By Miv Evans This documentary has everything. An oil-rich kingdom. International espionage. A downtrodden, Middle Eastern populace. Riches stolen by a historical master. A treasonous monarch and a hero sacrificing himself on the altar of
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THE GIRL WHO WORE FREEDOM – A Franco-American Romance
By Miv Evans This is a documentary about a group of French citizens who, decades earlier, were freed from German occupation by US soldiers. On every anniversary of D-Day, three generations of locals invite the
Read moreTroopship Tragedy
By Miv Evans This is a startling documentary which catalogues the events surrounding South Africa’s worst ever maritime disaster. It’s a story about hope and loyalty. It also reminds us how enchanting ideology can be.
Read moreWADE IN THE WATER – the Rise of an Anti-Hero
By Miv Evans This is a tale that’s crammed with fatalistic charm. It’s about victimhood and human connection but, most of all, it’s about doing the right thing. As there is no greater human divergence
Read moreTHE UNLIT – a Smart Aussie Horror
By Miv Evans If you like your ‘Going- Into-the-Woods’ tales with a touch of blood, this film is for you. It’s The Wicker Man meets Blood on Satan’s Claw, splattered with mystique and small town
Read moreSENTENCED WITH MANDELA: A White Anti-Apartheid Story
By Miv Evans When the South African activist Nelson Mandela was sentenced to life in prison in 1964, there were six others with him. Only one of them was white. His name was Denis Goldberg.
Read more“Luminary Icon: The MC Sha Rock Story” Actress Dorothy Meyers
“Luminary Icon: The MC Sha Rock Story” Actress Dorothy Meyers Appears at The Hip-Hop Museum Pop Up Experience Grand Induction Ceremony Event Honoring the Icon MC Sha Rock and Her Lasting Impact on Hip-Hop Culture
Read moreBrutus’ Act of Kindness
By Fred Grandinetti In 2020 Popeye’s rival for the affection of Olive Oyl, Brutus, celebrates his 60th birthday. Brutus paid a special visit to Watertown Massachusetts in 1994. I contacted Jackson Beck who provided the
Read moreActress Linda Collins Making Waves in Hollywood with Strong Performances in Film and TV
Banner Year for Emerging Artist Includes Prominent Placements and Diverse Roles Accentuating Her Versatility and Natural Abilities in Entertainment Established working Actress Linda Collins was quite busy in 2019; appearing with lead roles in several
Read moreMISTER AMERICA
By Miv Evans This is a mockumentary that satirizes an aspiring politician. A very rich vein to tap. Unfortunately, however, the politician is hopelessly inadequate, and the lampooning is all too easy. Tim Heidecker (played
Read moreWoodstock Film Festival Announces 20th Anniversary Audience & Maverick Award Recipients
The 20th Anniversary Woodstock Film Festival wrapped up on Sunday with the Closing Night film Marriage Story, directed by Noah Baumbach. Audience ballots from more than 100 films were counted late Sunday night to determine
Read moreALWAYS IN SEASON – a Horror Documentary?
By Miv Evans Documentaries generally inform, shine a light or launch a crusade. Always in Season does the first two with aplomb so hopefully a march for justice will follow. Lennon Lacy was 17 years
Read moreQUINCY = Straight out of Chicago
By Miv Evans This is a documentary about Quincy Jones, the iconic American musician, composer and producer. His career spans decades. Emmys are still dropping in his wake. Swing, rhythm and blues, hip hop, movie
Read moreWHERE’S MY ROY COHN? – Ask Trump!
Bt Miv Evans This is a documentary about a genius lawyer and power broker who reached giddy heights before overplaying his hand and crashing into ignominy. It seems this was a man who could beat
Read moreVote for David Moskowitz
PLEASE VOTE ! Pied Piper came to earth to save rock ‘n roll! (And moonwalk!) Lynyrd Skynyrd meets Earth Wind & Fire meets Ozzy! Opening Act! Competing to be the next big name in music
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