SLIFF Review: “The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show”

In 1968, performer and activist Harry Belafonte became the first Black person to host a full week of an American talk show when he took over for Johnny Carson to host five nights of “The Tonight Show.” It’s easy to think, watching the first several minutes of “The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts The Tonight Show,” […]

SLIFF Review: “On Broadway”

The bright lights of the marquee that can be spotted from the other end of the block. The crush of people milling around outside the doors, under the lights; maybe some of them just got straight off the train, maybe some of them moseyed over from dinner across the street. Then the doors open—it’s a […]

Pordenone Silent Film Festival Recap

Almost all of the film festivals that normally take place this time of year have sadly had to cancel in-person screenings and events due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But as hard as it is not to be able to gather in person, many of these festivals have moved to a virtual platform, making it more […]

NYFF Review: “Nomadland”

Driving down a lonely highway. Floating in a creek. Gazing at the sweeping vistas of the American West. Writer and director Chloé Zhao’s “Nomadland” is comprised of many of these quiet moments. The film serves as a character study for Fern (Frances McDormand), an older woman who, after losing her job and her home in […]