Sometimes, the most unusual circumstances create the best stories. While films like Ratatouille preach that anyone can cook, it's even more remarkable when someone truly pulls the wool over our eyes. Decades after a famous painting was stolen from an Arizona museum, it resurfaced out of the blue. Director Allison Otto tracks the story, including … Continue reading Review: ‘The Thief Collector’ Tells the Wild Story of Unexpected Art Thieves
Review: “It’s Quieter in the Twilight” Argues for Institutional Knowledge and Legacy
The brilliance of the Voyager I and Voyager II missions stuck in the culture. The sister scientific instruments were launched into space and contributed to the vast majority of our knowledge of planets beyond the asteroid belt. These missions proved so popular they even contributed to the plots of Star Trek films. Yet many are … Continue reading Review: “It’s Quieter in the Twilight” Argues for Institutional Knowledge and Legacy
Review: ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ – A Tribute to an Icon
Few actors stand as tall in Hollywood as Michael J. Fox. The iconic actor broke into the industry at a young age and seemingly never looked back. Not only did he become a legendary TV Performer, but Back to the Future remains a testament to his talent. The iconoclast shocked the world with news of … Continue reading Review: ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ – A Tribute to an Icon
2023 Florida Film Festival: ‘Minnesota Mean’ Celebrates the Glory of Roller Derby
With fun puns and punishing action, roller derby has maintained a place in the world of women's sports. Unfortunately, the amateur and semi-professional teams rarely get the funds to run without sponsorship. In most cases, the leagues require players who pour passion into their performances. Minnesota Mean follows one of those teams. Featuring interviews while … Continue reading 2023 Florida Film Festival: ‘Minnesota Mean’ Celebrates the Glory of Roller Derby
TV Review: ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Misses the Moment
The events that occurred in Waco, Texas in 1993 stunned the world. A group known as the Branch Davidians had come into a standoff against American law enforcement. After an extremely bloody skirmish, the next forty-plus days resulted in an unprecedented siege. It ended in a fire and death, with more than eighty deaths. For … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Waco: American Apocalypse’ Misses the Moment
SXSW 2023: ‘Citizen Sleuth’ Questions the Ethics and Journalist Value of True Crime Podcasting
The struggle to make a podcast has plagued most content producers. Yet in each show, there's always a chance that you step over an ethical line. For True Crime podcasts, this issue is amplified. Not only do you have a story to tell, but the names used will change the lives of those you mention. … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Citizen Sleuth’ Questions the Ethics and Journalist Value of True Crime Podcasting
SXSW 2023: ‘Plan C’ Puts the Spotlight on Heroes Saving Lives Through Women’s Healthcare
When the decision in Dobbs v. Jackson came down, many across America felt hopeless. Dozens of laws were triggered upon the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Women's healthcare was stopped cold in many states. This made the grassroots team building up an organization known as Plan C even more important. With advances in birth control … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Plan C’ Puts the Spotlight on Heroes Saving Lives Through Women’s Healthcare
SXSW 2023: ‘Join or Die’ Wants You to Go Clubbing – Bowling, Sewing, and to the PTA That Is
Have you joined a club lately? Trivia nights and bowling leagues push us out of our comfort zones. However, do you do those activities with friends or by yourself? Robert Putnam, the famed author of Bowling Alone guesses you're probably being less social than we expect. In fact, all of America has been for the … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Join or Die’ Wants You to Go Clubbing – Bowling, Sewing, and to the PTA That Is
SXSW 2023: ‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan’ Examines the Concept of Altruism
Director Penny Lane always chooses interesting subjects. She profiled Kenny G last year. Lane made waves by shining a light on the church of Satan. Yet Confessions of a Good Samaritan finds her most intriguing subject yet: herself. Documenting her choice to give up her kidney to an unknown recipient, Lane wonders why we would … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Confessions of a Good Samaritan’ Examines the Concept of Altruism
Sundance 2023: ‘Fantastic Machine’ Bluntly Reveals the Beauty and Ills of Video
The camera remains one of the most powerful tools of the 21st century. For centuries, the ability to capture an image has shaped or altered the course of history. Yet in 2023, we have more access to take and create videos than ever before. However, with cameras running at all hours, what is the purpose … Continue reading Sundance 2023: ‘Fantastic Machine’ Bluntly Reveals the Beauty and Ills of Video