When Henry James wrote What Maisie Knew at the turn of the twentieth century, little did he dream that more than a century later it would form the basis for a screenplay that would speak with equally corrosive authenticity to filmgoers … Continue reading
Desperately Seeking Stories . . . Every family has a story. When you are in the midst of an account, it isn’t really a story at all. Only afterwards, does it become a story when you are telling it to … Continue reading
Last night and for just two more shows tonight, the hilarious DC Shorts Laughs is being held in the stunning US Navy Memorial Heritage Center. This short film comedy extravaganza features a side splitting collection of the funniest DC Shorts … Continue reading
In 1936, Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed, and starred in his final silent movie, Modern Times. His trademark character, The Little Tramp, with his toothbrush mustache and bowler hat would make his final appearance in this film. (Although a similar character … Continue reading
I Used To Be Darker, talented filmmaker Matt Porterfield’s third feature film, is gaining attention and will be screened at the Maryland Film Festival tomorrow at 8 PM and Sunday at 3 PM. Following suit with his other films, this … Continue reading
DC Shorts Brings You Short Comedy Films and Stand-Up Comedy All in One Night with “DC Shorts Laughs” DC Shorts Laughs – May 17- 18, 2013 Next Friday and Saturday – get ready to laugh out loud and giggle with hysterics … Continue reading
It’s touch-and-go at times for the latest big-screen adaptation of The Great Gatsby. But in a hotly contested three-way wrestling match between Baz Luhrman, 3D technology, and novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, it’s Fitzgerald that gets the project in a head-lock … Continue reading
The 15th annual Maryland Film Festival will be taking place this weekend. MFF Director of Programming Eric Hatch updates us on some selections that were made in Maryland and the surrounding DC/Northern Virgina areas: 12 O’Clock Boys I Used to … Continue reading
Filmmaker and writer David Lowery (Aint Them Bodies Saints, Pioneer, St. Nick) will be hosting the Opening Night Shorts Program on Wednesday May 8, 2013 for the Maryland Film Festival. With a film of his own at the festival and headed to … Continue reading
First, take out your No. 2 pencils and answer this question: Where did the traditional Jewish song, “Hava Nagila” originate? (1) Jerusalem (2) Warsaw (3) Miami Okay, it’s a trick question. The real answer will surprise you, and it’s only one … Continue reading
Cave explorer Chris Nicola traveled to some of the worlds longest caves in a search for his heritage, but instead unraveled the harrowing true story about a group of Jewish WWII survivors. No Place on Earth, directed by Janet Tobias, is … Continue reading
Terrence Malick takes us To the Wonder, and beyond Terrence Malick may be America’s most fuel-efficient filmmaker. Even when one of his movies is average-length it can seem like it will go on forever. … And I am a big fan. All of … Continue reading