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‘Destination Unknown’ Doc Chronicles Harrowing Testimony of Holocaust Survivors
“Destination Unknown” is a powerful documentary in which 12 Holocaust survivors give first-hand accounts of their experiences during World War II. The film includes rare archive footage and photographs from the time, some of which include the subjects themselves, as well as family Super 8 footage of their lives after the war.
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Gilbert Gottfried at Friars Club for Screening of His Documentary ‘Gilbert’
Stand up comic Gilbert Gottfried, famous for telling tasteless and smutty jokes in a high-pitched, sandpaper voice, is the subject of director Neil Berkeley’s hilarious and moving documentary opening tonight at the IFC Center in the West Village. In the Milton Berle room at the Friars Club (where else?) on East 55th Street earlier in…
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‘Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me’ Doc Celebrates a One-of-a-Kind Talent
It’s about time someone made a documentary about Sammy Davis, Jr.’s consummate life. Directed by Samuel C. Pollard and written by Laurence Maslon, “Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me” is a well-rounded, fascinating portrait of a complex but astoundingly talented man who passed away at the young age of 64 in 1990.
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‘Heal’ Documentary Explores Mind / Body Medicine
Filmmaker Kelly Noonan Gores’ documentary called simply “Heal” is an exploration of mind/body medicine and the power of our bodies’ innate ability to heal themselves. She includes interviews with prominent alternative physicians and spiritual healers, as well as three people who have experienced difficult illnesses.
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Kathryn Hahn, Mila Kunis and Kristen Bell Celebrate Premiere of ‘A Bad Moms Christmas’
Good mothers go rogue again! Last night “A Bad Moms Christmas” celebrated its world premiere at the Village Theater in Westwood L.A. From the press release: “A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS follows our three under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. And if creating…
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Doc ‘Liyana’ is Talk of 2017 Citizen Jane Film Festival
During the 10th annual Citizen Jane Film Festival in Columbia, Missouri, which ended on Oct. 29, 2017, I asked a number of people to tell me their favorite of the films they’d seen. Nine times out of ten, the answer was “Liyana,” a documentary set in Swaziland, a small country in southern Africa. It was…
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Citizen Jane Film Festival: ‘The Light of the Moon’ is Realistic Portrayal of Rape Victim
“The Light of the Moon,” which won the Narrative Feature Audience Award at SXSW 2017, was a perfect film to be included in the Citizen Jane Film Festival in Columbia, Missouri this past weekend – a festival devoted to women filmmakers. Written and directed by Jessica M. Thompson, the film focuses on a woman who…
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10th Annual Citizen Jane Film Festival Closes with ‘In the Radiant City’
The 10th annual Citizen Jane Film Festival in Columbia, Missouri closed out on Oct. 29, 2017 with the feature drama “In the Radiant City.” Directed by Rachel Lambert, who co-wrote the script with Nathan Gregorski, the film stars Michael Abbott, Jr., Marin Ireland, Madisen Beaty, and Celia Weston.
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Citizen Jane Film Fest: 4 Films from the Bizarre to the Poignant
I saw eight feature-length films in this year’s Citizen Jane Film Festival, and I liked all but one of them. The work was consistently daring and/or innovative.
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10th Annual Citizen Jane Film Festival Opens with ‘Landline’
The Citizen Jane Film Festival in Columbia, Missouri, which celebrates women filmmakers, opened its tenth year on Oct. 27, 2017 with the feature comedy-drama “Landline.”
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Josh Brolin, Miles Teller and Taylor Kitsch Play Hero Firefighters in ‘Only the Brave’
“Only the Brave,” is based on the true story of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, a heroic unit of local firefighters that put their lives on the line to protect families and their communities. This elite firefighting team forges a unique brotherhood that comes into focus with one fateful fire. “Only the Brave” stars Josh Brolin,…
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‘Get Out’ Leads Gotham Awards Nominations/’Mudbound’ Gets Ensemble Award
Jordan Peele’s “Get Out,” led with four nominations from the Independent Filmmaker Project (IFP), including for best feature and actor. Greta Gerwig, a New York favorite, received three nominations for “Lady Bird,” including for breakthrough director and best screenplay. The news came this morning from the IFP, which announced their nominees for the 27th Annual…
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