Our Gadi Elkon talked with Filmmaker Barry Avrich, Executive Producer Mark Selby and Subject Chef Sash Simpson about the film, Sash's life and...

THE COLOR PURPLE – A Review by Cynthia Flores

THE COLOR PURPLE - A Review by Cynthia Flores In 1985, few had much faith that director Steven Spielberg, even with the help of co-producer Quincy Jones, could helm such a beloved book...

JACOB THE BAKER – Interview with Filmmaker Gev Miron and Subject/Author Noah BenShea

Author and Subject Noah BenShea and Filmmaker Gev Miron joined our Gadi Elkon in a discussion about the feature film, JACOB THE BAKER. Based on the international bestselling book series. When a young,...

THE IRON CLAW – A Review by John Strange

THE IRON CLAW - A Review by John Strange Those of us who grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas in the early 80s knew about the Von Erich family and...

DISNEY’S THE NAUGHTY NINE – Interview with Director Alberto Belli and Composer Kenny Wood

Our Gadi Elkon had the privilege of interviewing Director Alberto Belli for a second time about his film THE NAUGHTY NINE.  Along with Alberto the composer of the film, Kenny Wood, joined...

THE MENTAL STATE – Interview with Director James Camali and Actress Alison Thornton

Director James Camali and Actress Alison Thornton talked with our Gadi Elkon about THE MENTAL STATE. In the heart of rural Kentucky, a high school senior and his family struggle to cope with...

CALL ME DANCER – Interview with Filmmaker Leslie Shampaine

Co-Director Leslie Shampaine talked with our Gadi Elkon about her history with Ballet, her long friendship with Yehuda Ma'or and so much more! A street dancer from Mumbai struggles against his parents’ insistence...

WONKA – A Review by John Strange

WONKA - A Review by John Strange Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) introduced us to the world of wonder that was personified by Willy Wonka, masterfully portrayed by the late Gene...

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