Award-winning director Fatih Akin's Armenian historical epic "The Cut" is another exceptional, well-crafted film to add to his already successful career. Over the past 10 years, the Turkish German [...] Continue Reading
3 thriller docs show truth can be stranger than fiction
Sometimes, real-life events that play out amidst a backdrop of political turmoil can lead to some riveting and even absurd moments. They can also make for great cinema that leaves audiences scratching [...] Continue Reading
What Hollywood gets right (and wrong) about Silicon Valley
When Hollywood finds a lucrative genre or idea (i.e. superheroes) it tends to grab it and hold on to it for a while. Recently, Silicon Valley has been no exception. Since he passed away in 2011, [...] Continue Reading
A Chip off the Old Block: Fatherhood in Film
Father-son films seem to explore the archetype of male heroism and its role in paternal bonds. Whether the relationship in question is strained or close in nature, particular films are able to [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer Spotlight: Justin Secor
October 2015 Volunteer in the Spotlight: Justin Secor Originally hailing from Minnesota, Clovis North High School senior Justin Secor enjoys outdoor activities and takes advantage of Fresno’s close [...] Continue Reading
Crossing Over: 3 Films About the Immigrant Experience
The plight of an immigrant’s journey has always been a cornerstone of American cinema, and as of late, contemporary international cinema seems to be catching on to this universal narrative. More [...] Continue Reading
True Stories: 5 documentaries available to stream.
This Friday, September 11th, Fresno Filmworks will proudly present "The Wandering Muse". This powerful documentary looks at nomadic Jewish musicians and the messages they spread with their art. "The [...] Continue Reading
How to be a girl: Growing up female at the movies.
The excitement surrounding this Friday's film, "Gueros", has all of Fresno Filmworks thinking about what it means to grow up and what movies to watch when you're doing it. Filmworks President [...] Continue Reading