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FRAMELINE42: 1985: Cory Michael Smith Gives A Star-Making Performance

1985 is a miracle of a film, one that pays tribute to an era, a generation past, and a culture that fueled the progress of LGBTQ civil rights for decades to come.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE TRADE: An Exposé Of The Highest Calibre (& Interview With Director Matthew Heineman)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: THE TRADE: An Exposé Of The Highest Calibre (& Interview With Director Matthew Heineman)

Matthew Heineman’s The Trade is an exposé of the highest calibre, examining up-close a crisis with no tangible solutions.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: LOST WARRIOR: Fighting For The Family (& Interviews With Directors)

Lost Warrior dares to challenge viewers on ideas of rehabilitation and forgiveness through its compelling case study of a young family separated by a cultural identity crisis.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: A WOMAN CAPTURED: Astonishing Access Into Life Of A Slave (& Interview With Filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: A WOMAN CAPTURED: Astonishing Access Into Life Of A Slave (& Interview With Director Bernadett Tuza-Ritter)

A Woman Captured is a haunting insight into the life of a modern slave; we were also able to talk with filmmaker Bernadett Tuza-Ritter about her experiences making the film.

Frameline42: IDEAL HOME: Coogan And Rudd Steal The Show
Frameline42: IDEAL HOME: Coogan & Rudd Steal The Show

Ideal Home is a heartwarming ode to acceptance and finding family in the most unlikely places.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: TIME TRIAL: Hypnotic Perspective From The Saddle (& Interview With Filmmaker Finlay Pretsell)
Sheffield Doc/Fest 10: TIME TRIAL: Hypnotic Perspective From The Saddle (& Interview With Filmmaker Finlay Pretsell)

We got a chance to speak to director Finlay Pretsell of cycling documentary Time Trial after it played at Sheffield Doc/Fest.

Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018: A Northern Success Story
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018: A Northern Success Story

Musanna Ahmed attended this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest and reviews some of the highlights: Minding the Gap, McQueen, and more.

Sydney Film Festival 2018: Guns, Girls & Gory Games
Sydney Film Festival 2018: Guns, Girls & Gory Games

At Syndey Film Festival, Alex Lines documents some of the films he was able to see, which range from wuxia films to revenge thrillers.

Sundance London 2018: NEVER GOIN' BACK, SKATE KITCHEN and YARDIE
Sundance London 2018: NEVER GOIN’ BACK, SKATE KITCHEN & YARDIE

In this Sundance London Film Festival Round-up, Alistair Ryder looks at the films he saw that charmed Sundance audiences enough to make the trip across the Atlantic.

Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival Roundup
Kicking + Screening Soccer Film Festival Roundup

If you’re a fan of film and/or soccer it’s impossible not to find things to like in all of these films, which played at this year’s Soccer Film Festival.

Tribeca Film Festival: Love And Family: BACK ROADS (with interviews) and DISOBEDIENCE
Tribeca Film Festival: Love & Family: BACK ROADS (With Interviews) & DISOBEDIENCE

Kristy Strouse spoke with the stars of Back Roads on the red carpet of Tribeca Film Festival, and reviews Sebastián Lelio’s Disobedience.

The Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival 2018 Report
The Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival 2018 Report

Alex Lines reports on his time during 2018 The Golden Koala Chinese Film Festival, held in Australia, and the films he was able to see: Interval and Fist & Faith.

Cannes 2018 Days 5 & 6: Drugs, Farce & The Best Film Of The Festival So Far
Cannes 2018 Days 5 & 6: Drugs, Farce & The Best Film Of The Festival So Far

On Cannes days 5 & 6, Gus Edgar saw a variety of films, including Gaspar Noe’s Climax, Mandy, and Spike Lee’s latest BlacKKKlansman.

Tribeca Reviews: ZOE, IN A RELATIONSHIP & WOMAN WALKS AHEAD

Kristy Strouse reviews her final batch of films from Tribeca Film Festival, including Zoe, In a Relationship, and Woman Walks Ahead.

Tribeca: 25th Anniversary Of SCHINDLER'S LIST Followed By Cast Panel
Tribeca: 25th Anniversary Of SCHINDLER’S LIST Followed By Cast Panel

Stephanie Archer reports on her time during Tribeca Film Festival 2018, and on her final day, recaps the Tribeca Retrospective Schindler’s List.