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MONEY TALK$ is a daring and poignant unsentimental portrait of a society on the brink. Director Tony Mucci’s directorial debut showcases a deft understanding of how money can become a powerful agent of human behavior. By tracing the path of a single banknote, the film invites viewers to reflect on the moral and societal costs of economic survival, making it a standout work in contemporary short filmmaking. – Review by Gregg W. Morris, Editor, Reviewer of the WORD
THE PROFESSIONAL PARENT has racked up 44 official selections at international film festivals, including eight official Oscar®-qualifying festivals, across 23 countries. The film last screened in NYC in 2024 at the Canadian Screen Award Qualifying New York Shorts…
Based on a true event, it’s directed by Stephanie Laing, written by Jonathan Keasey and Brant Boivin, and starring Rose Byrne, Dominic Sessa, Demi Lovato, Ariana DeBose, Octavia Spencer, and Simon Rex. {I’m publishing Part 1 because I want to…
“A testament to the resilience, creativity, and cultural richness of Black artists in the Pacific Northwest. At its heart is the annual music program that brings together the largest gathering of Black musical talent on a single stage in the region, a powerful celebration of Juneteenth and the spirit of community it embodies.” –
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Savvy folks know they need their mojos working in these dreadful times of alarming never-ending ghastly breaking news headlines about the economy, tariffs, immigration, Gaza & Ukraine, White House TACO Tantrums … and so on … and so forth. Good…
Poignant and timely. An awe-inspiring, must-watch for those interested in – and those who should be interested in – social justice, real American history and the power of grassroots movements to make things happen positively. The film does not blink at the violence and menace perpetrated by non-Native Americans nor does it shrink from it but the footnotes shouldn’t be ignored. Filmmaker Mike Bradley offers viewers the rare opportunity to engage with a powerhouse cinematic narrative of resistance, cultural preservation and the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights.
– By Gregg W. Morris, the WORD
Taking place April 3 – April 6 in New Orleans, Louisiana at the Prytania Theatres, the horror festival will welcome audiences back to America’s most haunted city with a terrifying selection of new and classic films as well as the extensive offs-screen offerings including interactive events, live performances, immersive programming and special guests that the annual horror staple has become known for. By Gregg W. Morris, Editor, Reviewer
During this short film beaut, audiences may overlook or even forget the things they’ve come to expect in regular feature films but those missing ingredients enhance this superb short, things such as a small cast, minimalist dialogue for much of the film and the fact that the film short isn’t in the preferred widescreen format. – Review by Gregg W. Morris
Opening Night Feature Peas And Carrots WORLD Premiere I USA, 2024, 96 min. DIRECTOR: Evan Oppenheimer Joey Wethersby is a typical 16-year-old New York girl — if your typical New Yorker had parents who were in a one-hit wonder band…
Cited by Moviemaker Magazine as one of the 2024 “Coolest Film Festivals” in the world, Dances With Films’ rapid growth in New York City along with its current place as L.A.’s top film festival for platforming truly independent filmmaking, makes DWF the only film festival organization offering “discovery” titles in major film festival events in both of those cities.
Showcasing brand new work by filmmakers on both coasts, most of which have yet to be seen or picked up for distribution has become a hallmark for Dances With Films’ Founders and Directors Leslee Scallon and Michael Trent. – Article by Gregg W. Morris