The 5 moments from the 2022 Oscars we can’t stop thinking about

The Oscars always promises high emotions, beautiful fashion, and unforgettable moments. The 94th Annual Academy Awards, hosted by Amy Schumer, Wanda Sykes, and Regina Hall, certainly did not disappoint. Check out our highlights from last night’s show. Hollywood Stands With…

2015 First Time Fest: Harvey Weinstein Q&A

Johanna Bennett’s and Mandy Ward’s third annual celebration of first time filmmakers concluded on March 9 with a tribute to no one other than Harvey Weinstein. The festival, one that puts forth newly formed filmmakers with the audience they deserve,…

Top 10 “Grandpas” in Movies & TV

With Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa opening very soon, I started thinking of grandfather characters in movies and TV, particular my favorites, whether they be bad or good. With the help some of the TYF staff, friends and fellow movie and…

Oscar Buzz: Will Teens Have a Horse in the Race?

It’s that time of year again. The Weinsteins are whining, and the red carpets are rolling! In the enormous mess of DVD promotions, star interviews, magazine spotlights, and blogger rants, it’s easy to forget that the Oscars are no longer…

The Film Canon: All the President’s Men (1976)

Some movies know they’re movies. If done well, they are aware that their job is to tell us a story, and invite us along for the ride. Whenever you hear a movie described as a ‘satire’, ‘parable’, or ‘epic’ –…

The Avengers and the Survival of the Cinema

Every few weeks, an article entitled “Death of the Cinema” or “Death of Film Criticism” materializes on some film blog. “The cinema is dying! Young people don’t go to the movies! They’re not made like they used to be,” they…

Top 5 Movies Made Under Outrageous Conditions

5. The Wizard of Oz It shocks people to know that The Wizard of Oz is actually a remake of hundreds of other “wizards of oz.”  It was adapted from a theater production, starring Fred Stone. Ray Bolger was set…