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FOLLOWING HARRY: Director Susanne Rostock On Harry Belafonte, Activism, And The Power Of Legacy

Introduction Harry Belafonte is almost impossible to introduce without mentioning Day-O. The legendary performer became a global superstar through music, film, and television, but his...

TOO MANY BEASTS Review: Never Boaring But A Little Hammy

Introduction Sometimes at a film festival, you just have to watch a movie because that's what you can get to see at the time. This...

THE SOCIAL RECKONING Review: Like And Share

Sorkin My favorite thing about writer/director Aaron Sorkin is his ability to frame complicated topics in ways that are easily understood. Whether it's A Few...

WEAPONS (2025) Review: Lessons Learned

Introduction How did you feel about the 2022 movie Barbarian? You can read what I thought of Barbarian in detail, but to summarize, I was...

The Rise And Fall Of The Hollywood Studio System – Part 3: The Unmaking Of A Dream Machine: 1946–1950

Introduction As the smoke cleared over Europe and the Pacific in 1945, American soldiers came home to parades, prosperity—and to a Hollywood that was suddenly...

THE NAKED GUN (2025) Review: Put Your Zeitgeist Where Your Mouth Is

Introduction The main attraction of spoofs and parodies is that they make fun of something popular or familiar. Think about the most famous spoofs. Every...

THE BAD GUYS 2 Review: Everything An Animated Sequel Should Be…And More

Introduction I was struck while watching Pierre Perifel's The Bad Guys 2. Frankly, I was surprised to find that I was enjoying it as much...

Scholars Spotlight: Stanley Kubrick – Part One

Introduction Stanley Kubrick is widely regarded as one of the most important directors in film history. From his earliest documentary shorts to major works like...