This Film Festival officially kicked off October 23 at The Culver Theater in Culver City, California – this reviewer is zooming in to catch up. There was a red-carpet celebration and the Los Angeles premiere of It’s Dorothy, alongside the series premiere of Remember and additional opening night selections. The Los Angeles premiere of It’s Dorothy brought the story full circle, returning to Culver City where The Wizard of Oz was originally filmed. – Gregg W. Morris, Editor-Reviewer
AFTER DARK was Oscar-qualified after winning Best International Short Film at the Foyle Film Festival in 2024, cementing Forbes’ reputation as one of Scandinavia’s most exciting emerging directors. It world-premiered at Palm Springs International ShortFest (USA, 2024) and has since…
This is a superb thought-provoking and emotionally resonant film. I regard it as one of those rare gems that is open to much more interpretation than what the publicity suggests. That is, if legions of patrons of the WORD watch it – and they should – I would expect a variety of responses and interpretations about what it’s truly about. It’s a scream of a cinematic Rorschach Test.
– Review by Gregg W. Morris, the WORD Editor-Reviewer
Now available on VOD, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Vimeo on Demand and YouTube Movies. In 1976 a group of people in the desert for a photo shoot, stumble upon an abandoned town called Savage. But they…
This year, the Forum takes place after the elimination of federal funding for public media, which only amplifies the need for the forum, said Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute Executive Director Ken Jacobson. “With the loss of key sources of federal funding, filmmakers are in need of information about funding, distribution, and new ways of reaching audiences.
This writer-editor’s assessments of what audiences can expect are based on deep-diving and power-diving in the race-against-time, procedure-driven drama of A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE which is unnervingly plausible because it brings to mind so several perils going on around the globe. WORD patrons should expect edge of the seat thrills.
Alert: I ONLY REST IN THE STORM is having its North American premiere at the 63rd New York Film Festival (NYFF) at Lincoln Center. It screens on Sunday, October 5, at 6 p.m. and Monday, October 6, at 4:30 p.m.…
In This Article Is a Synopsis of an Interview-Discussion-Q&A With the Director. Part 2 is in the works. ON THE OUTS Directed by Lori Silverbush, Michael Skolnik – 20th Anniversary Cast: Judy Marte, Anny Mariano, Paola Mendoza, Dominic Colón •…
In the interview, Calixto Chinchilla reflected on the festival’s long successful history, noting its survival through historically significant events like 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic, which tested its leadership and adaptability. Despite financial challenges, the festival is showcasing 120 films this year, highlighting its commitment to creativity and storytelling.
