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Explore the world of independent film with news, reviews, and interviews from a filmmaker’s perspective. This category covers Sundance, SXSW, and the broader indie scene—with a focus on storytelling, creative risk-taking, and emerging talent shaping the future of cinema.

Neither Heaven Nor Earth - Film Review
Film Reviews

Haunting “Neither Heaven Nor Earth” not to be missed

BY JEANNE POWELL — 08.05.2016
While on a mission in Afghanistan, a French captain's men begin to disappear. Clément Cogitore's war mystery features a thoughtful script, and brilliant performance by…
The Peregrine Novel mandatory reading Werner Herzog
Culture

Werner Herzog: Read visually-driven novels like ‘The Peregrine’ to better understand how to make films

BY CLINTON STARK — 07.26.2016
The beauty of filmmaking, film culture, and film history is that it is an interdisciplinary study. And, it requires you to read. A lot. And…
Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking
Culture

Film School 101: Werner Herzog teaches us filmmaking

BY CLINTON STARK — 07.21.2016
It’s official. I’m now “studying under” famed filmmaker Werner Herzog. Well, actually we all are… A few months ago I enrolled in the German director’s…
Blade Runner: Los Angeles in 2019
Culture

Blade Runner fans rejoice, sequel concept art looks fab

BY CLINTON STARK — 07.15.2016
If a movie is defined by its look, its mood, then Blade Runner is one of the industry’s most famous, celebrated examples. Ridley Scott’s 1982…
Zero Days - Film Review
Film Reviews

Zero Days: There are no rules of engagement for cyber weapons

BY JEANNE POWELL — 07.09.2016
As you watch Alex Gibney's latest documentary, prepare to be transported, just as you were with 'Inside Job' narrated by Matt Damon in 2010.
Culture

Thomas Biedegain’s ‘Les Cowboys’ rewards viewer (Review)

BY JEANNE POWELL — 06.24.2016
Ambitious French film features a working-class family in rural France experiencing great trauma.
The Neon Demon - Los Angeles Premiere
Culture

Neon Demon: Ryan Gosling moderates most awkward film panel ever

BY CLINTON STARK — 06.15.2016
The Neon Demon premiered in Los Angeles last night, and lots was happening on the red — purple! — carpet, with much of it captured…
Elle Fanning / The Neon Demon
Culture

The Neon Demon: Critic wants to ban Nicolas Winding Refn’s film, protect England from “depravity”

BY CLINTON STARK — 06.07.2016
Long live the Queen! But apparently not auteur Nicolas Winding Refn. Look, no question there’s a litany of reasons why we should collectively Ban the…
BTS Nicolas Winding Refn directing Neon Demon
Culture

Deep thoughts with ‘Neon Demon’ director Nicolas Winding Refn

BY CLINTON STARK — 05.26.2016
Ah Refn. Does this guy know how to rattle chains or what? Director Nicolas Winding Refn’s (NWR!) latest film The Neon Demon was all the buzz…
Maggie's Plan Film Review - San Francisco International Film Festival
Independent Film

Romantic comedy ‘Maggie’s Plan’ a surprise highlight at SFIFF (Review)

BY JEANNE POWELL — 05.24.2016
A surprise highlight of the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival, Maggie’s Plan provides an intriguing take on romantic comedies. Single and hearing her biological…

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