SCAD Savannah Film Festival Issue

Review: The Shape of Water

Review: The Shape of Water

From the decadence of a romantic opera-style theatre to the pastels and pie displays of a midcentury diner to the steely government labs, The Shape of Water is a love letter to the Cold War era.

By Anna Chandler Oct 31, 2017

Review: I, Tonya

Review: I, Tonya

Margot Robbie skillfully embraces the skater's vulnerability without ever showing her as pathetic; Harding's innate competitor’s pride and defiant spirit remain throughout, and that’s what always made Harding such a compelling figure.

By Jim Morekis Oct 31, 2017

Review: Frankenstein

Review: Frankenstein

One of the many unique aspects of this adaptation of the classic story by Mary Shelley is that Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller have the capacity to trade roles as the eponymous scientist and his troubled creation, each actor knowing the lines of each character and fully versed in each role. In this showing on Halloween night at the Lucas, we got the treat of Cumberbatch himself as the Creature. It is, quite simply, the performance of a lifetime.

By Jim Morekis Oct 31, 2017

Review: Downsizing

Review: Downsizing

Matt Damon along with the eerily comedic cast portray the lengths gone to achieve the goals of consumerism.

By Asha Gilbert Oct 31, 2017

Risk: The closest look yet at Julian Assange

Risk: The closest look yet at Julian Assange

"What Assange did is of historic importance. He pioneered journalistic methods that most big publishers have now learned from... At the same time, he has a major ego. He can be quite abusive."

By Jim Morekis Oct 31, 2017

Holly Hunter: ‘Women will not be ignored or denied anymore’

Holly Hunter: ‘Women will not be ignored or denied anymore’

"There's a real paradigm shift now because women can respond in real time. Now they will be believed when they say this is happening to them."
In addition to being one of the Peach State’s proudest exports, she has become the virtual embodiment of the notion of the independent, truth-telling woman

By Jim Morekis Oct 31, 2017

A film festival looks at 20

A film festival looks at 20

Andra Reeve-Rabb discusses the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the industry, and its current challenges
Reeve-Rabb came to SCAD after a long and fruitful career casting shows such as The Big Bang Theory and multiple shows in the CSI franchise

By Jim Morekis Oct 31, 2017

Sir Patrick Stewart entertains and enlightens in SCAD Savannah Film Fest Q&A

Sir Patrick Stewart entertains and enlightens in SCAD Savannah Film Fest Q&A

“I thought if Hugh Jackman can cry then I certainly can. I let it out, too,” Stewart laughed.

By Jim Morekis Oct 31, 2017

Review: Beatriz At Dinner

Review: Beatriz At Dinner

Throughout the film, small doses of magical realism soften the edges of its harsh and timely reality. As predator chases prey and cancer eats away, any shred of tenderness and compassion from a dinner guest is welcome, but often disappoints.

By Anna Chandler Oct 31, 2017

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