Back in November, we previewed the winter films of 2023, and in that episode I spoke about Zack Snyder's latest offering, Rebel Moon Part I: A Child of Fire. My prediction was that this would be Snyder's Stars Wars, and it would contain super slow-mo and awesome action. Not to toot my own horn, but apparently I was right on the money.
https://youtu.be/lVrd2mpwqvA by Jason Godbey On this episode, director James Camali and actors Alison Thornton and William R. Moses talk about The Mental State, the award winning film based on the acclaimed play of the same name by Josh Adell. The film takes place in rural Kentucky where Andy (Jance Enslin), a high school senior and … Continue reading Episode 1414: The Mental State
Still from WFPF grant recipients clockwise from top left: Mississippi Triangle, Hothouse Flower, Demon Lover Diary, and Chicago in Black and White [NEW YORK, NY – December 18, 2023] The Women’s Film Preservation Fund (WFPF) of New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) – a world leader in reinstating the cultural legacy of women … Continue reading NYWIFT ANNOUNCES 2023 WOMEN’S FILM PRESERVATION FUND (WFPF) GRANT RECIPIENTS
https://youtu.be/AHiYM-wqjHY This year William J. Hammon (ActuallyPaid.com) covered this year’s AFI Fest at the TCI Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California where he watched watched more than a dozen movies over five days. His reviews are here on the site starting with Part I. Last week we recapped the films from the festival. You can check … Continue reading AFI Fest Vlog
[December 14, 2023 - Park City, UT] The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today that Academy Award–nominated actress Kristen Stewart will be honored with the Visionary Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s fundraiser Opening Night Gala: Celebrating 40 Years Presented by Chase Sapphire®, which will take place on January 18, 2024, at the DeJoria Center in Utah. The annual gala enables the … Continue reading Kristen Stewart to Be Honored With Visionary Award at 2024 Sundance Film Festival’s Opening Night Gala
https://youtu.be/bAyVUwT_TOI Hosted by Jason Godbey On this episode William J. Hammon of ActuallyPaid.com reviews some of the films from this year's AFI Fest including: American Fiction starring Jeffrey Wright, Poland's submission to the Academy Awards, Peasants, Japan's submission for the Academy Awards, Perfect Days which was directed by Wim Wenders, and The Bikeriders starring Tom … Continue reading AFI Fest 2023 Recap
by Danny Mendes, TheCinebuff.com Divorce is a no-win situation. Bill Oliver’s Our Son centers around Gabriel ( Billy Porter) and Nicky (Luke Evans), a couple on the throes of a collapsing marriage. As the parents battle for custody over their son Owen, they must also learn what true love and sacrifice are. As heartbreaking and … Continue reading No Wins, Only Losses- OUR SON
https://youtu.be/x_LoI7V_XlU Sponsored by Blackmagic Design and JMR Rentals. For our episode on this year's Bushwick Film Festival, we captured so many great interviews, we couldn't fit them all into one episode, so here's more from the pink carpet. Host Lisa King interviews: Darul Lathon and Cinder Chau (Artist Unknown), Dionne ven den berg (Q Train) … Continue reading More from the Pink Carpet of Bushwick Film Festival 2023
All Eyes on Independents PARK CITY, UTAH, December 6, 2023 — Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the 82 films, eight episodic titles, and a New Frontier interactive experience selected for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival will take place January 18–28, 2024, in-person in Park City and Salt Lake City, with a selection of titles … Continue reading 2024 Sundance Film Festival Announces 91 Projects for 40th Edition
https://youtu.be/tEbbPb_GgOY Sponsored by Blackmagic Design and JMR Rentals On this episode No Rest for the Weekend takes you to the pink carpet of the Bushwick Film Festival 2023 where host Lisa King interviews the filmmakers and stars of the festival. Interviews include: Jill Winternitz (Young Gun), Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, New York City Council … Continue reading Bushwick Film Festival 2023
No Rest for the Weekend 