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fromRoger Ebert
1 week ago

Cannes 2025 Video #5: Chaz Ebert on "Nouvelle Vague" and "Highest 2 Lowest"; Interviews with Elizabeth Guest and Filmmakers of "Average White Band"; Nicole Kidman on Women in Motion Award | Chaz at Cannes | Roger Ebert

Chaz Ebert reports on key films and interviews from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, providing a dynamic overview of the event.
Independent films
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

One Month in Ramallah: Life and leadership under occupation

Governor Laila Ghannam exemplifies the resilience and strength of Ramallah under occupation, navigating grief and hope amidst daily challenges.
NYC music
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

'Chinatown Cha Cha' Is an Ode to Aging Unapologetically

Coby Yee's performances in the 1940s broke stereotypes and showcased Asian American women in a new light.
Media industry
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

PBS Pulled a Film for Political Reasons, Then Changed Its Mind

Public media is facing significant challenges and potential funding cuts due to the political climate under Trump.
Film
fromInverse
1 month ago

Max Just Quietly Added the Most Terrifying Experimental Sci-Fi Movie Of The Decade

Asif Kapadia's 2073 merges documentary footage with narrative to depict a distressing dystopian future shaped by environmental disasters.
The film serves as a stark warning about the potential trajectory of humanity amidst ecological collapse and authoritarianism.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Joshua Bonnetta: The Pines

"I abstract the sounds so that they would align more with my experience and the feeling of what I got from that place."
Music
Film
fromVulture
1 month ago

Fatma Hassona, Palestinian Protagonist of Cannes Film, Killed in Missile Strike

Fatma Hassona, a young photojournalist in Gaza, was killed shortly before the premiere of the documentary that highlighted her life.
Sepideh Farsi's documentary on Palestinian life in war had a tragic turn when her collaborator was killed.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Her Name is Nanny Nellie: Reclaiming Aboriginal History

The uncovering of the Aboriginal statues serves as a profound reminder of the essential need to acknowledge and celebrate the identities of Indigenous ancestors, transforming them from mere objects into recognizable individuals.
Arts
#israeli-palestinian-conflict
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What Oscar-winning No Other Land is about and where you can watch it

The documentary 'No Other Land' highlights the struggles of Palestinians and calls for global awareness against ethnic cleansing.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian filmmakers involved in an Oscar-winning documentary, reflecting ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

What Oscar-winning No Other Land is about and where you can watch it

The documentary 'No Other Land' highlights the struggles of Palestinians and calls for global awareness against ethnic cleansing.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army

Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian filmmakers involved in an Oscar-winning documentary, reflecting ongoing tensions in the occupied West Bank.
fromBikeMag
2 months ago

Specialized Video Celebrates the Creation of Sedona's Hardline Trail

The Hardline Trail is a double-black diamond trail, but it's also, like, artistic and what nature in Sedona has created.
Bicycling
#palestinian-rights
Independent films
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Oscar-Winning Hamdan Ballal Released From Israeli Custody Bruised and Bloodied

Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal suffered brutal treatment by Israeli forces following settler violence related to his documentary.
The rise in settler violence post-Oscar win coincides with the recent detention and mistreatment of co-director Hamdan Ballal.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers and arrested

Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal was arrested after being attacked by settlers in the West Bank, highlighting ongoing tensions and violence.
Independent films
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Oscar-Winning Hamdan Ballal Released From Israeli Custody Bruised and Bloodied

Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal suffered brutal treatment by Israeli forces following settler violence related to his documentary.
The rise in settler violence post-Oscar win coincides with the recent detention and mistreatment of co-director Hamdan Ballal.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers and arrested

Palestinian director Hamdan Ballal was arrested after being attacked by settlers in the West Bank, highlighting ongoing tensions and violence.
#israel
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Israel's culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film's Oscar a 'sad moment'

Israel's culture minister criticized the Oscar win of a joint Palestinian-Israeli documentary, calling it a distortion of Israel's image.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Israel's culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film's Oscar a 'sad moment'

Israel's culture minister criticized the Oscar win of a joint Palestinian-Israeli documentary, calling it a distortion of Israel's image.
#political-controversy
Film
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg 'couldn't get up by himself' before death at 22, says director: 'Really painful to watch'

Filmmaker Mei Fa Tan shares her poignant experience while directing a short film about Prince Frederik, who lost his battle with PolG at a young age.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Kamay review searing story of Afghan Hazara family's painful quest for justice

The film 'Kamay' examines the tragedy and trauma faced by the Hazara family in Afghanistan, highlighting systemic oppression and personal grief.
Independent films
fromIndieWire
2 months ago

3 Unique Docs Offer Adventurous Formal Choices at True/False Film Fest

The True/False festival showcases diverse documentary storytelling approaches and highlights the importance of both content and presentation.
philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

The passage of time is a peculiar thing in a 24-hour diner | Aeon Videos

The 24-hour diner serves as a vital community hub reflecting diverse human experiences, as depicted in Emma Kopkowski's documentary.
Kopkowski's film showcases the everyday stories and connections formed in a diner, portraying its significance in people's lives.
Independent films
fromKqed
2 months ago

Israel's Culture Minister Calls Palestinian-Israeli Film's Oscar a 'Sad Moment' | KQED

The Oscar win for 'No Other Land' sparked controversy, highlighting tensions between Palestinian narratives and Israeli governmental perspectives on cinema.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The camera is more impactful than a rifle': the married Ukrainian artists who filmed the war and are now up for an Oscar

Anya Stasenko and Slava Leontyev document the war in Ukraine through their film 'Porcelain War', raising awareness while navigating guilt and longing.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Into the heart of the whirlwind': how Led Zeppelin were sweet-talked into their first film

Bernard MacMahon took a significant risk to create a film about Led Zeppelin, who historically avoided media exposure.
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 months ago

The documentary on America's gun obsession: Teaching kids to shoot and clearing snow with flamethrowers

As Horcajada points out: I've taken no side for or against guns, but witnessing so many children shooting from such a young age is painful.
Miscellaneous
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
8 months ago

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele share San Francisco memories

Will Ferrell's documentary 'Will & Harper' explores transgender identity and self-acceptance during a road trip across middle America.
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

Freeland states 'grave concerns' over film about Russian soldiers showing at TIFF | CBC News

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland expressed that Canadian public funding should not support the documentary 'Russians at War', echoing concerns from the Canadian-Ukrainian community.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

They'd come to take our heads': the surfing daredevils who risked everything for the perfect wave

In 'Point of Change,' Kevin Lovett reflects on his initial surf expedition at Lagundri Bay, noting the regrettable impact of tourism over the decades that followed.
OMG science
Chicago
fromThe New Yorker
9 months ago

"Incident" Shows How Officers React When a Police Killing Is Caught on Tape

Bill Morrison's film 'Incident' starkly illustrates the ongoing crisis of police violence and its implications on accountability and narrative formation.
Science
fromArs Technica
10 months ago

Pete Beck vs. Chris Kemp: The rocket rivalry you've got to see to believe

Astra Rocket faces failure against Rocket Lab in a documentary showcasing the space industry's competitive dynamics.
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Yeti's new film is a rare look at Jimmy Buffett and the laidback lifestyle of 1970s Key West

At just 34 minutes, All That Is Sacred is a brief but wonderful window into an incredible group of friends at a unique time and place. Writer Carl Hiassen says in the film, 'Having all of that collection of talent in Key West, that was the equivalent of the Round Table at the Algonquin. It quickly became legendary.'
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