By Gregory Crofton “Sorry / Not Sorry” calls for justice for the women that comedian Louie C.K. has admitted he sexually harassed. Sorry, that’s just not possible in America. Louie got away with it. He surely suffered from the public…
‘KIM’S VIDEO’: A Thriller that Honors the Power of Movies and Wrangles with the Sicilian Mafia
By Gregory Crofton I first heard about Carnivalesque Films, owned and operated by Ashley Sabin and David Redmon, around 2010 when their films “Made in Mardi Gras,” and “Kamp Katrina” aired on the Documentary Channel, which then reached more than…
‘Marching in the Dark’ is a Beautiful Portrait of Women’s Fortitude in Grief
By Gregory Crofton Economic pressure, especially for men, can be one of the most challenging things to face in life. Farming in the U.S. is subsidized by the federal government because making a living from the land can difficult. Life…
‘American Symphony’ Shows There’s Panic at the Very Top Too
By Gregory Crofton Director Matthew Heineman has made his own sweet symphony bringing to the screen the love story of musician and singer John Batiste and his wife Suleika Jaouad, a writer living with leukemia. Heineman is devoted to observational…
‘The Deepest Breath’ Finds True Romance Where Hollywood Never Could
By Gregory Crofton Humans can be strange. Whether they’re on a deadly path to reach the peak of Earth’s tallest mountain, or diving deep into the ocean on a single breath, some people need danger to get by. Director Laura…
‘MOTHERLAND’ Takes Top Prize at Copenhagen Doc Fest
By Gregory Crofton What does it feel like to live in a fascist state ruled by a dictator named Alexander Lukashenko? Directors Alexander Mihalkovich and Hanna Badziaka show in their 92-minute film “Motherland” that it makes life painful and confusing,…