Snowed in with nowhere to go and nothing to do? Cozy up in your pajamas, make a Hot Toddy, and tune in to these wintery movies. We’ve selected 15 of our favorites for your viewing pleasure. Let us know what you think and what themes you’d like to see for our next monthly blog. Did...Read More
Peter Hedges’ Ben is Back Spotlights The American Family’s Struggle with Adolescent Addiction By: Lauren Stannard According to a startling statistic, for the second consecutive year, American’s life expectancy has decreased. The main culprit–drugs. A steady rise of young American deaths are fueled by overdoses. In 2016 alone, 63,600 Americans died of overdoses. The National Center of Health Statistics...Read More
With so many options to choose from, picking the perfect movie to watch this time of year can seem harder than knitting an ugly holiday sweater. If you are someone who could use a break from tradition, check out GIFF’s “Naughty List” of films. Gather your friends and family, as there’s no need to be...Read More
Film has always been an outlet fostering different creative energies that brings us together and reminds us of our connection to others. From the lough out loud moments in comedy, to the goosebumps and anticipation of horror, film unites us. The moment we’ve all been waiting for is fast approaching and with the annual film...Read More
Believe it or not that green, ghoulish Grinch turns 64 this spring. That same small-hearted character continues to charm audiences year after year. Dr. Seuss gave birth to the Grinch in May of 1955. The character was brought to life in a 32 lined illustrated poem featured in Redbook Magazine. The original tale was entitled...Read More
Michael Myers from Halloween, Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th, Freddie Krueger the villain of A Nightmare on Elm Street. What do all of these iconic figures have in common—they terrified us! The incredibly versatile actress Nadia Alexander gives an equally chilling performance by transforming herself into Mina for The Dark. In this interview Nadia...Read More
How is it that stars like Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, and Kerry Washington always seem to look their best, whether they’re gracing the pages of a magazine or accepting an award in front of an audience of millions? They have a team of styling experts ready to help them prepare for any role. ...Read More
Believe it or not, the 4th annual Greenwich International Film Festival is less than a month away! It’s time to turn to our trusted hair stylists, makeup artists, designers and jewelers to be primped and pampered for our festival events. Whatever hairstyle you are going for this year, head on over to Maison D’Alexandre, the...Read More
We’re excited to announce that the 2018 Festival Box Office is officially open! This year the GIFF Box Office, located across from McArdle’s at 55 Arch Street, will be open daily Monday – Saturday from 11AM- 6PM. Stop by to get film recommendations, learn more about the panels and events of the festival, and purchase...Read More
The programming team worked very hard to carefully review and select the films included in this year’s lineup. GIFF Programmer, Sam Kleiner said, “I am thrilled with this year’s lineup and can’t wait to share these films with our community. I am especially proud that Colleen and I accomplished our goal to have the work...Read More
