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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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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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Film Fest 919 Lineup and Program Announced!
One of the more exciting and underrated film festivals out there is Film Fest 919 down in North Carolina. With the fourth edition of the fest getting set to launch next month, today brought the announcement of what’s playing in Chapel Hill. Alongside some huge films like King Richard and Spencer, there are honors planned […] More
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Film Fest 919 Review: ‘Fatman’ Wastes a Premise of Great Promise and Lunacy
When you hear what Fatman is about, thoughts of a ridiculously good time dance in your head. The story of a spoiled little kid getting mad at Santa Claus and hiring a contract killer to take him out? Say what you will about Kevin Smith‘s Tusk (which I’m admittedly very fond of), but that executed […] More
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Film Fest 919 Announces Awards
The third edition of Film Fest 919 in North Carolina, which was held in person rather than online, has announced a few prizes. Nomadland and Fatman tied for the Audience Favorite Award, with the former taking home the Distinguished Screenwriter Award for director, writer, and editor Chloé Zhao and the latter earning the Spotlight Award […] More
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Film Fest 919 Review: ‘Herself’ is a Sturdy Depiction of Overcoming the Odds
Telling a familiar story but telling it well is an underrated skill. If you can’t manage that feat, the well-worn beats of the plot will end up being an albatross around the film’s neck, bringing it down. However, if you can pull it off, familiarity can work in your favor as a storyteller. After all, […] More
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Film Fest 919 Review: ‘Uncle Frank’ is an Engaging Drama from Alan Ball
When American Beauty was first released, Alan Ball was rightly hailed as an exciting new voice in film. Since then, he’s largely focused on the small screen, creating Six Feet Under and True Blood. On the big screen, he’s really only had his directorial debut, Towelhead, to follow up American Beauty with. Now, Ball has […] More
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Film Fest 919 Says That “The Show Must Go On” With All New Drive-In
Big news in North Carolina! Film Fest 919 just announced that they will host their 3rd edition of Film Fest 919 on Wednesday, October 14th – Saturday, October 31st this year, in a brand new event. Instead of going digital, 919 has decided to continue with their LIVE event, and offer their newly-created Drive-in at […] More
