By Flo Dwek About RUMBLE Director: Catherine Bainbridge, Co-Director: Alfonso Maiorana; 2017; 102 min This revelatory documentary – an award winner at Sundance Film Festival – brings to light the profound and overlooked influence of Indigenous people on popular music in North America. Focusing on music icons like Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Taboo… Read more »
By Joslyn Rose Lyons I knew, from a very early age, that I wanted to make movies. I didn’t know how I would do it, I just followed my passion and it’s continued to lead me on this path. Documenting the creative process has always inspired my work. I created The Museum of Light, where… Read more »
By Ilya Tovbis for the Washington Jewish Film Festival WJFF Director Ilya Tovbis talked with director Gillian Robespierre about her new film Landline, her influences, collaborators and political humor that’s gone sour. Landline opened in DC-area theaters on July 28th – tickets and more information can be found at landlinemovie.com. Original article can be found here. ILYA: I believe it’s the fourth time you, Jenny… Read more »
By Maya Pearson In Gillian Robespierre’s newest indie dramedy, LANDLINE, the Jacobs family attempts to prevent an inevitable meltdown amidst the backdrop of a quintessentially nineties New York City. John Turturro (BARTON FINK, O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU?) and Edie Falco (NURSE JACKIE, THE SOPRANOS) portray Alan and Pat, parents trapped in a rapidly dissolving marriage…. Read more »
by Brian T. Carney for Washington Blade Actor Rachel Weisz did not do a lot of preparation for her dazzling star turn in the new movie “My Cousin Rachel,” based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier. “I read the script and I learned to ride side saddle and that was about it in terms of… Read more »
by Flo Dwek A major metropolitan area in the United States lies dangerously close to a large landfill containing radioactive waste — and an escalating underground fire. As concerned citizens attempt to halt a potential catastrophe, they discover that they may be running out of time to save their homes, health and lives. – Chuck… Read more »
by Flo Dwek, transcribed by Word Wizards Rama Burshtein is the award-winning writer, director and producer of FILL THE VOID. Her latest feature film, THE WEDDING PLAN, comes to theaters on May 26. Originally titled as THROUGH THE WALL, the film had its Israeli premiere in 2016. This comedic drama stars Noa Koler as… Read more »