Here's a well-made film from Brazil. Called Paulista (Quanto Dura o Amor), the second Cinequest screener that Loni and I have watched, it follows the ups and downs of three relationships. It recently played at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Sex, and sexual identity play a big role and...

Okay, so here we go, let the flood of film begin. Exciting times. We're 20 days away from the opening night of the Cinequest 20 film festival, and based on the amount of social media interaction, news, and announcements, it's going to be a great one. Last week we...

Who knew a library could be grounds for such wicked office politics? It all starts when a fresh-out-of-rehab goth slacker Nikki Reynolds (Betsy Brandt) takes a job at the local library. Strict, by-the-book head librarian Betty Bonhauser (Elisa Bocanegra) is quick to remind everyone using a flip chart of her family's...

We've been working our way through the catalog of Cinequest DVD releases leading up to the 20th anniversary for the festival in February 2010. And one of the thrills of watching indie films like this terrific gem, Batad, is that you can really feel every ounce of passion that went...

'The Time Traveller's Wife' is another movie amongst several that deals with the theme of true love transcending time. Others in this category include 'Benjamin Button' and the latest vampire craze. As Hollywood tries to grapple with the true essence of love in a world where technology is making more...

In the mood for something different? How about an eccentric Swiss black comedy? Yes. I know what you're thinking. Not another eccentric Swiss black comedy. Beresina is an intriguing, quirky musical that played at Cannes and Cinequest, and is now available as a Cinequest release. It is regarded as one...

Ever since the movie Julie & Julia arrived in cinemas, I've been meaning to go see it. The wonderful write up by Pat Reardon on her experiences with making Beef Bourguignon only tempted me further. Alas, between the theater season being in full swing, a pile of Cinequest movies...

https://vimeo.com/7132803 Celebrity stalkers are not a new phenomena, but the treatment of the subject matter in this "true film" is unique. Directed by Nick Tucker, this documentary distributed by Cinequest, provides an up-close and disturbing view of fandom. Gordon, an idealistic young man from a small town in California, has a "friendship" with Natalie Portman....

Are you clumsy like me... banging your head, biting your tongue, stubbing your toe?  Then you'll relate to poor Fumi. But watch what happens when she turns her handicap into a force for good. I hope you'll agree it's an inspiring way to start the week! Our Cinequest film review...

I like films that eschew absolutes. The villain is not pure evil. The protagonist is not pure gold. Rather, characters exhibit rough and tumble human weaknesses that cause them to tread a moral slippery slope. 'Falling', an indie film distributed by Cinequest, is one of those films. It even has a...