Features
While over looked and low-browed by critics when first released, Sean Fallon takes a look at why Starship Troopers is a trenchant, satirical commentary on fascism, the military-industrial complex, and our love of violence, masquerading as a dumb actioner.
Juan Barquin and Trae DeLellis, curators of the drag film series FLAMING CLASSICS, reside in Miami, where they’ve witnessed a renaissance in their city’s arts and LGBTQ scene.
In this era of allegations of sexual misconduct, many have started to question the status quo. However, as with any problem as complex as this, there are far more symptoms than the obvious that need addressing, such as the age disparity in casting.
We were able to talk with Lauren Wolkstein, co-director of the thriller The Strange Ones, which is now available on VOD. We talked about the movies that inspired her, her experiences in the industry and the making of the film.
The Shape of Water, Guillermo del Toro’s tenth feature-length film is his most lauded since…
While a handful of trailers from 2017 did their job, they were the exception, not the rule. If the box office is to improve in 2018, we need better trailers that are more than just boring, random CGI explosions.
We spoke with Jason James, director of the upcoming comedy-drama Entanglement, which will be released on February 9th.
While managing to meaningfully touch on universal themes of community, self-identity, believing in others and caring for those in need, the messages of the Paddington franchise would mean so much more if it would just let go of its villains.
We explore how Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar nominated period piece The Shape of Water accurately reflects the prejudices still held in contemporary American society.
Alex Lines spoke with Warwick Thornton, director of the upcoming Australian film Sweet Country, which has already hit the festival circuit and will be released this year.
The Disaster Artist is a troubling film given the recent allegations against James Franco, especially when we look at one scene in particular when Franco’s Tommy Wiseau abuses his power as a director.
We had the chance to chat with Jess Weixler, star of indie film Entanglement. We discussed what drew her to the project, her interpretation of Jason Filiatrault’s mind-bending script, her process as an actor, and what project she’s currently working on.
For Dinner With Dames #13, Cinefemme gathered a group of women filmmakers to dine with the night’s mentor, VJ Boyd, writer on CBS’s S.W.A.T.
It’s been 25 years since Groundhog Day premiered, but its enduring quality lives on. Its humor, tender performances, sincerity, and feel-good ending are just as impactful as the raw existential statement that it provides about how to find true contentment.
We had an opportunity to talk with Lin Oeding, director of the upcoming film Braven starring Jason Momoa, about his experiences directing the film and also his career thus far.