WAR MACHINE, directed by David Michôd, appears to be a comedic and parodic take on a general’s war experiences. Nevertheless, do we really need a picture like this now?
Author: Greggory Morris
Human Rights Watch Film Festival
Twenty-one feature documentaries and panel discussions showcasing courageous activists during challenging times. Co-presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and IFC Center June 9-18, 2017.
Award Winners at the 2017 Harlem International Film Festival
Roberta Durrant’s KROTOA named Best Narrative Feature, Daniel Peddle’s GARDEN OF THE PEACEFUL DRAGON Best Documentary Feature Ilker Savaskurt’s GROOM’S BLOCK is Best World Film (Narrative) and Steven McGregor’s SERVANT OR SLAVE is honored as Best World Documentary Angela Robinson…
Kadia Goba Reviews DEAR BASKETBALL at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival
By Kadia Goba, Senior Editor and Special Correspondent Former L.A. Laker Kobe Bryant brings to life his nearly 2-year-old farewell letter to basketball. Much like his b-ball endeavors, Black Mamba doesn’t hold back in the production of this six-minute…
2017 Harlem International Film Festival, May 4 – 7
The 2017 Harlem International Film Festival announced the official selections for the 12th edition of the film festival taking place on May 4-7 at MIST Harlem (41 West 116th Street). Opening with the world premiere of Daniel Peddle’s inspirational documentary, GARDEN…
Tribeca Film Festival Immersive Arcade 2017
Article by James Kelly, Senior Editor and Special Correspondent May 4, 2017 Virtual Reality’s ability to immerse its audience into 360 degree worlds appeals to untold millions, even people who are otherwise uninterested in computer software or video games, and,…
2017 Tribeca Film Festival Stats Are, Well, Staggering
From April 19 to April 30, TFF presented 97 features, 57 short films, 31 immersive storytelling projects, 15 television shows, and 16 N.O.W. (New Online Work) projects from 42 countries, and more than 153,000 people engaged 531 screenings, talks and…
PSYCHOPATHS @ the Tribeca Film Festival
April 30, 2017 85 Minutes This movie creeped me out. The savage wit behind its levity took the edge off any semblance of verisimilitude, not that any was ever any intended, and that, thank the gods, kept me from being…
Tribeca Film Festival Audience Award Winners
Announced this evening: THE DIVINE ORDER (Die göttliche Ordnung), directed and written by Petra Volpe, won the Narrative award and HONDROS, directed by Greg Campbell, written by Greg Campbell and Jenny Golden, was chosen for the Documentary award. Each award…
Kadia Goba Reviews GILBERT, 2017 Tribeca Film Festival Documentary Review
By Senior Editor and Special Correspondent Kadia Goba April 29, 2017 96 Minutes World Premiere Director Neil Berkeley’s profiles an aging yet spry stand-up comedian in an unique approach to documenting professionals confronted with lifestyle changes brought on by…