Film Analysis

By April Gardner

April Gardner provides a primer on the burgeoning academic field of neurocinematics, which may answer why we react (or don't) to certain films.

By Marilyn D. Pennell

Marilyn Pennell recommends the documentary Who Does She Think She Is?, screening this month in Vermont at the Green Mountain Film Festival and Women’s Film Festival.

By Mere LaTour

Last month, Mere LaTour explained the benefits of story analysis. This month, she details what happens when a script receives "coverage."

By Mere LaTour

Mere LaTour describes the benefits of seeking outside help with telling an effective cinematic story, whether fictional or documentary.

By Julia Cox

Marine biologist-turned filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson uses
laughter as a vehicle for change.

By Lynn Tryba

Secrecy's festival run continues to build steam. It screens this month at the Nantucket Film Festival.

By Lynn Tryba Jason Harrington gathers elements of sketch artistry, literary nonfiction, the violin, and whale song in The Tree With The Lights In It, an animated short screening this month at SNOB.

By D.P. Bettencourt Fateless, screening at the Hartford Jewish Film Festival, tells the semi-autobiographical story of a young boy's time in a concentration camp.

By Michele MeekA preview of some of the shorts, documentaries and features screening at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival - with, of course, New England connections.

By Genevieve Butler Unlikely romances develop in the Israeli desert in the excellent "Turn Left at the End of the World," which screens this month as part of the Boston Jewish Film Festival.

By Genevieve ButlerDocumentary Film "Deadline," screening as part of the Human Rights Watch Festival, tells of justice for the exonerated in Illinois after the long walk through the valley of the shadow of death.

By Genevieve ButlerA review of "Anya (In and Out of Focus)" which screens at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston this month.

By Genevieve Butler A review of "My Sister, My Bride," the story of one couple’s struggle for equality to premiere at the Boston Jewish Film Festival this month.

By Michele MeekA selection of movies celebrating, poking fun and analyzing America's holiday available through NewEnglandFilm's sister site, BuyIndies.com.

By Genevieve Butler A review of Roberto Arévalo's documentary "Understanding Violence" featured this month at the Roxbury Film Festival.

By Genevieve Butler Rhode Island School of Design grads steal the show at the recent New England Animation Bash, presented by the Brattle and Coolidge Corner Theatres.

By Mattias Frey Reviews of the outstanding films from the 2004 Independent Film Festival of Boston.

By Chris Cooke Reviews of three features and a selection of shorts from the 20th Annual Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival, coming to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, May 12-23.

By Genevieve Butler A review of "Foo-Foo Dust," the local film featured at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival and screening this month at the Florida Film Festival.

By Chris CookeA review of the local film "Everyone's Got One."

By Chris Cooke A review of films featured at the 2004 Human Rights Watch International Film Festival, "Osama," "Pinochet's Children" and "Scenes From an Endless War."

By Chris CookeA review of Jafar Panahi's chilling portrait, "Crimson Gold," which screens this month at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts as part of the Festival of Films from Iran.

By Chris Cooke A review of Kyle Gilman’s short film "The Epic Tale of Kalesius and Clotho," which screens in the upcoming Northampton Independent Film Festival.

By Chris Cooke Chris Cooke reviews "Displaced! A Miracle at St. Ottilien," screening at the Boston Jewish Film Festival this month.

By Chris Cooke A review of the film screening this month at the Film Fest New Haven, "Bad Boy Made Good," about American composer George Antheil.

By Chris Cooke A review of the film "On_Line" screening at the Coolidge Corner Theatre through August 7.

By Chris Cooke Reviews of "L'Adversaire," "24 Heures de la Vie d'une Femme" and "Se Souvenir des Belles Choses" -- films screening at the MFA, Boston’s 2003 Boston French Film Festival this month.

By Chris Cooke A review of Kaylyn Thornal's documentary "A Centered Universe," airing on WGBH this month.

By Chris Cooke A review of Christian de Rezendes’s "Getting Out of Rhode Island," screening at Evos Arts on July 13.

By Chris Cooke Reviews of several films from the 19th Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival taking place May 1-18 at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts: "Walking on Water," "Fine Dead Girls," and "A.K.A."