Ted Braun’s documentary, “Darfur Now,” presents a festering critique of Sudan’s Arab-dominated military regime, which has funded and plotted the murder of thousands of non-Arabic Africans. But the film has grander ambitions. It portends to portray the global ramifications of the Genocide in Darfur. However, these aspirations are never completely fulfilled, and the work as […]
Author Archives: Guido Pellegrini
Lights, camera, make your movie!
The idea of a film festival usually conjures up images of high-profile directors, actors doing red-carpet walks, and scores of hungry critics waiting for their chance to watch the anticipated movie program.
Alum, denied by film school, now a producer
These days, UCLA alumnus Brian Etting can safely call himself a film producer.
Screen Scene: “Day Watch”
Thousands of years ago, storytellers were not judged according to their originality, but according to their skill in making old stories sound newly exciting.
Small “˜Pirates’ role proves big-time work
It takes many an eye-patched and wooden-legged man to steer a pirate ship. It takes even more to steer a movie.
Exploring Jewish media presence
Introspection. Historical awareness. Changing identity. No, these are not the mantras from a personal wellness handbook. These are some of the topics touched upon by the upcoming “Acting Jewish” festival, kicking off at the UCLA Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater on Saturday. Part of the nation-spanning “Festival of Ideas” hosted by Nextbook ““ an organization […]
Screen Scene: “After the Wedding”
“After the Wedding” IFC Films Director Susanne Bier 3.5 Paws Out Of 5 Susanne Bier’s “After the Wedding” is just like your favorite daytime drama. It’s got weddings, death, family secrets, tear-drenched confessions, infidelity and a big house in the countryside. Thankfully, unlike your typical soap opera, it lasts only two hours instead of several […]