First Impressions: Cannes Film Festival 2023
Foremost Film’s initial thoughts and reactions on the buzziest titles at this year’s 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.*CONSTANTLY UPDATING*
Cannes 2023 Preview: 5 Films to Be Hyped for in This Year’s Official Selection
A preview of some of our most-anticipated films premiering at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which will take place May 16-27.
For the First Time, Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s Sophomore Feature ‘Passion’ Is Coming to U.S. Theaters
15 years after its initial release, Hamaguchi’s ‘Passion’ will finally be available in the U.S.
Revisiting: ‘Rome, Open City’, a Cornerstone of Italian Neorealist Cinema
Revisiting one of Italian cinema’s most-celebrated films for a much needed post-Academy Awards palate cleanser.
‘Of An Age’ Illustrates The Lifechanging Importance Of A Chance Encounter Through The Queer Perspective
Macedonian-Australian filmmaker Goran Stolevski uses personal experience to create one of recent cinema’s most emotional and honest portrayals of queer young love.
Favorite Films of 2022
From blockbuster spectacles to intimate arthouse films, here are my favorite movies of the year that I have grown connected to championing as they have made their way into the world.
Hot Takes: TIFF 2022
Catch my initial reactions to some of the movies I’m catching at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival! CONSTANTLY UPDATING.
Previews: The 2022 Toronto International Film Festival
A sneak-peak into the films I am most excited for at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Revisiting: ‘Amy’ Utilizes Archival Footage to Capture the Essence of Amy Winehouse
In reaction to the announcement of an Amy Winehouse biopic in the works, we revisit Asif Kapadi’s emotional and authentic 2015 documentary Amy.
Revisiting: The Style and Romance of ‘The Umbrellas of Cherbourg’
Returning to French filmmaker Jacque Demy’s hearbreaking and passionate Palme d’Or winning musical from 1964.
3 Jours à Cannes: Cannes Film Festival 2022 Wrap-Up
My favorites from a packed lineup at the 75th edition of Cannes Film Festival.
Peeter Rebane and Tom Prior on ‘Firebird’ and Bringing a Soviet-Era True Story of Forbidden Love to Life.
I sat down with the director of ‘Firebird’ as well as the film’s leading actor to discuss its real life roots, independent production, and dedication to its historical setting.
Favorite Films of 2021
Although 2021 has brought so many great films to my attention, here is a compilation of my favorites of the year that I support with great passion.
Five Early Best Picture Predictions
While it is still too early to make an accurate prediction for the Best Picture winner at the 94th Academy Awards, here is a brief examination of five current releases that are likely to be in serious contention for the most sought after Oscar of the year:
Spotlight: Standout Movies From Female Filmmakers as 2021 Closes Out
As 2021 draws to a close, cinephiles have been blessed with a variety of brand new works from female filmmakers, both established and up-and-coming, to be included in the cultural conversation as cinemas reopen and welcome back audiences hungry for fresh theatrical experiences.
Virginia Welcomes Back the Film Festival Season with Ramped-Up Editions of the Middleburg Film Festival and the Virginia Film Festival
Returning to in-person screenings after a 2020 hiatus are Virginia’s two largest film festivals, both showcasing some of the year’s most prolific films.