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The Heart-Ache in ‘Stay Awake’ Focuses on How Two Brothers Deal with It

Stay Awake Rating: 8/10 Director & Screenwriter: Jamie Sisley Style: Family Drama Time: 94 minutes By Mike Szymanski Although the disease of addiction is rampant throughout small communities throughout America, very few films have truly captured the pain and angst of what it does inside a family than in “Stay Awake.” The frustrations of the two brothers in the movie are issues that anyone can … Continue reading The Heart-Ache in ‘Stay Awake’ Focuses on How Two Brothers Deal with It

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DONAL LOGUE, PALOMA KWIATKOWSKI, DAVID MAZOUZ & ADAM BEACH BOARD THE ISLAND BETWEEN TIDES

 It was announced today that production has begun on The Island Between Tides in Prince Rupert, BC. The supernatural thriller is written and directed by Andrew Holmes (Dolph) and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Austin Andrews (Julie and the Phantoms). The feature film, based on Peter Pan author J.M. Barrie’s gothic bedtime story Mary Rose, stars Paloma Kwiatkowski (Riot Girls), Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy), David Mazouz (Gotham), Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter), and Golden … Continue reading DONAL LOGUE, PALOMA KWIATKOWSKI, DAVID MAZOUZ & ADAM BEACH BOARD THE ISLAND BETWEEN TIDES

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“Royalty Free” Tells of Making The World A better Place Through Music And A Dream

By Sherletta Germain  “Royalty Free” is a story of Kevin McCloud and his ability to make the world a better place through his composition of music. I really enjoyed the film because it didn’t just show one layer of who Kevin is. The film showed the ups and downs; the good versus the bad . Kevin’s career was interesting in how he kind of accidentally … Continue reading “Royalty Free” Tells of Making The World A better Place Through Music And A Dream

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When Getting ‘Crabs!’ Is A Good Thing: A Succulent Horror-Comedy To Get Your Claws Into

Crabs! Rating: 10/10 Director & Screenwriter: Pierce Berolzheimer Style: Horror/Comedy Time: 80 minutes By Mike Szymanski Lately — well at least for the past two years — it is very rare that I laugh out loud over a movie, and this one had me doing it from the first scene. So thank you “Crabs!” for getting me to giggle in this strange and unfunny times. … Continue reading When Getting ‘Crabs!’ Is A Good Thing: A Succulent Horror-Comedy To Get Your Claws Into

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WIFTV ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS FOR THE 2022 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL 

Women In Film and Television Vancouver (WIFTV) announced the award winners for the 17th annual Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (VIWFF) this weekend. The ceremony was a live virtual event featuring filmmakers from around the globe. “With so many fantastic films in the program, the jury had a tough job! We are really proud of how well the awards reflect our intentions for the … Continue reading WIFTV ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS FOR THE 2022 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN FILM FESTIVAL 

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YVR SCREEN SCENE ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISER FOR UKRAINE

YVR SCREEN SCENE FOR UKRAINEA gala evening in support of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine featuring a special screening of Maidan On March 30, the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people will fill the big screen at VIFF Centre as part of YVR Screen Scene For Ukraine, an evening in support of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.  The centrepiece of the evening is a special screening of Maidan, Ukrainian … Continue reading YVR SCREEN SCENE ANNOUNCES FUNDRAISER FOR UKRAINE

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Federation Entertainment Will Release The Thrilling Dutch Noir Series Red Light on Amazon Prime March 22, 2022

Ten Episode Women-Driven Series Based on a Script by Carice van Houten(Game of Thrones) and Halina Reijn (Instinct) The award-winning ten part Belgian/Dutch co-production, Red Light will air on Amazon Prime beginning March 22, 2022. It is one of the several ambitious series distributed by Paris-based Federation Entertainment, alongside the thrillers Amsterdam Vice, The Bureau, Bad Banks and Around the World in 80 Days. Red Light is the latest production from Carice van Houten’s (Game of … Continue reading Federation Entertainment Will Release The Thrilling Dutch Noir Series Red Light on Amazon Prime March 22, 2022

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A True Story About A Mother’s Fight for her Child is Featured in ‘Three Corners of Deception’ (Movie Review)

Three Corners of Deception Director: Meleeka Clary Style: Drama, Docu-Feature Rating: 8/10 By Mike Szymanski This is a most fascinating docu-drama. This movie called “Three Corners of Deception” records the true-life story of Dr. Maleeka Clary who also is the screenwriter, director and actress in the movie. Maleeka got into a nasty marriage and lost custody of her son by what she says is a … Continue reading A True Story About A Mother’s Fight for her Child is Featured in ‘Three Corners of Deception’ (Movie Review)

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Adam Piron to Lead Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program

Sundance Institute announced that Adam Piron, a longtime staff member of the Institute’s Indigenous Program, has been named the Director of the Indigenous Program.  In this new role,  Adam will lead Sundance’s  engagement and investment in global Indigenous storytellers and will take over the Director position that Bird Runningwater left several months ago. The Institute’s commitment to supporting Indigenous artists is woven throughout its history; amplifying … Continue reading Adam Piron to Lead Sundance Institute’s Indigenous Program

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PENÉLOPE CRUZ TO BE HONORED WITH Montecito Award AT The 2022 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Penélope Cruz will be honored with the Montecito Award at the 37th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Cruz will receive the award on Tuesday, March 8 at an in-person conversation about her career leading up to this year’s performance in Pedro Almodóvar’s PARALLEL MOTHERS from Sony Pictures Classic. “In the most complex role written by the master Almodovar, Penelope Cruz delivers the best performance … Continue reading PENÉLOPE CRUZ TO BE HONORED WITH Montecito Award AT The 2022 SANTA BARBARA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

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Fourth Annual Mammoth Film Festival Unveils Winners at Exclusive Awards Ceremony at Canyon Lodge at Mammoth Mountain/Marks the First Film Festival Event to Stream Live in the Metaverse

The fourth annual Mammoth Film Festival held a star-studded awards ceremony on February6th, 2022 at Canyon Lodge at Mammoth Mountain, in Mammoth Lakes, California. The festival, founded by Tanner Beard and Tomik Mansoori with executive directors Alex Chando and Theo Dumont, was presented this year by Marina Studios and Compelling Pictures with partners Resorts World Las Vegas, Mou Boots, A Shoc Energy and PATH Water. … Continue reading Fourth Annual Mammoth Film Festival Unveils Winners at Exclusive Awards Ceremony at Canyon Lodge at Mammoth Mountain/Marks the First Film Festival Event to Stream Live in the Metaverse

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Sundance Institute Announces the 2022 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Short Film Challenge

Competition Will Lead to Selection of the Next 10 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellows WHAT: The Sundance Institute and Adobe are teaming up to find the next Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellows—emerging filmmakers ages 18 to 25 who are looking to take their careers to the next level. They are encouraged to submit their short film now to be considered for a year-long Sundance Ignite … Continue reading Sundance Institute Announces the 2022 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Short Film Challenge

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2022 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCESAWARD WINNERS

“Hannah Ha Ha,” “Forget Me Not,” “Straighten Up and Fly Right,” and “Killing the Eunuch KHAN” take home Grand Jury Prizes Audience Awards went to“The Civil Dead,” “Iron Family,” and “The Ember Knight Show: “Getting Mad” Ethan Eng, Director of “Therapy Dogs” is awarded the AGBO Fellowship including a $25,000 prize and mentorship from Joe and Anthony Russo The 28th Slamdance Film Festival announced the winners of … Continue reading 2022 SLAMDANCE FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCESAWARD WINNERS

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2022 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED 

Top Jury Prizes Go To Nanny (U.S. Dramatic), The Exiles (U.S. Documentary), All That Breathes (World Cinema Documentary) and Utama (World Cinema Dramatic) Navalny (U.S. Documentary) and Cha Cha Real Smooth (U.S. Dramatic)Win Audience Awards Presented by Acura Navalny Wins Festival Favorite Award After nine days, 84 feature films and 59 short films, the juries have deliberated and the audience has voted, and Friday night the 2022 Sundance Film Festival’s Awards were announced. The award-winning films will screen … Continue reading 2022 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS ANNOUNCED 

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NBA SUPERSTAR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SHAQUILLE O’NEAL

TO HOSTS SPECIAL FREE WEEKEND NOON SCREENINGS OF “THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL” THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES AT THE LAEMMLE THEATRES THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY JAN 29 AND 30 LUSIA “LUCY” HARRIS – THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL – courtesy of New York Times Op-Docs/Breakwater Films NBA Superstar and now Executive Producer Shaquille O’Neal announced special free matinee screenings this weekend only in Los Angeles of his short … Continue reading NBA SUPERSTAR/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SHAQUILLE O’NEAL

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Sundance Institute Announces 2022 January Screenwriters Lab Fellows 

he Sundance Institute announced today 16 writers invited to develop 12 original projects at the 2022 Screenwriters Lab, which will be hosted online from January 15-18. The Fellows were selected from 3,200 submissions to further develop their scripts with the guidance of accomplished advisors, some of whom are alumni of the Screenwriters Lab themselves. The 2022 lab wil take place under the leadership of Michelle Satter (Founding … Continue reading Sundance Institute Announces 2022 January Screenwriters Lab Fellows 

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2022 Sundance Film Festival: “Beyond Film” Line-Up Announced

The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the 2022 Sundance Film Festival Beyond Film lineup produced by the Festival, all of which are free to the public. These thought provoking and entertaining talks and events will include three conversation series (Power of Story, Cinema Cafe, and The Big Conversation) and more. The Festival takes place from January 20 – 30, 2022 on an enhanced online platform at Festival.Sundance.org and on … Continue reading 2022 Sundance Film Festival: “Beyond Film” Line-Up Announced

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2022 Sundance Film Festival: Latest Additions Announced

Two World-Premiere Documentaries Added to Festival Lineup; Individual Tickets On Sale Now The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the addition of two world premiere feature films for the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival will  take place online at Festival.Sundance.org; on The Spaceship, a bespoke immersive platform; and in person at seven Satellite Screens venues around the country during the Festival’s second weekend. The Festival takes … Continue reading 2022 Sundance Film Festival: Latest Additions Announced

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Inheritance Italian Style

By Mike Szymanski Think of “Inheritance Italian Style” as like a dark comedy melodrama with wacky characters, over-the-top acting, and unpredictable liaisons all set in a beautiful countryside estate. It’s enjoyable, heart-felt, ridiculous, sad, and funny. Five sisters come together to discuss the dividing up of the family furniture well before their parents are gone in a large villa in Sicily. The countryside and the … Continue reading Inheritance Italian Style

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Announcing the Jury Members of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival

he nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the members of the six juries awarding prizes for artistic and cinematic achievement at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. Also announced was the jury for the Alfred P. Sloan Film Prize.The Festival takes place January 20-30 via our enhanced online platform at Festival.Sundance.org and in person at seven Satellite Screens venues around the country during the Festival’s second weekend. Sixteen celebrated … Continue reading Announcing the Jury Members of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival

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