Tag: film
The seventeen best films of 2019 that nobody is talking about
As dreams go, it was simple. I wanted to write a Top Ten list. I mean, I do it every year. I’m sure a lot of you do too. Every critic does it. Every film fan does it. Every angry-young-psychotic-who-will-actually-punch-you-if-you-don’t-agree-that-Quentin-is-modern-day-Shakespeare does it. But here’s the thing. Everyone does one and they are all the same.…
The AFI’s 30th annual Latin American Film Festival
The American Film Institute’s 30th annual Latin American Film Festival concluded last week. Fifty-three new movies. Twenty-three countries represented (throughout Central and South America, as well as entries from Spain and Portugal). It is always one of the highlights of the year for foreign film lovers in the DC area. I was only able to…
What is the environmental impact of filmmaking?
In recent years, we’ve come to understand how detrimental the modern human lifestyle is to the environment. The effects of climate change are becoming more pronounced, and Americans alone generate more than 262 million tons of waste annually according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And the entertainment industry, especially film and television production, is one…
Alcoholism in Movies: Hollywood versus Reality
Drinking alcohol is a regular part of life for many adults across the U.S. and around the world. Alcohol plays a large role in backyard barbecues, birthday celebrations, and numerous holidays. But the beverage isn’t solely confined to social gatherings. Drinking excess is rarely fun and could be an indication that one may have alcoholic…
Netflix and Their Ban on Smoking in Movies: Will It Help?
Fans of Netflix shows like Stranger Things rejoice in the binge-worthy content the platform provides. Hits like Orange Is the New Black, House of Cards, and Ozark keep fans flocking back to the platform, but the movies and shows that Netflix produces are about to change slightly. Having recently announced a plan to ban smoking…