PHANTOM is a superbly made, kinetically charged, kick-butt, pugilistic, take-no-prisoners action thriller circa 1933 when Japan occupied Korea, stirring up anti-Japanese guerilla forces opposing the tyranny of the invaders. PHANTOM is cinematically lush in quality and imagination. It resonates with…
The 2023 22nd edition will include 8 world premieres, 9 international premieres, 32 North American premieres, 3 U.S. premieres, and 16 East Coast/New York premieres, showcasing the most exciting new action, comedy, drama, thriller, romance, horror, and art-house films from Hong Kong, Japan, China, South Korea, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and the United States. – Written and Edited by Gregg W. Morris.
A COW IN THE SKY has been regarded as one of the important films at the 2023 Tribeca Fest in light of the turbulent currents in these times of rising racial intolerance with its concomitant xenophobic insanity. It tells a true story about a young Ethiopian immigrant coming to terms living with growing up in America and that means coming to terms with the realpolitik of the American Dream in the aftermath of his father’s heinous murder by white supremacists. – Review by Gregg W. Morris
Nearly 58 million Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, must deal with a mental health challenge each year. About 53 million Americans, according to the AARP, are family caregivers, who face their own emotional distress in caring for loved ones. This is a story about an issue facing 100 million people. Article by Gregg W. Morris.
A Riveting Story Told in a Remarkable Kaleidoscopic Documentary Style by Director Richard Lui About the Effects of Mental Health Issues on American Families Q&A How did this film come about? How did the idea originate? What inspired you? Nine…
“Marissa remains in hiding while her children, including her four year old, are under surveillance – just due to their mom’s activism to protect the environment and land rights in the Philippines. We call on President Marcos Jr to swiftly drop the false charges against Marissa. The world is watching,” Director Seán Devlin was quoted as saying. – Article by Gregg W. Morris
The best of the best must-see movies in 2023. – Review by Gregg W. Morris, who shakes his head every time he watches PRUNING.
Tribeca Festival 2023 Competition Winners – “We take great pride in recognizing this year’s collection of diverse, trailblazing works and creators,” Cara Cusumano, Festival Director and Vice President of Programming was quoted as saying. “Today’s honorees are a compelling testament that storytelling across genres and platforms is on a vibrant and inspiring trajectory.” – Article by Gregg W. Morris, Editor, Publisher
A Film & Media Studies picture captured at a bizarre celebration and worth thousands of words even if one doesn’t know the specific details.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., together with the Legal Aid Society, New York County Defender Services, Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem and the Assigned Counsel Plan announced today the vacatur of 316 convictions tied to nine New York…