[rating:3.5/5] In spite of my lack of uterus, I was able to feel the strain of the mothers that Christy Turnligton Burns follows in her directorial debut “No Woman, No Cry” — a documentary that, in an hour, gives you the rundown on the very real issue of maternal mortality. Hopping from Tanzan
The Procession: [rating:4/5] Lily Tomlin and Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family) lead us on a misguided procession of laughs in “The Procession.” The duo star as a mother and son who are roped into attending a funeral that neither is very invested in. As they try to sneak out to lunch they
By Danielle Austin Actor John Goodman made an appearance at the 2012 Savannah Film Festival. District sat in with the American acting legend while he discussed his first forays into acting and the diverse roles he has filled thoroughout his extensive career. District Staf
“Noodling” [rating: 3/5] Country charm, that’s what “Noodling” is full of. Too bad writer/director Rebecca Eskreis didn’t realize that it’s the folks that fascinate, not the fish. Little miss blonde, ponytailed 14-year-old Jenna Ramsey is not impressed with her da
“Women Behind the Scenes” was a great look into the future of filmmaking — a future that allows women to have more of a voice than they have ever had before in the industry. Seven powerful women — Miranda Seagull, Sharron Medial, Bonnie Timbernmen, Stephanie Meredith, Kate Connor, Kayla York
Robert Zemeckis’ “Flight” marks his return to live action film making. A sobering drama about an alcoholic pilot starring Denzel Washington, Don Cheadle, Melissa Leo and John Goodman among others, screened on Oct. 29 at the Savannah Film Festival. Once again, District was on hand t
“Violet and Daisy,” the directorial debut of Geoffrey Fletcher (“Precious”) debuted at the Savannah Film Festival Sunday at 9:30 p.m. Fletcher, who also wrote and produced the film, was accompanied by James Gandolfini who starred in the film. District Staff
The 15th annual Savannah Film Festival will hold a screening of the film “Hairspray,” directed and choreographed by Adam Shankman. District sat down with Shankman to talk about his beginnings in the film industry and his artistic approach. District Staff
“Friend Request Pending” [rating: 4/5] Sunday at the Savannah Film Festival opened with Judi Dench, Penny Ryder and Phillip Jackson showing us that you are never too old to get excited about a new crush in “Friend Request Pending.” The delightful short film features the Oscar-win
[rating:4.5/5] I was told that the opening film for the Savannah Film Festival was a romantic comedy. So going in, my arms were crossed and my mood was set to cynical. But calling “Silver Linings Playbook” a rom-com is like calling “The Dark Knight” an action flick. There is both romance and