The Academy Spotlights Female Animators With “An Invisible History: Women In Animation”

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will celebrate the women who have been at the forefront of film animation with “An Invisible History: Trailblazing Women of Animation,” on Monday, August 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills. Hosted by author and historian Mindy Johnson, the evening will feature… Continue reading The Academy Spotlights Female Animators With “An Invisible History: Women In Animation”

The Great Wall (DVD) : Review

Film European mercenaries, William (Matt Damon – Interstellar, Elysium) and Tovar (Pedro Pascal), searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures, the Tao Tei. As they two are pulled between taking the black powder to help their fellow countrymen, or showing honour… Continue reading The Great Wall (DVD) : Review

In Conversation WIth Doris Dörrie By Peter Machen

Peter Machen spoke to leading German filmmaker Doris Dörrie about her remarkable film Fukushima, Mon Amour which screened at the Durban International Film Festival as part of the German Focus last week. One of Germany’s leading filmmakers, Doris Dörrie has made several films set in Japan. Her latest film takes place in the evacuated zone… Continue reading In Conversation WIth Doris Dörrie By Peter Machen