Many of my fondest film viewing memories have taken place at the Sundance Film Festival, and while nothing could ever compare to the energy and excitement generated by “festing” in person, the [...] Continue Reading
Fresno Filmworks Statement on Tower Theatre Sale
Dear supporters: On behalf of the Fresno Filmworks board of directors, we write with a statement regarding the impending sale of the historic Tower Theatre. Filmworks has proudly presented [...] Continue Reading
How to Sundance — while in Fresno
Have you ever dreamed of attending the Sundance Film Festival? That dream can become a reality, as this year’s Festival will take place digitally via a feature-rich, Sundance-built online platform [...] Continue Reading
Indies to See in December
Nine months of Covid-19 precautions. Nine months of movies at home. Regardless of whether you’ve joined all the streaming services you can find or braved the socially distanced multiplex, I hope [...] Continue Reading
Indies to See in November
As the Covid-19 pandemic hits the eight-month mark, Fresno Filmworks screenings remain on pause. November 13-15 would have been the weekend for our annual Fresno Film Festival, which is on hiatus. We [...] Continue Reading
Three Indies to See in October
As the Covid-19 pandemic extends toward the seven-month mark, some California multiplexes are starting to welcome back moviegoers at 25% capacity in their auditoriums, under the state's blueprint for [...] Continue Reading
Three Indies to See in September
As the Covid-19 pandemic creeps toward the six-month mark, are you missing the experience of watching a movie inside a theater as much as I am? Here are a few of my personal picks you can look for, [...] Continue Reading
Three Summer Indies to See in August
As the Covid-19 pandemic creeps toward the five-month mark, most U.S. movie theaters remain closed. Fortunately, lovers of independent and international films can still get their fix of first-run [...] Continue Reading