Author Archives: Bolaji O

There was genuine discussion in the late 1990s about the revolutionary possibilities of digital technology. Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg‘s “Dogme 95 Manifesto”/experiment had proven that highly regarded filmmakers could tell compelling stories beyond the constraints of the industry’s machinery. David … Continued

Films function as time capsules, showcasing the fashions, hairstyles, slang, and the concerns of society at the time they were made. That’s why it’s a tragedy when any film becomes lost. The reasons a film can go missing are many—vault … Continued

Our friends at We Are Trans curate monthly shows of all sorts of trans talent and it has come to my belated attention that they’re running a monthly, pay-what-you-can trans women’s comedy show called The Badass Trans Women of Comedy … Continued

Along with his decades’ worth of hits, singer Frank Sinatra also had a pretty impressive career as an actor. He took home the Academy Award for best actor in a supporting role in 1954 for “From Here to Eternity,” the … Continued

Henry Blake spent 11 years as a youth worker, mentoring students during school hours while working with other artists on ideas for making films. He discovered that in this role, intended as a side earner, he “was really good at … Continued

UK cinemas are uniting in support of Ukraine with a series of preview charity screenings of Olga, a new film about a young female Ukrainian gymnast forced to train in exile. Source: UK CINEMAS UNITE IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE WITH … Continued