‘Sign Your Name’: A Bold Ode to Artistic Freedom
What does it mean to stay true to your art when the world demands repetition? Sign Your Name, written and directed by Tab Edwards, dives headfirst into that very question — offering a passionate, soulful look at the cost of authenticity in the music industry.
Key Tawn Toothman Unleashes the Trailer for ‘My Only Friend’s a Corpse’
Independent filmmaker Key Tawn Toothman and Different Day Pictures have dropped the official teaser trailer for My Only Friend’s a Corpse, a darkly funny, blood-soaked horror-comedy that explores, obsession, and decay with tongue firmly in cheek.
The Sunday Rewatch: ‘Midnight in Paris’
Every Sunday, we slow things down. The Sunday Rewatch is our weekly invitation to revisit films that stay with us — the ones that remind us why we fell in love with cinema in the first place. From quiet indies to modern classics, these are the movies that deserve another look, best enjoyed with a cup of coffee, soft light, and no rush.
This week, we travel to the most cinematic city in the world for a midnight stroll through time — Midnight in Paris (2011).
The Mind of a Producer: Ruishu Jiang’s Vision for Meaningful Storytelling
Ruishu Jiang has solidified her place as a creative force in the film industry, driven by an inherent passion for understanding different people and characters, discovering interesting and authentic stories, harnessing the magic of movie-making to bring those narratives to life, and ensuring a lasting impact on audiences.
Yuchen Fang: Shaping Narrative andEmotion through Film Editing
Cinema has the power to change lives. For Yuchen Fang, editing is not merely about putting
scenes together; it is about shaping emotions, infusing rhythm into stories, and creating the
invisible connection that binds a film.
NEO-NOIR THRILLER ‘HOLLYWOOD GRIT’ AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
HOLLYWOOD GRIT, a new indie thriller starring Tyrese Gibson (Transformers,Fast & Furious), Max Martini (The Unit, Captain Phillips), Patrick Duffy ("Dallas"), Linda Purl ("The Office," "Matlock"), Benito Martinez ("The Shield") and more, is now available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Ren-Chih “Allen” Chen: Editing with Patience and Precision
In an era of film editing where restless pacing and rapid cuts often take center stage, Editor Allen Chen (Ren-Chih Chen) approaches the craft with his philosophy of restraint and emotional precision. His work in “Kill the Roses” (2023) demonstrates how to tell a story with measured pacing, prioritizing rhythm and emotional clarity. This makes the film transcend linguistic and cultural barriers, engaging the audience through the feelings it conveys rather than words.
Mark Andrew Altschul: Breaking Barriers with ‘All American’
In All American, director Mark Andrew Altschul brings the spotlight to three remarkable young women breaking barriers in one of the most male-dominated sports — wrestling. Filmed over five years across New York City and beyond, the documentary follows Naomi, Jojo, and Arham, three high school athletes whose stories of perseverance, identity, and belonging transcend the mat.
Black Harvest Film Festival Unveils 31st Edition Lineup
The Gene Siskel Film Center of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago proudly announces the full lineup for the 31st Annual Black Harvest Film Festival, Chicago's annual showcase for Black cinema from across the diaspora. Spotlighting eight feature films, nine shorts programs, and more than 50 guests, this year's Festival will take place at the Siskel Film Center Friday, November 7, through Sunday, November 16, with support from presenting sponsor Gilead Sciences.
TRIESTE SCIENCE+FICTION FESTIVAL CELEBRATES ITS 25TH YEAR
Trieste, Italy, October 14, 2025 - From October 28 to November 2, the best of science fiction cinema returns to Trieste. Celebrating its 25th Anniversary, the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival will showcase the finest in fantastic film from around the world - with over 50 premieres, an impressive lineup of international guests, and a packed programme of special events.