Cue dream sequence: There are cameras flashing everywhere as the paparazzi are trying to capture your every move. “That’s enough, that’s enough,” you smirk confidently as you walk away. People are [...] Continue Reading
Another Dose of Ricardo Darín at the Tower Theatre
When a U.S. cinephile thinks of Argentine movies, they probably think of Ricardo Darín. The award-winning TV and film star is considered by some to be the George Clooney of Argentina, and he is one of [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises: Our picks for the best of streaming movies.
Filmworks board members and volunteers love movies. It’s why we do what we do. When we’re not busy putting together screenings at the Tower Theatre we spend much of our time watching movies at home [...] Continue Reading
Hidden Festivals: Your guide to the film festivals off the beaten path.
Film Festival. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of those two words? Well, most of the time, one would think of the larger, better known festivals such as the Cannes Film [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer spotlight – Steve Ohanesian
There couldn’t have been a more pleasant way to launch into Fall and to get to know this fascinating, native Fresnan Filmworks volunteer, than to have a morning coffee with Steve Ohanesian - [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises – Our picks for the best of streaming movies
"Clerks" This classic of the 1990's independent film movement, launched the directorial career of Kevin Smith. "Clerks" introduced riffs that would become nerd culture classics and start an epic [...] Continue Reading
Elevating films: Letting go and letting art change us
Next month Fresno Filmworks will present the 2016 Fresno Film Festival. Our theme this year is "elevating film". At Fresno Filmworks, we believe movies have the power to change the way we look at [...] Continue Reading
The documentarian in all of us – your Snapchat videos vs documentary films
"The picture may distort; but there is always a presumption that something exists, or did exist, which is like what's in the picture." - Susan Sontag You’re at a restaurant with your friends talking [...] Continue Reading