Cinequest: ‘Beresina or The Last Days of Switzerland’
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.…
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Cinequest announces pass holder and contributor programs for 2010 festival
Cinequest, one of the country’s most influential and fastest growing film festivals—not to mention the pride of San Jose—has announced pass holder and contributor programs…
Movie Review: Julie & Julia is part french cuisine masterpiece and part overcrowded mushrooms
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…
Gone in 60 Seconds: Downtown San Jose, SJ Rep, Cinequest
Stark Insider: Twice as fun as the Merc… but only half as smart.
Cinequest film: ‘Fandom’ a twisted journey
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…
Cinequest short: ‘Fumi and the Bad Luck Foot’
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…
Napa Valley Film Festival in works for 2010
(UPDATE: We spoke with Marc Lhormer about the festival on a podcast. Listen in for all the latest news and details from Marc!) Cannes has…
Review: ‘Falling’ does well with limited Indie budget
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…
Amargosa: Strength of creative spirit amidst the desert
Amargosa is a documentary about the life and passions of Marta Becket, a dancer and artist who decided to move from the bustle of New…
In Review: ‘Crazy Like a Fox’ cunningly wins you over
‘Crazy Like a Fox’ is a beautifully shot film about Nat Banks (Roger Rees), an 8th generation owner of a family farm, Greenwood, who has…