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DOC NYC Film Review: ‘Subjects of Desire’ is an Honest Reflection on Black Beauty
The term “Black Girl Magic” has become an almost ubiquitous expression of Black pride throughout the African diaspora. But the pop culture prominence of Black women is a fairly new phenomenon, particularly in Western society. In her new documentary Subjects of Desire, director Jennifer Holness examines the intertwined histories of Black beauty and Black pride, […] More
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DOC NYC Preview: 6 Top Picks for the 2021 Festival
Further cementing its place as America’s largest documentary festival, DOC NYC returns for its 12th edition in a hybrid format. The 2021 festival will screen more than 200 films in theaters and online, catering to all audiences through a variety of themed sections. As this exciting lineup unveils from November 10-28, here are 6 must-see […] More
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Chris Bergoch, Diane Warren, and Some of 2021’s Best Movies: A Film Fest 919 Wrap-Up
As good as the movies are at Film Fest 919, the memories you make and the people you encounter are the true highlights. Over the course of my time, not just this year, but previously at the festival, the friendships generated are ones I believe will carry well beyond the one week a year confines […] More
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‘C’mon C’mon’ and ‘King Richard’ Tie for the Film Fest 919 Audience Award!
Moments ago, the fourth annual edition of Film Fest 919 announce their prestigious Audience Award winner. For the second time, the festival saw a tie. Yes, the 2021 incarnation of Film Fest 919 managed to continue breaking new ground! Sharing the coveted honor is C’mon C’mon and King Richard, the latter being their Opening Night […] More
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Film Fest 919 Review: ‘The Lost Daughter’ is an Ambitious Directorial Debut for Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal has a filmmaker’s eye. Now, that may seem like it comes with the territory of being a terrific actress who has worked with tremendous directors, but it doesn’t always translate. Here, however, it does. You can tell she’s going to have an amazing career behind the camera. However, at least for yours truly, […] More
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Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch Receive Award at Film Fest 919
Sean Baker and Chris Bergoch are going to be honored at North Carolina’s Film Fest 919! Read more here: More
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Film Fest 919 Review: ‘King Richard’ is a Crowning Achievement for Will Smith
You don’t need to be a tennis fan to know who Serena Williams and Venus Williams are. The sports giants are juggernauts of not just tennis, but not just sports, but pop culture in general. Richard Williams, however, doesn’t quite have the same worldwide stature. Tennis fans knew of him, but now the world over […] More
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NewFest Film Review: ‘Miguel’s War’ Documentary Navigates a Rocky Personal Battlefield
As much as human beings evolve throughout their lives, there’s no escaping the impact of our childhoods on our ultimate identity. We may change our names and our places of residence, but our birthplace and upbringing will always be an essential piece of the puzzle. For the titular subject of Eliane Rehab’s Miguel’s War, that […] More
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Cinema Down in Chapel Hill: Movies to Look Out For at Film Fest 919
You may not initially think of North Carolina as a hub for prestige cinema, but a festival is working hard to change that. Specifically, Film Fest 919 in Chapel Hill (where I’ll be this week). This fourth installment of the fest has a diverse lineup of 2021’s most eclectic fare, ranging from major Oscar hopefuls […] More
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NewFest Interview: Lyle Kash Talks ‘Death and Bowling’ and Trans Representation on Screen
Following its Audience Award-winning debut at OutFest Los Angeles, Lyle Kash’s Death and Bowling makes its way to New York’s NewFest with its distinctive trans-centric story. It follows a trans actor named X, who struggles with his image within the worlds of film and the community of his lesbian bowling team. When the matriarch of […] More
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Official Lineup for AFI Fest 2021 Revealed
The full lineup for the AFI Fest 2021 has been announced and will feature 115 titles across a variety of categories including World Cinema, Documentaries and Conservatory Showcase, their range of short fiction films. In the official announcement from AFI, they announced that the AFI Fest program “represents 50 countries and includes six World Premieres, […] More
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The Best Films and Performances of the 59th New York Film Festival
The 59th New York Film Festival is now in the books. After opening up with Joel Coen‘s The Tragedy of Macbeth and seeing Jane Campion‘s The Power of the Dog as its centerpiece, NYFF wrapped up a few days ago with Pedro Almodóvar‘s Parallel Mothers as its closer. Held both in person and virtually, the […] More
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