Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old. Titles are available from various streaming services. "Revolting Rhymes, Part 2" (2017) Revolting Rhymes is a [...] Continue Reading
The 2018 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
The Oscar-nominated shorts category has become one of my favorite Academy Award categories in recent years for three reasons: First, the format allows audiences to experience what’s new in [...] Continue Reading
I Heart Film: Jill Fisher and Keith Seaman
What do you do for a living and how long have you lived in Fresno? Keith: We have a commercial photography business here in Fresno. We had a studio downtown until this past March after having been in [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 14
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old. Titles are available from various streaming services. Gerald's Game (2017) 2017 was a big year for Stephen King [...] Continue Reading
Filmworks board picks favorite films of 2017
Jefferson Beavers Board Member/Development Director “Coco” — A true delight for all ages from start to finish, this Pixar film sets a new standard for cinematic representation for Mexican Americans [...] Continue Reading
The Faces and Places of French New Wave: Varda’s Lasting Influence on Modern Cinema
The New York Times’s review for Agnès Varda’s “Cleo From 5 to 7,” published in September 1962, found the film wanting: “[it] fails to do more than skim the surface of a cryptic dramatic theme.” If one [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Jol Devitro
Jol Devitro 1. Where do you currently work/what is your occupation? I just started working for the Fresno County Public Library as a Library Aid. I’m also a blogger for the fantastic FresYes [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 13
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old. Titles are available from various streaming services. "Ingrid Goes West" (2017) Expect something different in Ingrid [...] Continue Reading