I have been re-arranging my DVD collection and discovered I have four duplicates. If anyone would like any of these (no charge) let me know at bob.moss@vibesfromthescreen.com. Darkest Hour 4K/Blu-Ray+Digital Cries and Whispers Criterion Collection edition Doctor Zhivago Anniversary Edition Faithless Directed by Liv Ullmann From a script by Ingmar Bergman Region 2 version Continue Reading
The Route for the 87 Best International Film Submissions for the 2023 Oscars
The closing date for a country to submit its selected film to the Academy for consideration for Best International Film was October 3rd. An international film is defined as a feature-length motion picture (over 40 minutes) produced outside the United States of America and its territories with a predominantly (more than 50%) non-English dialogue track.… Continue Reading
Many Stars and Business Leaders Leaving Twitter
The news columns are full of reports of starts, business leaders and others leaving Twitter n ow that Elon Musk has taken over. Some progressives, however, are urging people to “stay and fight”. One possible move by Musk appears to be a dealbreaker for those hanging on for the time being. They are reacting to… Continue Reading
AFM–Films Look For Buyers
Check out the American Film Market Hot List of films looking to tempt buyers this week. https://tinyurl.com/39rr64vd. This is where things get down to business again. Continue Reading
CINEMA SABAYA to get U.S. distribution
THR reports that Cinema Sabaya, which screened at the 2021 Chicago International Film Festival and is Israel’s official submission for the 2023 Academy Awards in the best international film category, has been picked up by U.S. distributor Kino Lorber. This is an excellent, heartwarming film and well deserves full distribution. Kino Lorber plans a theatrical… Continue Reading
Did Oscar Winner Farhadi Steal The Story for “A Hero”?
In an interesting article in The New Yorker,(https://tinyurl.com/2n6det8b) Rachel Aviv lays out the conflicting stories that raise the question as to whether Iranian director Ashgar Farhadi stole ideas from his students to make his own films. In a counter-suit to Farhadi’s claims of defamation, one student Azadeh Masihzadeh is claiming the Farhadi’s A Hero is… Continue Reading
Catching Up On Some Films
Finally saw Tar again -with hearing assist this time. Still think it is a very good film and most importantly Cate Blanchett gives a performance that is sure to get her many award nominations. Director Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave, is an intense psychological adventure. It keeps you trying to put the pieces together during… Continue Reading
This Week’s Openings
The 2022 version of All Quiet On The Western Front is now available on Netflix. This remake is shot for the first time from the perspective of a German soldier. I have not watched it yet and will post again once I do. The original 1930 silent film is on Amazon and Apple +. The… Continue Reading
New Trailers Added
I have added several new trailers on that page. Check them out. Continue Reading
Variety: “Circuit Contenders Are Off and Running”
This week’s issue of Variety has brief summaries of the 37 films it believes could be up for Oscar nominations. Good way to plan your film viewing the rest of the year. https://tinyurl.com/398m2vt7 Remember although the Academy Awards are five months away, contenders for the Best International Film had to be submitted by October 3rd… Continue Reading