Written by: Erin Pollack & Jake Chapman The origin of Black History Month (also known as African-American history month) dates back to 1926, when Carter G. Woodson had to fight for a week to encourage coordinated teachings of Black history in public schools. In the 1960’s, this period evolved from a week to a month....Read More
By: Lorraine Rinaldi Now that June is here, get into the summer sprit by re-watching these classic summer films. Although travelling may be difficult this summer, these movies can help to bring back memories of all the fun and adventurous summers from pre-Covid times. The Sandlot (1993) This classic baseball movie will forever be a...Read More
By: Lauren Malenchini The history of Cinema in Mexico dates back to the 19th century when it was first used to document historical events. In its “Golden Age”, from 1930-1960, Mexican cinema dominated the Latin American film industry. The era spanning from 1990 to present day is what is known as Nuevo Cine Mexicano, or...Read More
By: Lauren Malenchini Appreciating our Earth and understanding the importance of protecting it have become important themes of recent environmental documentaries. The minds behind these documentaries seek to educate, inform and inspire a change in behavior from audiences across the globe. In celebration of Earth day, we recommend the following films! Our Planet Our Planet...Read More
An Ode to Local Theatres By: Lorraine Rinaldi, GIFF Intern Covid-19 has certainly had a huge impact on the film industry with many film festivals, GIFF included, going virtual, filming coming to a halt, movie theatres closing, and of course the growing importance of streaming. Despite these hurdles, our beloved local theatres like the Avon...Read More
Reel World Vermont: NYU Film Students Create A Quarantine Film House Part One of GIFF’s Student Filmmaker Showcase Series by GIFF Intern Lauren Malenchini When Covid-19 sent film students home last Spring, production came to an abrupt and stunning halt. A group of NYU Tisch students from the Film, TV and Acting programs were faced...Read More
Portrait of a Filmmaker: Dee Rees By GIFF Intern Lorraine Rinaldi A wonderful way to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is by watching films made by Black filmmakers, centered on Black stories. To that end, we would like to recommend the work of Academy Award nominated filmmaker Dee Rees. If you are not yet...Read More
One Royal Holiday a Hallmark movie fit for a Regal Audience By: Lauren Stannard It’s that time of the year again! The temperature is dropping, the wreaths are hanging and the lights are twinkling, but one thing is amiss, the festive holiday spirit. Thankfully, there’s a place where one can always find an abundance of...Read More
Wild Mountain Thyme: ‘Slainte’ to RomComs By: Claire Danko, GIFF Intern Overflowing with sweeping views of the lush Irish countryside, John Patrick Shanley’s new film Wild Mountain Thyme is a fable-like romantic dramedy. Like in Moonstruck, Shanley’s love for rapid-fire banter and impossible love stories between quirky dreamers is on full display here. The star-crossed...Read More
A Profile on Peter Billingsley By:Claire Danko, GIFF Intern A table lamp shaped like a woman’s leg and adorned with a fishnet stocking. A precocious doe-eyed youngster, obsessed with a dangerous Christmas gift and six little words that remind us all it is Christmas: “You’ll shoot you’re eye out kid!” These are just a few...Read More
