Cinequest 2009 “The Least Among You” (writer/director Mark Young) is a drama based on the early life of Dr. Charles Marks, a man who desired corporate success but whose destiny became entwined with spiritual endeavors. Walking into the wrong place at the wrong time, Richard Kelley (Cedric Sanders) is swept up into police custody during […]
Read more →The director of “The Nature of Existence” gave us a few minutes before the closing night screening of his film, which traces his own journey to find the answers to the big questions: why do we exist? Does God exist? What is sin? How can we find happiness? For more on the film, including footage […]
Read more →Cinequest, San Jose’s annual film festival celebrating maverick filmmakers, ended Sunday, March 8 with a gala, a packed screening of Roger Nygard’s (“Trekkies,” “Suckers”) new documentary “The Nature of Existence,” and a party at the E & O Trading Co. in downtown San Jose. There were many filmmakers and film fans in attendance, and awards […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 in “All About Dad” we’re allowed entry into the changing world of a family steeped in paternal tradition and impacted by the new world environment. The father is ramrod stiff demanding family tradition and Vietnamese ways, while his young ones, living in modern America, now have different and independent thoughts. Conflict against change […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 March 3 Screening: The Least Among You Lou Gossett Jr. was on hand at the screening of the film, “The Least Among You” and to receive the Cinequest Maverick Spirit Award. I had but a few minutes with the multi-award winning actor. He very graciously consented to answer a few questions. You’ve played […]
Read more →Cinequest, San Jose’s annual independent film festival, is nearing its closing date of Sunday, March 8, but there are still several action-packed days of events and films left. Check www.cinequest.org for details and ticket sales.
Read more →Cinequest 2009 Whiz Kids held a sneak preview screening Sunday, March 1. The film is a documentary covering the lives of three participants in the Intel Science Talent Search. Each is a high school student with a passion for making profound advancements in science. While most 17 year-olds play Nintendo or whatever, these Whiz Kids […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 “The Photograph” made its North American Premiere at Cinequest and is a must see. “The Photograph is one of my two top films of the festival (so far). The other is “Capers.” The Photograph is Indonesian with English subtitles. It played to a full house Sunday and impacted every seat holder in attendance. […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 Get Brunette (Russian – English subtitles) is a drama/comedy that almost works. I have respect for the Eastern Block film makers – remember last year’s delightful gem, “Konyec.” However, “Get Brunette” could have been told better. Masha and Leopold lived in a makeshift dwelling on the beach, until it is blown up. Then […]
Read more →Cinequest 2009 Shorts 3 is a series of animated shorts that is not for young minds. Of the ten titles, one was sublime; “Our Wonderful Nature” – a simple tale of the mating habits of the water shrew…absolutely hilarious. The remaining were interesting, serious, ironic, weird, and touching: “Slaves’ was a heartrending conversation with 9 […]
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