I can’t believe I’m saying this, but mercifully the 2025 awards season has come to an end. I usually love this time of the year which culminates in the star-studded Oscars ceremony. But this year has felt more curated than ever before and it has highlighted why people shouldn’t take these things seriously. So to … Continue reading
Day 4 of the 2025 El Dorado Film Festival was jammed packed with films of every make and model, style and flavor. To kick things off, the day’s program was opened with Short Film Block #2, yet another curated collection of shorts from around the world. Block #2 once again featured an eclectic group of … Continue reading
Writer-director Terre Weisman tells a deeply human story with “Max Dagan”, a penetrating crime drama that follows two shattered families whose overwhelming personal animosity towards each other leaves everyone involved wounded in one way or another. Weisman’s feature premiered in New York at Dances With Films and just screened at the El Dorado Film Festival. … Continue reading
Among the many highlights of the El Dorado Film Festival is its continued support of short films from around the world. A highlight of Day 3 was Short Film Block #1, a curated collection of eight short films spanning a wide variety of styles, themes, and visions. The block featured an eclectic blend of voices … Continue reading
Once again the El Dorado Film Festival had the distinct honor of showcasing the Top 5 finalists from the recent Louisiana Film Prize. The growing Louisiana Film Prize is a Shreveport-based short film competition and festival that was founded in 2012. To no surprise, this year’s block included an exciting range of compelling voices from … Continue reading
It’s a sad day in Hollywood and in every circle of movie lovers. Authorities have confirmed that screen legend Gene Hackman and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home. An investigation is underway, and while it has been stated that no foul play is suspected, … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 