May 1998

By Kiersten Conner-Sax The first screening of WBUR’s "In the Loop" film series was held on a rainy night at the Kendall Landmark Theater, in Cambridge. While the nor’easter raged outside, the viewers munched free popcorn, learned about former film stars living in Reading, Massachusetts, and took in the American countryside.

By Kiersten Conner-Sax Normally, I'm not a big fan of art involving cows. In fact, I might have once argued that such an art form didn't exist. A recent viewing of John O'Brien's Man with a Plan, however, changed my mind.

By Julie WolfThe Festival was a success based on the strength of the entries -- a range of films from the quirky to the sublime.

By Holly MaddenFormer Somerville resident Kareem Roustom has always had a love of music and of film. Little did he know that one day his two passions would merge to form a career path.

By Sharon HainsfurtherAfter 15 years at the national level working for the WGBH-produced NOVA, Denise DiIanni packed her office up and moved across the street (literally) to local programming. Her decision came after careful thought about her commitment to the community around her, and what she saw as an opportunity to bring her professional work closer to home.

By M.M. Goldstein What do you do when you're invited to an elite tinseltown event and don't have enough cash to cover the $18 valet parking fee? Find out in this humorous account by former Massachusetts resident M.M. Goldstein.

By Michele Meek Highlighted this month, Cambridge filmmakers "Miss India Georgia airs on PBS.

By Lisa Grant Despite its modest beginning – the 'convergence' of 20 artists in Roger Williams park in 1987 – the arts festival now brings thousands of people to Providence to enjoy contemporary art, theater, dance, music and yes, film.