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“El Mariachi” at 30 Years: Looking Back at the Scrappy Passion That Brought the Film to Life
By Shahnaz Mahmud Hands down, 1993 was a great year for the independent film community. One of the main highlights: Robert Rodriguez’s El Mariachi. Who
The Long Journey to the Big Screen for “Alma’s Rainbow” Highlights a Bigger Issue Facing Black Women Filmmakers
“Alma’s Rainbow” [working title was “Violette (Balancing Dreams)”] being developed in the 1984 Directors Lab. by Aramide Tinubu Well into the 21st century, Hollywood remains
Coming Soon: 6 Upcoming Projects Proving that “Vietnamese American New Wave” Is What’s Up Next
By Thuc Doan Nguyen There are signs that Vietnamese Americans and our stories are the next powerhouses when it comes to filmed entertainment. Vietnamese American
From “Bottle Rocket” to “The French Dispatch”: A Brief Tribute to Wes Anderson’s Visual Storytelling
Wes Anderson puts up the poster for his new short film Bottle Rocket at the 1993 Sundance Film Festival. by Laura Studarus At the 1993
What to Watch: 11 Feature and Short Films Examining American Presidents and Presidential Politics
“Chisholm ’72 — Unbought & Unbossed” tells the story of Shirley Chisholm, who ran for the office of president in 1972 as a “candidate for
Film Festival Watch: Sundance Institute–Supported Films at the 2023 Berlinale
It’s no secret that we love film festivals. The excitement of discovery and premieres is intoxicating. We can never get enough! And even though our
Here Are 12 Rom-Coms to Watch for Anyone Who Loves Love
By Vanessa Zimmer A classic romantic comedy goes with anything. First date? A safe choice. Group date? Ideal for a night of spirited fun. Old
Seven Films to Help You Through Heartbreak this Valentine’s Day
This story was originally published on February 11, 2022. By Stephanie Ornelas It might be a time to celebrate love on Monday, but many will
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Saim Sadiq, the Filmmaker Behind “Joyland”
One of the most exciting things about starting each year with the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of
Rory Kennedy’s Documentaries Build on Research, Responsibility, and Real People
Director Rory Kennedy speaks during an event at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival. By Vanessa Zimmer Take comfort that Rory Kennedy is one of those
The Moral Ambivalence of “Stoker” Still Freaks Me Out
by Laura Studarus 2013’s slow-moving horror film Stoker is the story of a family where seemingly nothing happens. Set in an upper-class Connecticut community in
Give Me the Backstory: Get to Know Charlotte Regan, the Writer-Director of “Scrapper”
One of the most exciting things about starting each year with the Sundance Film Festival is having a front-row seat for the bright future of
What to Watch: Four Sundance Fest Films That Embody the Immigrant Experience
By Murtada Elfadl Memory is a tricky beast. Often what we remember or what we try to forget rules our emotional lives. Immigrants, who leave
“Minari,” “Mississippi Masala” Among Films Celebrating February Anniversaries
Steven Yeun and Yeri Han star in “Minari.” By Vanessa Zimmer Abraham Lincoln and George Washington have some distinguished colleagues celebrating February birthdays. Some fine