Members of the cast and crew of "Coffee" smile on the ReelStories red carpet with their own cups of coffee. Director Jadyn Gaertner said she and her cast and crew put the short film together in only a week. Photos by Sammie WuenscheReelStories marked its thirteenth year at Pepperdine on Feb. 4. The film festival gives student filmmakers the chance to screen a short film for the … [Read more...] about Film Review: ReelStories 2022 Showcases Seven Talented Student Filmmakers
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Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers
The poster of the Searchlight film "Nomadland" depicts 50 license plates from each of the 50 states in the United States. Chloé Zhao made history when she became the second female and first Asian female to win Best Director at the Academy Awards.Photos Courtesy of SearchlightGroups of people in the United States called "van-dwellers" find the meaning of life as nomads on … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Nomadland’ Explores the Story of Van-Dwellers
Film Review: ‘Before We Go’ Tells More Than Just a Love Story
The “Before We Go” movie poster features Nick Vaughan (Chris Evans) and Brooke Dalton (Alice Eve) having a pleasant conversation about their misadventures. “Before We Go” was Chris Evans’ directorial debut and premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 12, 2014.Photos courtesy of Wonderland Sound and Vision"Before We Go" … [Read more...] about Film Review: ‘Before We Go’ Tells More Than Just a Love Story
Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
Photos courtesy of LimelightThe "Palm Springs" movie poster features Nyles and Sarah lying in the pool. "Palm Springs" received a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize of the Sundance Film Festival in 2020."Palm Springs" is a rom-com directed by Max Barbakow that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January. The audience was excited to see Andy Samberg's performance, and … [Read more...] about Film Review: Andy Samberg Fails to Make the Audience Laugh in ‘Palm Springs’
Capturing Cinema: The 2020 Malibu International Film Festival Brings New Narratives to the Big Screen
Producer Jon Cornick and Director Matthew Mendenhall pose with band members of the Chris Robinson Brotherhood at the World Premiere of "Greetings From Unicorn California." Photos by Savannah Welch Actors, directors, crew members and film enthusiasts flocked to City Hall on Saturday for the annual Malibu International Film Festival. The festival, established in 1997, is a … [Read more...] about Capturing Cinema: The 2020 Malibu International Film Festival Brings New Narratives to the Big Screen