Has Hollywood Violence Gone Too Far?
When is it right to say enough Hollywood violence is enough? The depiction of violence in Hollywood films is as old as the industry itself. D.W Griffith’s landmark film The…
Palm Springs International ShortFest 2018
The 24th Palm Springs International ShortFest 2018 is about to begin With the New Year upon us, The Palm Springs International ShortFest will shortly be upon us. The festival is…
Best Short Films of 2017
With end of year fast approaching, we look at the best short films of 2017 This year has been a particularly good year for short film. 2017 saw more dedicated…
How Many Hollywood Remakes Is Enough?
Despite being drenched in glamour and founded on the notion of artistry, ‘Tinseltown’ at the end of the day is a business. In 2016 alone, Hollywood films grossed billions of…
The Rio de Janeiro International Short Film Festival
The Rio de Janeiro International Short Film Festival – Curta Cinema began on Wednesday and will run until the end of next week. The festival is an annual celebration of…
The Unprecedented Defense of the Fortress Deutschkreutz (1966)
Born during the last few years of the Second World War, Werner Herzog would become one of the central pillars of the New German Cinema movement that took place from…
How Do Hollywood Films Deal with Predatory Sexual Behavior
In the wake of the utterly repugnant details regarding Harvey Weinstein’s treatment of women over the past few decades, it is perhaps fitting to ask the question, how do Hollywood…
Before They Were Famous: The Best Short Films of David Lynch
Director David Lynch is one of the world’s most famous and distinctive filmmakers. He has been a prolific filmmaker throughout his career, having directing a total of 62 films to…
Austin Film Festival
This week sees the start of the 23rd annual Austin Film Festival. If last year is anything to go by, the festival promises to be a 10-day audiovisual cultural delight…
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