In lieu of the normal two reviews every month, the Indie Prof reviews here one new film and highlights a new film series in our neighborhood.
The Indie Prof: Film Series
The Indie Prof: Rumble, Ozark, The Brave
This fascinating documentary tells the little-known story of Native American influence on the history of American music.
The Indie Prof: Dawson City & American Gods
Silent film was all film. In other words, every silent film was shot on 35mm film stock and most of it was highly flammable.
Indie Prof: “The Handmaid’s Tale” & “The Lobster”
July is Science Fiction month, and it marks the start of the seventh annual Science Fiction Film Series.
The Indie Prof: Churchill & Patriot
In a time of troubled leadership, it is natural to look back in history and pine for strong leaders.
The Indie Prof: 13 Reasons Why
The story of a high school student who commits suicide is not the kind of material usually targeted for mass consumption; the topic is mostly relegated to the darker edges of the indie world.
The Indie Prof: Sticky Notes; Little Wing; Unrest
April brings us the Women+Film mini-fest, a wonderful compilation of films from around the world, by women and about women.
The Indie Prof: Joe’s Violin; 4.1 Miles; Sneaky Pete
Oscar season is one of my favorite times of the year, and not because of the actual ceremonies.
La La Land & Moonlight
As of press time, the nominations for the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 26 have not yet been announced.
The Indie Prof: Fire at Sea & 13th
Next month’s column will cover the Oscar films nominated for Best Picture, but this month I chose to review two of the top documentaries from 2016.
