Film Festivals

The 20th Annual Animation Show Of Shows: 3 Oscar Shortlist & A Variety of Characters Makes For One Outstanding Showcase
The 20th Annual Animation Show Of Shows: 3 Oscar Shortlist & A Variety of Characters Makes For One Outstanding Showcase

For the 20th Annual Animated Show of Shows, 15 animated films were selected, curated to form this captivating showcase – with three currently on the shortlist for the 2019 Oscar Animated Shorts Nominations. 

A Preview Of Russian Film Week In New York

This is a preview of four films that will play during Russian Film Week in New York 2018, which kicks off Saturday, December 8 at the SVA Theater and runs through December 14.

Monsterfest VII: HELL FEST
Monsterfest VII: HELL FEST

It is a shame when a movie like Hell Fest this is let down by the very reason for its existence – a slasher movie is only as strong as its slasher and the fear that slasher creates.

Monsterfest VII: DRAGGED ACROSS CONCRETE

Anchored by three brilliant central performances, Dragged Across Concrete is an interesting, unpredictable movie that zigs when we expect it to zag.

UK Jewish Film Festival 2018: Part One - Women Lead the Way
UK Jewish Film Festival 2018 Part One: Women Lead The Way

Becky Kukla recaps her time at the 2018 UK Jewish Film Festival, where a record number of female directed films are finding their time in the spotlight.

In Melbourne, Australia This Week: Monster Fest VII: The Homecoming
In Melbourne, Australia This Week: Monster Fest VII: The Homecoming

Monster Fest comes to Melbourne’s Cinema Nova from Thursday November 22nd to November 25th for Monster Fest VII: The Homecoming.

Milwaukee Film Festival 2018: BIRDS OF PASSAGE: This One Will Stay In Your Mind For Quite Some Time
Milwaukee Film Festival 2018: BIRDS OF PASSAGE

In the spring of 2016, Embrace of the Serpent, “[Y]oung people, when they see this…

Tokyo International Film Festival: THE MANGA MASTER: The Anatomy Of A Disappointing Biopic

The Manga Master takes a potentially interesting subject, and transforms his life into the stuff of biopic cliche.

Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Love & Friendship With CHAOTIC LOVE POEMS & RENT A FRIEND
Tokyo International Film Festival: Karaoke Rooms & Bathhouses

In our latest recap from the Tokyo International Film Festival coverage, Tynan Yanaga reviews Lust in a Karaoke Box and Melancholic.

ONE CUT OF THE DEAD: Zombies Bite Back On Blu-Ray
The 2018 Japanese Film Festival Australia: ONE CUT FOR THE DEAD

One Cut for the Dead is an inventive zombie comedy that encourages the feel good celebration of the hard work that goes into making any film.

Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Retrospective On SOME LIKE IT HOT
Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Retrospective On SOME LIKE IT HOT

In part three of our Tokyo International Film Festival coverage, we discuss a retrospective on the comedy classic Some Like it Hot.

Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Love & Friendship With CHAOTIC LOVE POEMS & RENT A FRIEND
Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Love & Friendship With CHAOTIC LOVE POEMS & RENT A FRIEND

In part 1 of our Tokyo International Film Festival coverage, Tynan Yanaga reviews Chaotic Love Poems and Rent A Friend.

Tokyo International Film Festival 2018 Part II: Ramen Teh: A Heartwarming Foodie Delight
Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: RAMEN TEH: A Heartwarming Foodie Delight

From start to finish, Ramen Teh is a joy, telling a powerful story about how our shared love of food can transcend cultural barriers.

London Film Festival 2018, Final Report: From Beale Street To Classic Hollywood

Our London Film Festival coverage is coming to an end! For our final report, we discuss If Beale Street Could Talk, Stan & Ollie, Shadow and more.

Winners Of The 2018 Drunken Film Fest Oakland

We present to you the winners of the 2018 Drunken Film Fest, which this year had a series in Oakland, California.