Unbreakable is a cult classic that shows the vision of M. Night Shyamalan by considering the impact of comic books and superheroes on our modern culture. Despite the film’s promising box office results, the studio chose not to do a sequel because they did not see the future in the world of comic books in […]
In this cinematic era of Disney dominance and Blumhouse horror, it is a rare moment when a film offers a refreshing surprise during a screening. Then comes a quirky and profound story from director Carl Hunter and Frank Cottrell-Boyce the screenwriter behind The Railway Man and Goodbye Christopher Robin. A production that proves to be […]
Sometimes one look is all that is needed to set the stage for what an audience should come to expect from a film. When Ben Burns (Lucas Hedges) surprises his family by showing up for the Christmas holidays, it is his mother’s eyes that convey everything needed to set the tone for the ensuing story. […]
As the war on drugs continues on throughout the world, it is hard to imagine that it is merely a problem for one demographic. The situations surrounding illegal drugs continues to have an influence on all aspects of our society. The Mule is a story based on the true-to-life experience of an American war veteran […]
Scandinavian cinema is an acquired taste for many around the world. The lighting and the tone are filtered through the minds of writers and directors whose lives are surrounded and influenced by the snow-covered landscape. From The Seventh Seal to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, some of these films have proven to have moderate […]
With the focus on racial and gender civil rights in the media, it is no surprise that one of the legal champions of modern society would get some attention. Two films recently released about the impact this legal activist had on the political landscape of the time are On the Basis of Sex and RBG. Supreme […]
The Media Press Launch Event held at Hotel DeAnza in Downtown San Jose, served as an introduction to the primer of what is to come for the 29th year of the Quest. Friends of the Cinequest family, longtime supporters and members of the press alike attended to enjoy hors d’oeuvre, drinks and conversations in preparation for […]
