Tag: film reviews
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Bentonville 2021 Picks
I have been covering the Bentonville Film Festival this year, virtual of course. Not being familiar with the event, perspective or type of works to expect, my expectations were toned down Celebrating Diversity, underrepresented storytellers is the Arkansas based fests theme. 75% of the films selected were made by women. The 2021Winners: Narrative Film Award: […]
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Crossing Genres With Mixed Results
At the Tribeca Film Festival this year there were the obligatory premieres. Despite the natural anticipation some program choices were questionable. Take for example the Wyatt Rockefeller directed Settlers. For its world premiere at Tribeca, expectations were good. After all, it is a Sci-Fi Western film from a debut director with an interesting cast. “Johnny […]
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Streaming NOW
The Chat Cinema podcast episode discusses the latest big titles from the streaming services. These shows and a movie have taken the world by storm. Is the hype deserved? One says “yes” while the other cohost is not 100% convinced. You decide. Click below to see the episode.
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Possessor, A New Cronenberg Arrives
During a partial lockdown my only entertainment is sitting in the living room in front of a screen. I got a screener link to Possessor. I knew a few details about the film from social media. The jarring one sheet poster meant this is a not a mainstream film. Brandon Cronenberg is an apple who did […]
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“Collective” Indicts
After weeks of covering the build up to the US Presidential election then the actual voting and ensuing chaos I was in no mood for a heavy documentary. I got the screener for “Collective” from the press agency. My first impulse was to write my press contact to pass on the viewing. The past few […]
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Directors Notes on “SAMP”
An interview with film directors Flavia Mastrella and Antonio Rezza from the Venice Film Festival. 1.This is your sixth feature film in a 30-year career that has encompassed Television, shorts and medium-length films. How difficult is it nowadays to get a film financed? Flavia: “Escoriandoli” (our first movie) was the only film we shot […]
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The Netflix Effect
The Netflix effect is real. The streaming has effected the cinema world like no other technology. The Chat Cinema Team, Steve, Kristin, and Breck discuss the shockwaves.
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Berlinale-Alternative List
David Mouriquand’s alternative list for the festival. http://www.exberliner.com/blogs/the-berlinale-blog/the-berlinale-blog_2/
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Encore from France 24 Dr. Strange