Reviews & Critiques
Antarctic Voyage (2024) Film Review
The adventure portrayed in Antarctic Voyage is genuinely thrilling. Dr. Samantha Monier, a determined biologist, eschews traditional pathways and embarks on a journey that leads her to an extraordinary location. While her personal expedition may not seem particularly enticing to…
MY PENGUIN FRIEND – Leonard Maltin’s Movie Crazy
This charming and heartwarming film narrates the true tale of a lost and injured Magellanic penguin off the coast of Brazil. Rescued by a humble fisherman (Jean Reno), who is still grappling with the loss of his young son from…
Experience the Star Trek Movies in 70mm at Out of this World L.A. Event | Features
To understand the challenges of screening 70mm film prints at theaters today, just ask Jerry Blackburn. As the senior manager and director of public programming at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills, a historic movie palace built in 1937,…
When there’s no clear path into the film industry, create your own
When the Path to the Film Industry is Unclear, Blaze Your Own Trail About Little White Lies Since 2005, Little White Lies has served as a bi-monthly print magazine dedicated to celebrating exceptional films and the creative individuals behind them.…
The Dunes (2021) Film Review
In his feature directorial debut, The Dunes, Australian actor and producer Martin Copping ventures into deeply personal territory that he may not have explored before. Renowned for his voice roles in video games like Rainbow Six and Call of Duty,…
I’M GOING UNIVERSAL NEXT MONTH – Leonard Maltin’s Movie Crazy
I am thrilled to announce that I will be programming and hosting a unique series of six rarely-seen Universal Pictures from the 1930s next month at Quentin Tarantino’s New Beverly Theatre. From Friday to Sunday, September 20-22, I will present…
Venice Film Festival 2024: Separated, Maria, Kill the Jockey, One to One: John & Yoko | Festivals & Awards
Errol Morris, the pioneering documentarian, made an impactful mark with his earlier films like “Gates of Heaven,” which explores pet cemeteries, and “The Thin Red Line,” a gripping true-crime narrative. These works reflect deeply on themes of mortality and ethical…