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Thursday, Jun 13

22

Tribeca Festival June 5-16

A fest boasting 1,001 new media events for all ages doesn’t forget five pioneering artists of yesteryear Tribeca! Before we...

Wednesday, Jun 12

04

The Independent Magazine’s Editorial Board Recommended Films

With the release of countless independent films, finding something to watch can often become overwhelming. What films are worth your...

Wednesday, Jun 5

18

Emma Varteresian Talks Stop Motion and Her Film Whispers From The Heart of A Rose

Artist and animator Emma Varteresian says, “No one ever does stop motion the same” and her ambitious work proves as...

Wednesday, May 29

15

‘The Blair Witch Project’ Revival: Perspectives from the Creators

With the upcoming 25th anniversary of iconic found footage horror movie, “The Blair Witch Project” (1999), Lionsgate and Blumhouse have...

Thursday, May 23

23

Why Are Holocaust Films The Most Prolific Category in Jewish Cinema?

“The Zone Of Interest” is the latest Oscar-winning Holocaust film, but Hollywood has long had an obsession with Jewish victimhood....

Friday, May 17

17

Roger Corman (1926–2024): Master of Low-Budget Filmmaking

Roger Corman, the prolific filmmaker known as the “Pope of Pop Cinema” and and “The King of Cult” passed away...

Friday, Apr 26

14

Possessed by Puberty: Dissecting the Monstrous Feminine

“In order to enter the symbolic order, the subject must reject or repress all forms of behaviour, speech and modes...

06

Yes, it has been confirmed: Plaza is starring in Waters’ “Liarmouth”

American filmmaker John Waters will make his return to the big screen after twenty years for an adaptation of his...

Tuesday, Apr 23

02

Five Experimental Films to Watch this Earth Day

There are a plethora of ways to celebrate Earth Day, like taking a walk in nature or practicing more sustainable...

Wednesday, Apr 17

21

Inside the Oscars: Lucy Rubin’s Award-Winning PR Campaign for “The Boy And The Heron”

I sat down with a PR professional in the film industry for an inside look into anime, awards campaigns and...

Monday, Apr 15

14

American Cinematheque Launches This Is Not A Fiction Film Festival

The American Cinematheque has always been known for their unique festivals; some past ones include The All Night Horrorthon at...

Friday, Apr 12

23

Cannes Film Festival 2024 Lineup Announcement

The Festival de Cannes, the most prestigious film gathering in the world, has just announced the official lineup for 2024....

Thursday, Apr 11

The Ultimate Campy Sapphic Thriller: A Love Lies Bleeding Review

This review contains major spoilers. Murder, morally gray sapphics, an 80s synth pop soundtrack and giants? These are the things...

Monday, Apr 8

14

40 Years of Honoring Queer Creativity: Wicked Queer Film Festival

Wicked Queer, the fourth-longest LGBTQ+ film festival in North America, is back for its 40th anniversary. Film programmer, George Mansour,...

Friday, Apr 5

The Many Faces of the Archaic Mother: Dissecting the Monstrous Feminine

“The unacceptable, monstrous aspect of woman is represented in two ways: Mother as an omnipresent archaic force linked to death...

Wednesday, Apr 3

15

The 2024 Indie Film Music Contest

The Indie Film Music Contest has just announced its winners for the Winter 2023 season. Focused on celebrating beginner and...

Tuesday, Apr 2

5 Female Directed Independent Films to Watch in case You Missed This Women’s History Month

With the ever expanding film industry we have had the opportunity for a myriad of people from a myriad of...

03

New Directors/New Films April 3-14

As the Lincoln Center poster on Broadway says, “36 new filmmakers define the future of cinema.” 25 features. 10 shorts. Representing...

Friday, Mar 29

13

Upcoming New Directors/New Films 2024 Lineup Announced

At the end of February, Film at Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) announced the lineup for...

Wednesday, Mar 27

Cinephiles Can Find Their Happy Place at Debut of LA Festival of Movies

This year marks the debut of a new festival, the Los Angeles Festival of Movies (LAFM), co-presented by MUBI and...

Monday, Mar 25

21

The Ann Arbor Film Festival Returns for its 62nd Year

The Ann Arbor Film Festival (AAFF), the oldest experimental and avant-garde film festival in North America, is in its 62nd...

Wednesday, Mar 20

14

Five Page-to-Screen Adaptations to Look For in 2024

Get ahead on your “Which was better, the book or the movie?” knowledge! This comprehensive list of five upcoming independent...

Monday, Mar 18

16

From ‘Jennifer’s Body’ to ‘Lisa Frankenstein’: Why Do Critics Ignore Camp?

“The type of movie that’ll only get the appreciation it deserves in 5 years,” says the current most liked Letterboxd...

Friday, Mar 8

13

The 44th Annual Golden Raspberry Awards

No doubt you’ve heard of the Oscars, but have you heard of the Razzies? The Golden Raspberry Foundation has plenty...

Wednesday, Mar 6

How Richard Linklater’s ‘Before’ Trilogy Became a Cult Classic

Regarded as a trailblazer in independent cinema, filmmaker Richard Linklater has directed 31 projects in his 30-year-long career. From household...

Monday, Mar 4

18

Transcending the Runway: Saint Laurent Productions and Rodarte’s ‘Woodshock’

In an age where artistic boundaries are fluid, luxury fashion designers transcend the runways and haute couture shows to venture...

Thursday, Feb 29

13

Prominent Women at Borderlines Film Festival 2024

Borderlines Film Festival, the UK’s largest rural film festival, is returning this March for its 22nd run. This year’s festival...

Saturday, Feb 24

21

Black Love Through the Eyes of Independent Cinema

In a world filled with both affection and adversity, three independent films offer a raw exploration of Black love amidst...

Wednesday, Feb 21

Rendez-Vous with French Cinema (February 29–March 10)

Four actresses stand out in a darkly sophisticated festival filled with unexpected (yipes!) varieties of French realism Anytime a world-class...

Friday, Feb 16

16

Berlinale Set to Host Exhibit Encouraging Discussions on Israel and Palestine

Berlinale Film Festival is set to begin on February 15th with an interesting new addition. Recently, Sundance Film Festival became...