“Lucky” is a story about what is possible when people sit to tell and to listen to each other’s stories. In “Lucky,” the place where this happens is a low-lit bar where the people of a small desert [...] Continue Reading
I Heart Film: Joan and Stan Poss
I Heart Film: Joan and Stan Poss, Filmworks members Before your respective retirements, what did you do for a living? Joan: I worked as a therapist with crisis outpatients with Fresno County for 11 [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 12
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old. Titles are available from various streaming services. "The Tenth Man" (2016) The Tenth Man (El Rey del Once) follows [...] Continue Reading
Humans and Animals Make Unusual Cinematic Connections
The Sept. 8 Filmworks movie, “Pop Aye” tells the story of a disenchanted architect in a mid-life crisis who re-connects with his childhood elephant. Our 2017-18 season opener, this feature debut from [...] Continue Reading
I Heart Film: John Ostlund
I Heart Film: John Ostlund What do you do for a living? Chris Pacheco and I own and operate One Putt Broadcasting, a group of seven radio stations that includes K-Jewel 105.5 FM, KYNO 1430 AM, and [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 11
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old. Titles are available from various streaming services. ”Paterson” (2016) Paterson is about a man and a town, both named [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Stan Morita
May 2015 volunteer in the spotlight: Stan Morita Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Stan Morita. I was born in Fresno and raised in the small town of Biola. I attended Central Union High [...] Continue Reading
Streaming Surprises, Volume 10
Our “Streaming Surprises” series calls attention to good movies new and old. Titles are available from various streaming services. “The Eagle Huntress” (2016) This docudrama follows a 13 year-old [...] Continue Reading