2020 Realness
Stress Positions is so much more than a COVID comedy
It’s 2020 (shivers) and Terry Goon is trying and often failing to keep a strict quarantine in his ex-boyfriend’s brownstone in New York City while … Continue reading
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To Stream Or Not To Stream — Make Up Your Mind
For the streaming curious, there’s a maze of options
It’s the Wild West when it comes to streaming, and I confess that I’m a greenhorn at best in this endless tech wilderness. True, I’ve … Continue reading
All Hope Isn’t Lost
Tragedy strikes and a young woman’s life changes forever in a film about inspiration and resiliency An independent documentary follows the ups and downs of … Continue reading
The Vision Behind CowDog Productions
Local film director and writer plans to cast and shoot for his new science fiction thriller, Continuation
Eugene has long provided a space for community-based creativity that in recent years has led to an increase of art production, especially in local filmmaking. … Continue reading
Around The World With History Films
The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival is May 16 through 19
Spanning the globe and examining archaeological history, The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival returns for its 21st season at The Shedd Institute. Hosted by the … Continue reading
Front Lines
A harrowing, violent, deeply weird journey in ‘Civil War’
The president of the United States is a narcissistic coward who values mere self-preservation over the upholding of any higher principle — you know, like … Continue reading
Bodies at Risk
All hell breaks loose in ‘Love Lies Bleeding’
The closing scene of Saint Maud, the 2019 feature-length debut by British writer/director Rose Glass, was so jarring and disturbing that I’m convinced it imprinted … Continue reading
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs
The NY Cat and Dog Film Festivals are in town
Watch “fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains” on the big screen at NY Cat Film … Continue reading
Blood, Guts and Bambi?
Bampire gives Bambi a killer transformation in the latest film coming out of Eugene
Bambi, the sweet Disney star, is getting a makeover — hopefully in time for Halloween — complete with fangs that could kill in the upcoming … Continue reading
Storytelling on the Big Screen
Three different stories unfold this weekend as Disorient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon heads to the Art House
Take a ride on an emotional and psychological rollercoaster with the film A Great Divide, directed by Emmy winner Jean Shim, showing at the Art … Continue reading