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Jacob Burns Film Center: A Hub For Rising Documentarians From Middle East & North Africa
Jacob Burns Film Center: A Hub For Rising Documentarians From Middle East & North Africa

Since its creation, the Jacob Burns Film Center has curated timely, poignant series aimed to enlighten and uplift its audiences. The theater, located in Westchester County, NY, is always one step ahead of the curve. Coming up this month is another exciting exhibit, entitled Greenhouse.

#WomenDirectorWeek: The Challenge Of Watching Only Female-Directed Films For One Week
#WomenDirectorWeek: The Challenge Of Watching Only Female-Directed Films For One Week

Join us in our challenge to watch only female-directed films for an entire week, and find out how hard that actually is.

The Uncomfortable Post-Truth Of RESERVOIR DOGS
The Uncomfortable Post-Truth Of RESERVOIR DOGS

Reservoir Dogs, though seemingly a time capsule due to having premiered 25 years ago, is actually quite potent in today’s post-truth world.

Trying to Keep Our Sanity: In Unironic Praise Of Bad Movies
Trying to Keep Our Sanity: In Unironic Praise Of Bad Movies

It’s become the norm to watch bad movies to make fun of bad movies, but why don’t watch them just because they’re a ton of fun?

Godzilla As Metaphore For Climate Change In SHIN GODZILLA
Godzilla As Metaphore For Climate Change In SHIN GODZILLA

Like all Godzilla films, Shin Godzilla criticises how governments respond to disasters – but in this film, it’s not nuclear, but natural disaster.

Director's Perspective: Post-Production
Director’s Perspective: Post-Production

Gene Fallaize, director of horror feature ‘Cain Hill’ gives us some insight on what post-production typically looks like for a film!

All the Same: Violence & The Western Anti-Hero In LOGAN
All The Same: Violence & The Western Anti-Hero In LOGAN

Logan serves up the classic Western anti-hero in the realm of a dystopia, spinning the myth around while also keeping its machismo intact.

The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: WINTER'S BONE
The Nominated Film You May Have Missed: WINTER’S BONE

Not only the birth of star Jennifer Lawrence, Winter’s Bone is also a gritty, eagerly grim look at small-town, poverty-stricken America.

Interview With FREE FIRE Director Ben Wheatley
Interview With FREE FIRE Director Ben Wheatley

Ben Wheatley’s new film FREE FIRE is out today and we spoke with him about the film, his filmography, and the extreme violence in his films.

Dinner With Dames: Dinner #7, With Zoë Bell (Recap)
Dinner With Dames: Dinner #7, With Zoë Bell (Recap)

For Dinner With Dames #7 Cinefemme gathered a group of female filmmakers to dine with Zoë Bell, actor, stuntperson and director.

Animated Sequels: Can They Really Compete?
Animated Sequels: Can They Really Compete?

Exploring the role of animated sequels such as Toy Story and Trolls as either worthwhile tales or money making schemes.

Casey Neistat
Do What You Can’t: YouTube Filmmaking & Casey Neistat

Casey Neistat is raising the bar of YouTube filmmaking, leading a new generation of creators that are democratizing the process of filmmaking.

ALIEN: COVENANT & The Problem With Prequels
ALIEN: COVENANT & The Problem With Prequels

The original Alien left many questions unanswered, which upcoming prequels will address. But do we even need those questions answered?

Actors As Auteurs: Making Room For Other Collaborators In Film Authorship
Actors As Auteurs: Making Room For Other Collaborators In Film Authorship

It’s time we opened up auteur theory to include more than the director; actors leave unique marks on their films, and deserve our critical attention.

"If We Build It, They Will Come:" Looking Toward This Month's Women's Media Summit With Filmmaker & Activist, Maria Giese
“If We Build It, They Will Come:” Looking Toward This Month’s Women’s Media Summit With Filmmaker & Activist, Maria Giese

We spoke with director & activist Maria Giese about the incredible organizational efforts behind the Women’s Media Summit, taking place 31 March – 2 April.