Prisons and prisoners: Four new films show the punishment never ends
Prisons are a popular subject for films nowadays, not surprising since more and more people are living behind bars -- 2.4 million in the United States.
A day in the life of film at Tribeca
"Armor of Light." "Good Kill," "Far from Men," "Trials of Constance Baker Motley," "Song of Lahore" and more.
Enigmatic Romanian film "The Japanese Dog" at SEEFest
Films such as enigmatically named The Japanese Dog represent the drama of everyday life, without a single solitary screeching car chase, explosion or shooting.
"Cartel Land" reviewed, and Mammoth Lakes Film Festival awards
"Cartel Land" deservedly won the Bravery Award; this is yeoman filmmaking, done at great risk to the filmmakers as well as the participants.
Scandinavia at the Chicago International Film Festival
Scandinavia showed up in full glory at the 50th Chicago International Film Festival. A Swedish film even won the coveted Best Foreign Film Audience Award.
Latin America in film: Catch these when you can
Several films by or about Latin Americans stood out at the 13th Annual Tribeca Film Festival in New York last month.
