Anora: A Vulgar Ass-ault on Cinema
Anora is a glaring example of cinema gone wrong—a film that sacrifices depth and integrity for vulgarity and cheap shock value. Despite inexplicably sweeping numerous prizes at the Cannes Film Festival, the film is mediocre at best, raising serious questions about the festival’s current standards and relevance. The story is shallow and exploitative, centering on the unconvincing relationship between a... Read more
A Raven in Tokyo: How Mark Gill Captured the Troubled Genius of Masahisa Fukase
Ravens is an uncompromising and remarkable cinematic achievement by director Mark Gill, vividly transporting audiences to the 1960s and 1970s with an authentic portrayal that captures the haunting beauty of Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase’s life through a bold, imaginative lens. Anchored by Tadanobu Asano’s (47 Ronin, Shogun) brilliant performance and a striking portrayal by Kumi Takiuchi as the artist’s muse,... Read more
Megalopolis: A Misstep from a Legendary Director
Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis is a film decades in the making, a passion project fueled by the kind of ambition only a cinematic titan like Coppola could muster. Envisioned in the late 1970s and shaped over forty years, it represents the director’s desire to create a sprawling sci-fi epic with profound ideas about society, power, and utopia. The intent behind... Read more
Inside the Making of “Saving Mango”: A Cat’s Story of Survival and Loyalty
In Saving Mango, director Oren Peled crafts a deeply emotive story of survival, loyalty, and self-discovery through the eyes of a stray cat named Mango. This ambitious independent film has resonated with audiences across festivals and streaming platforms, capturing the hearts of animal lovers and cinephiles alike. With a captivating voiceover by actor Josh Bloomberg and a poignant portrayal of... Read more
Facing the Past: Exploring Generational Trauma in They Don’t Leave
In the new short film They Don’t Leave by director Caz McGovern, a haunting and poignant interplay of generational trauma and addiction unfolds against the isolated, raw beauty of Montana’s sweeping landscapes, where the personal and supernatural eerily merge. At the heart of the film lies a powerful exploration of how the unresolved wounds of the past continue to cling... Read more
Indie Cinema Magazine – Issue 7
Indie Cinema Magazine is the leading source for news regarding independent film from all over the world. The latest issue features interviews with filmmakers John Musker, Darrell Bridgers, Darron Carswell, Kazumi Shimizu, Dan Istrate, Kyle Browne, Ken Kinna, Jennifer Schlieper and Courtney Gumpf. Cover: American film director John Musker.... Read more