Written by Abby Chadwick, Photo courtesy of Blackbird Films ‘Porcupine,’ written and directed by M. Cahill, takes an in-depth look at the ideas of family dynamics and whether those dynamics succeed in connecting or dividing those that are a part of it. The film follows Audrey, a vibrant
Written by Paul Jerome Watson, Photo courtesy of Netflix Netflix documentaries have always been a worthwhile investment that invited change. “Making a Murderer” saw the world focus on the circumstances and conviction of Steven Avery. “Tiger King” and zookeeper Joe Exotic beca
By Sevyn Michaela-Rose, Photo courtesy of Choice Films The opening shot of “The Winter House’,” directed by Keith Boynton, reveals a desolate New Hampshire landscape in the middle of winter. A wood of pine trees encloses the field where a quaint cottage house sits. It’s a lonely imag
Written by Lilli Donohue, Image courtesy of MGM The movie opens with a little Aretha Franklin, “Rea, wake up. They wanna hear you sing,” her dad says. As expected, the movie is full of her musical oeuvre, as well as her family and friends. Even from her early childhood, there are scenes of her s
Writing and Interviews by Lilli Donohue, Video by Paige Matheison, Photos by Madelyn Conlin-Day Adrien Brody is visiting the SCAD Savannah Film Festival while other members of the “French Dispatch” crew attend other screenings around the world. He mentioned Wes Anderson being in Paris,
Writing and Interviews by Lilli Donohue, Video by Paige Matheison, Photos by Madelyn Conlin-Day With a buzz on Broughton St., actors and directors filled the red carpet. Stars included French Dispatch actor Adrien Brody and musician-turned-director Questlove. SCAD is lucky to have such esteemed cele
Written by Elsie Carmain, Photos by Sophia Lee The documentary can be an intimidating format. Once a subject has piqued a director’s interest, they must decide how to approach such a big project. The “Docs to Watch: Directors Roundtable” has returned for its eighth year to the SCAD Savannah Fi
Written by Esther Williams, Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Studios What makes man really, truly afraid? Writer and Director Stanley Kubrick takes a crack at answering the question, and in the opinion of many, succeeds. His book-to-movie adaptation of “The Shining” is a stellar knockout, a well-k
Written by David Dufour, Image courtesy of National Geographic Films When you think of old Hollywood, you might think of those early adventure films — “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth” — where they had crude stage props designed to look
Written by Meghan Smith, Image courtesy of Amanda Lipitz Productions The theme of family takes on a new meaning in “Found,” an American Chinese documentary. After being abandoned as infants in the early 2000s, Lily, Sadie and Chloe live normal American lives after they were adopted. Thro