As directed by Ben Affleck, artistically speaking, Live By Night is his worst film. But the film also was a huge commercial flop, though before being seen it had been touted as an Oscar hopeful.
Patti Cake$: Jasper’s Hip Hop Debut Acquired by Fox Searchlight
January 25, 2017 by
PATTI CAKE$ introduces Australian native Danielle Macdonald in a breakout role, as aspiring rapper Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$. Fighting an unlikely quest for glory in her downtrodden hometown in Jersey where her life is falling apart, Patti tries to reach the big time in the hip hop scene with original and affecting music.
Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower–Joe Piscatella’s Film Acquired by Netflix
January 24, 2017 by
When the Chinese Communist Party threatens its promise of autonomy to Hong Kong, teenager Joshua Wong decides to save his homeland.
Sundance Film Fest 2017: Women and Minority Directors
January 18, 2017 by
Women make up one third (34%) of the directors at this year’s festival, an increase from 2016.
Take Me Home Huey: Docu about Making Sculptural Vietnam Helicopter Wins Auidence Award
January 16, 2017 by
Take Me Home Huey, a documentary film exploring the making of a sculptural helicopter installation of the same name by artist Steve Maloney, won the audience award at the 2017 Palm Springs Film Fest, which end today, January 16.
