All Roads for Movie Buffs Lead to Plaza Classic Film Festival
A recap of the Plaza Classic Film Festival, which ran in El Paso, Texas from August 4 – 14.
Festivals & Awards
TIFF 2016 Interview: Steve James on “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail”
An interview with Steve James, director of “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.”
A Sneak Peek at Noir City: Chicago 8
An in-depth preview of the films, including rarities and restorations, playing in the Noir City: Chicago 8 program at the Music Box Theatre.
Pens to Lens Gala Empowers Emerging Filmmakers
A report on the 2016 Pens to Lens Gala in Champaign, Illinois.
Ebertfest, Musicality Honored at HFPA’s Annual Grants Banquet
A report on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s 2016 Grants Banquet.
2016 Black Harvest Film Festival Preview
A preview of the 22nd Black Harvest Film Festival, running August 5 – September 1 at the Gene Siskel Film Center.
Fantasia Fest 2016: Highlights
A recap of the amazing 20th Fantasia Film Festival from our Montreal correspondent, Justine Smith.
“Ship Dreams” Lights Up Female Filmmakers Night
A report on the 2016 installment of Female Filmmakers Night at the Midwest Independent Film Festival.
Fantasia Fest 2016: “Tower,” “Creepy,” “Little Sister”
A report on three very different films from Montreal’s Fantasia International Film Festival.
Stanley Nelson to Receive Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award
A report on Stanley Nelson receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards.
TIFF Announces First Wave of Galas and Special Presentations
The first films announced for the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.
Fantasia Fest 2016: “Let Me Make You a Martyr,” “Tank 432,” “Man Underground,” “She’s Allergic to Cats”
A report on four movies from Montreal’s Fantasia Festival.
Chicago French Film Festival 2016 Preview
A preview of the upcoming 2016 Chicago French Film Festival, which runs July 22 – 28 at the Music Box Theater.
Fantasia Fest 2016: “Beware the Slenderman,” “The Unseen,” “The Master Cleanse”
A report from the 2016 Fantasia International Film Festival.
Fantasia Fest 2016: Welcome Home, Takashi Miike
An interview with the legendary Takashi Miike and a review of his two newest films.
2016 Japan Cuts Festival Preview
A preview of Japan Society’s upcoming 2016 Japan Cuts film program in New York City.
2016 Fantasia Film Festival Preview
A preview of the 20th Annual Fantasia Fest in Montreal, Canada.
Video: Cannes Interviews with Joel Edgerton, George Miller and More
Interviews with Joel Edgerton, George Miller and more at Cannes 2016.
AFI Docs 2016 Opens with Alex Gibney’s “Zero Days”
A recap of Wednesday night’s open of AFI Docs with Alex Gibney’s “Zero Days” and highlights of what’s to come.
New York Asian Film Festival 2016 Preview
A preview of the 2016 New York Asian Film Festival, including Sammo Hung’s “My Beloved Bodyguard” and Yee-sum Luk’s “Lazy Hazy Crazy.”
