formerly Mad Cornish Projectionist.
Local film buffs were delighted to hear that Swanpool cinema was reopening after months of inactivity thanks to COVID-19 restrictions. So much so, they sold out its first weekend back. Source: https://www.corowafreepress.com.au/
Pema Tseden is known for producing gritty movies about the lives of Tibetans in China. His latest project, “Balloon,” is no exception. Set in a remote pastoral community in the ’90s, the film follows the story of Drolkar — a … Continued
Nothing about the bullet-scarred building-one of hundreds in central Kabul-indicates the astonishing story that unfolded within the walls of Afghan Film. It was here that an impassioned clique of filmmakers, often working across enemy lines, gave birth to a progressive … Continued
Standouts from an unprecedented year in cinema. Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/12/10-best-films-of-2020/617351/
While Fargo theaters losing the exclusivity of new releases may be worrisome for some, to others, having a big movie open on Christmas Day is an anticipated gift. Source: https://www.inforum.com/entertainment/
It’s an exciting thing to feel totally unseated by a film. So often we, as viewers, operate in cinema with an understanding of certain rules and expectations. We know the beats of a comedy and the weight of a drama. … Continued