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SXSW Review: FIRST REFORMED: The Culmination Of Schrader's Career
SXSW Review: FIRST REFORMED: The Culmination Of Schrader’s Career

First Reformed had its U.S. premiere at SXSW, with Paul Schrader and Ethan Hawke in attendance. First Reformed brings Paul Schrader’s career to a full circle, with both strong Bressonian and Taxi Driver influences.

Adventures in Austin: A Love Letter From SXSW
Shawn’s SXSW Diary – Monday: Something New, Something Borrowed

Shawn Glinis reviews the two films he saw on the Monday of SXSW: Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade and Bart Layton’s American Animals.

SXSW Review: HALF THE PICTURE: Death By A Thousand Cuts For Hollywood Misogyny

Amy Adrion’s must-see documentary HALF THE PICTURE features many prominent women filmmakers who open up about their experiences with discrimination in Hollywood.

Berlinale 2018, Days 9 & 10: The Festival Comes To A Close
Berlinale 2018, Days 9 & 10: The Festival Comes To A Close

In Gus Edgar’s final rundown of the films of the Berlinale, he reviews Die Tomorrow, Ága, Human, Space, Time and Human, In The Aisles and more.

Berlinale 2018, Days 9 & 10: The Festival Comes To A Close
Berlinale 2018 Days 7 & 8: The Best The Festival Has To Offer

In this report from the Berlinale in Berlin, Germany, Gus Edgar reviews Golden Bear winner Touch Me Not, Chinese film An Elephant Sitting Still, Soderbergh’s Unsane and more.

Berlinale 2018, Days 9 & 10: The Festival Comes To A Close
Berlinale 2018, Days 5 & 6: The Competition Hardly Heats Up

Gus Edgar reports from the Berlinale in Berlin with reviews of Pig, Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot, Season of the Devil, 7 Days in Entebbe and U-July 22.

Berlinale 2018, Days 9 & 10: The Festival Comes To A Close
Berlinale 2018, Days 3 & 4: Provocation Reigns Supreme

In this report from day 3 and 4 at Berlinale 2018, we cover Dovlatov, Eva, Transit, Our House, The Real Estate and Jahilya.

Berlinale 2018, Days 9 & 10: The Festival Comes To A Close
Berlinale 2018 Days 1 & 2: Dogs, Dread, And Damsels In Distress

Gus Edgar is covering the Berlinale 2018 and in this overview, offers quick reviews of Isle of Dogs, Tower. A Bright Day. and Damsel.

Femme Frontera: An Interview With Writer/Director Angie Reza Tures
Femme Frontera: An Interview With Writer/Director Angie Reza Tures

Chris Watt spoke with Angie Reza Tures, the director of the Femme Frontera Filmmaker Showcase, a celebration of women filmmakers from the U.S.-Mexico border, which takes place on January 25th in Los Angeles.

5 DOC NYC Films You Can Watch Right Now
5 DOC NYC Films You Can Watch Right Now

Ivy Lofberg reports on five compelling and must-see documentaries from the DOC NYC Documentary Festival that you can watch right now.

53rd Chicago International Film Festival Report
53rd Chicago International Film Festival Report

At the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival, writer Laura Birnbaum recalls the wonderful films she was able to see.

Heartland Film Festival Report #3
Heartland Film Festival Report #3

In her final report, Emily recalls more films from the Heartland Film Festival, including Thelma, Dolores, Liyana and more.

Renaissance Woman & EMIFF Founder & Director Sandra Seeling Lipski Talks All Things Film
Renaissance Woman & EMIFF Founder Sandra Seeling Lipski Talks 6th Annual Opening This Week

We spoke with Sandra Seeling Lipski, founder of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, just before its 6th opening this week!

Adelaide Film Festival: Week 2 Report
Adelaide Film Festival: Week 2 Report

In the final week at Adelaide Film Festival, Alex Lines recalls some of the films he saw, including documentaries & inspired foreign dramas.

Heartland Film Festival Report #3
Heartland Film Festival Report #2

On the second report from Heartland Film Festival, Emily Wheeler discusses 3 films, which range from a French drama to an Australian Western.