Movie lovers have long developed a hearty appetite for films about international food. The Danes have Babette's Feast, the Mexicans have Like Water for Chocolate, the Italians have Big Night, and the [...] Continue Reading
Good Films: Pre-Code movies
Our "Good Films You May Have Missed" series calls attention to movies new and old that are all Filmworks worthy. Titles are available from Netflix and other streaming services. From 1930 to 1968, the [...] Continue Reading
Women demonstrate activism through storytelling
Our Nov. 8 film, Wadjda, tells the coming-of-age story of Wadjda Mohammed, an adventurous 10-year-old girl living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. One day, she spots a striking green bicycle for sale and [...] Continue Reading
Volunteer of the Month: Linda Hernandez
October 2013 Volunteer of the Month: Linda Hernandez Occupation: Linda is currently retired, and she enjoys being a community volunteer. What are some of your hobbies? "I am a part-time student at [...] Continue Reading
Blogger and his buddies make swede dreams
Fresno Filmworks will proudly sponsor Swede Fest 12 on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Tower Theatre. This is the second of two profiles on local filmmakers who have made their mark on the homegrown, [...] Continue Reading
Swede founder creates cardboard realities
Fresno Filmworks will proudly sponsor Swede Fest 12 on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Tower Theatre. This is the first of two profiles on local filmmakers who have made their mark on the homegrown, [...] Continue Reading
Good Films: Teen movies
DAZED AND CONFUSED USA • 1993 • Dir.: Richard Linklater From critic Desson Howe of The Washington Post: "[This film] ought to be in a prominent place at the Library of Congress, next to The Godfather, [...] Continue Reading
Neville evokes passion for music and the performing arts
Stories about singers and songwriters have always interested documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville. In an interview with Filmmaker Magazine, he says: "I love telling the story behind the song, but [...] Continue Reading