Lisa D’Apolito on her timely documentary “Shari & Lamb Chop”
In an entertainment industry often dominated by tragic or incomplete narratives about women, Lisa D’Apolito’s documentary, “Shari & Lamb Chop,” offers a refreshing and comprehensive look at an inspiring woman who profoundly impacted generations. Long before Fred Rogers and Jim Henson, Shari Lewis, a pioneer in children’s television, captivated audiences with her whimsical characters and […]
Charlotte Regan’s “Scrapper” explores working class life through a humanistic, playful lens
Like Emma Seligman and “Shiva Baby,” Charlotte Regan is another filmmaker who knocks you out with her feature debut. Charlotte emerges as a director with her feature debut, “Scrapper.” When I was screening films for Sundance, I saw a lot of darker emotional films. But like a breath of fresh air, this film came into my queue. […]
Gotham Award Winner Gracija Filipović on Starring in Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović’s “Murina”
Of all the categories at the Gotham Independent Film Awards, the one that voters seem to get right year after year is the one devoted to promising young talent. In past years, the Breakthrough Performer prize has gone to such indelible actors as Amy Adams (“Junebug”), Michael B. Jordan (“Fruitvale Station”), Anya Taylor-Joy (“The Witch”), […]