One just never knows what circumstances may bring September 14, 2016 Winner of this years, Dances With Films, Honorable Mention Award, “POP-UP”, By Writer/Dir: Stuart, is all about synergy. It continually reminds us of hope. Of how it is often dependent on our connections to each other; no matter how briefly or insignificant they may seem. Michael, (played with perfect Buster Keaton apathy by Eugene…
those in the know cherish Dances With Films September 14, 2016 Rating: “Dances With Films XIX”, continues to lead in the art of independent filmmaking. As this year’s logline states, DWF’s code of ethics actually reflects their long-standing dedication to preserving purity in independent filmmaking. It is no wonder that those in the know cherish Dances With…
Imagine; yet another genocide attempt suffered. October 29, 2016 “Extinction”, the new short film by Dylan Ramsey, takes place in a possible future where all Muslims in America have been exterminated. Imagine; yet another genocide attempt suffered. Only this time it appears to have been accomplished successfully. Again we are asked, “How can man…
Napa Valley Film Festival 2015, Unique experience, New Movies, Fine Wine and Gourmet Food tasting, cool elegance AXS ENTERTAINMENT / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MOVIES December 24, 2015 Rating: The Napa Valley Film Festival”, November 11- 15, 2015, celebrated its fifth year in grand style. The “NVFF”, which has quickly become a worthy contender to…
Want to be inspired? Salmdance at 20 AXS ENTERTAINMENT / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MOVIES February 7, 2014 Rating: Want to be inspired? A viable place to find nurturing and a thrust for your film sits right next door to the Sundance Film Festival. If you are a budding artist or just a person who…
Pan African Film Festival recap AXS ENTERTAINMENT / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MOVIES May 30, 2014 Rating: The Pan African Film Festival continues to be one of the best Film Festivals in Southern California. Every year the PAFF invites us to enjoy the art of storytelling from the worldwide African perspective. In all forms of…
The Arclight Cinema will host the “Documentary Film Festival” 2013 AXS ENTERTAINMENT / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MOVIES October 10, 2013 Each year the independent film market grows ever larger as documentarians and storytellers around the world give voice to events and ideas that otherwise might never make it to the social masses. With social…
Scary Movies this summer AXS ENTERTAINMENT / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MOVIES July 19, 2013 Rating: The LA Film Festival, by Film Independent, was a huge success once again in 2013. This year’s entries were vastly different from last year’s. Last year was the year of great documentaries as well as wonderful narratives and shorts,…
happenings and previews of more to come that you may enjoy AXS ENTERTAINMENT / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MOVIES October 8, 2013 Fall is here and with it comes the smell of Autumn. Pumpkins are ripe for harvesting. We eat them in soups and pies even ice cream. We carve them into ghoulish faces for…
Palm Springs International Film Festival 25th anniversary sponsored by Mercedes Benz AXS ENTERTAINMENT / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT / MOVIES January 24, 2014 Rating: The Palm Springs International Film festival is without question among the best of many jewels in Southern California. Hosted once again, as well as for the past ten years; primarily by Mercedes…