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
As a proud kid of the 1980s, I cut my cinema-loving teeth on the wild array of movies from that decade. Sitting comfortably among the features I watched most during that time was the horror gem “Fright Night”. Everything about it won over my mid-teen self and I would watch it whenever I had the … Continue reading
What started as a modest side project evolved into one of director William Friedkin’s very best films and one of the unheralded masterpieces of the 1970s. Released in 1977, “Sorcerer” was Friedkin’s feature film follow-up to his enormously popular “The Exorcist” and it couldn’t be a more different movie. Given the massive success of “The … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 