This month of November, we are quite fortunate to watch a few indie films that are fresh, beautifully photographed, and somewhat in tune with current cultural and economic challenges facing the United States in addition to telling an engaging, dramatic story. THE BYGONE easily qualifies as one of these special, inspired films. This modern-day western, ...
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All Eyes on Gustav Lindh: The Young Star of QUEEN OF HEARTS Will Not Go Away | Q&A
Danish film, QUEEN OF HEARTS, starring Trine Dyrholm and Gustav Lindh, started our movie-watching November with a big, and unexpectedly sexual bang. This out-of-the-box take on adultery, abuse and poor decision-making will leave a lasting impression with the viewers and we invite you to see this film as soon as possible. See the trailer for ...
NewFest 2019: Jury & Audience Award Winners Announced
NewFest, one of the world's most respected LGBTQ film festivals, and with a refreshing line up of films has announced the winners of its 31st edition which took place in New York from October 23 to 29, 2019. Top honors went to Jayro Bustamante for TEMBLORES (Grand Jury Prize, Narrative Feature) and Theodore Collatos and Carolina ...
NEVER AGAIN IS NOW Antisemitism Doc is Our Film Pick | Review & Tailer
At Brave New Hollywood we believe in drawing attention to films worthy of time and attention. This month, we pick NEVER AGAIN IS NOW, an important and timely documentary releasing wide on October 23rd, and urge you to see it. Personal films are often the most moving and poignant ones, because they are rooted in reality, ...
AFI Announces Exclusive Partnership with Spotlight Cinemas
This month, AFI announced an exclusive yearlong partnership with Spotlight Cinemas to showcase rare and never-before-seen footage from the AFI Archive as a part of Spotlight’s pre-show entertainment aimed at exhibitors and fans of independent film throughout their theater locations, nationwide. Each month, AFI will produce new segments that give theatergoers across the United States a ...
TIFF 2019: Our Top Five Film Picks From Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has traditionally been the harbinger of the best films coming in the fall. A blessing from the audiences and critics at TIFF could signal an award-winner and maybe even a box office hit. So, this September, TIFF 2019 was bigger and better than ever, boasting over 333 films from ...
LOVE &/OR FEAR A CELEBRATION OF GENDERS Comes to Hollywood | EVENTS
Attention Angelenos, a unique celebration is coming to the heart of our historic city, the perfect place for celebrating art, unity, diversity and everything showbiz. Over 30 performers, dancers, artists, and community groups will entertain and engage their audience in a public performance, with art installations, and workshops to explore and a celebration of diversity ...
THE BLONDE ONE: An Impressive Gay Film From Argentina Comes to Los Angeles
This month, from TLA Releasing, and all the way from Argentina comes THE BLONDE ONE (UN RUBIO) a compelling, soulful film celebrating the gay male gaze. It is the sixth film by Argentine filmmaker, Marco Berger (Plan B, Hawaii) who wrote and directed this impressive LGBT, romantic, drama. Specific shots, elevating testosterone and tensions, silences that scream ...
Indie Dramedy 10E Focuses on the Armenian-American Teen Experience | Trailer Debut
This September, a new comedy, drama film arrives in select theaters, with its eye on a sub-culture inside the large melting pot that’s Southern California. 10E is a truly unique film and the first of its kind to shine a light on the Armenian-American teen experience. Actor-director, Vahik Pirhamzei has playfully brought to the table a ...
Kathy Griffin Stands Her Ground in New Comedy-Documentary A HELL OF A STORY | Trailer
Kathy Griffin has a hell of a story to tell and she gets to tell it her way. The massive blowback that caused her career to vanish overnight, with the loss of TV contracts and other lucrative deals was due to Griffin posing for a photograph in which she held a mask resembling the bloodied ...
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