SCAD Savannah Film Festival Issue

<i>That Was Awesome!</i> brings big laughs and starts a vital conversation

That Was Awesome! brings big laughs and starts a vital conversation

Writer Kevin Gillese and star Amber Nash talk their new short film and the need for representation for people with disabilities
The short film tells the story of a special needs floor hockey team preparing for the game of their life against some ignorant and often mean-spirited competitors

By Sean Kelly Oct 31, 2018

Fantastic foxes to post-apocalyptic dogs: Tristan Oliver

Fantastic foxes to post-apocalyptic dogs: Tristan Oliver

Stop-motion cinematographer appears at Isle of Dogs screening
Isle of Dogs screens at the Festival, along with a standing exhibit at the SCAD Museum of Art

By Jim Morekis Oct 31, 2018

Green Book: Peter Farrelly brings powerful story of an unlikely friendship to the big screen

Green Book: Peter Farrelly brings powerful story of an unlikely friendship to the big screen

The beloved comedy director talks about his new film and the amazing true story behind it
It’s a film that deals with the issues of race that were plaguing the country at the time, and examines how the two became friends despite the tension that existed in the region

By Sean Kelly Oct 31, 2018

Review: Can You Ever Forgive Me? reveals complex female character

It’s so hard to like Lee Israel’s character in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, but it’s easy to feel bad for her. Can You Ever Forgive Me? is the true story of Lee Israel, an out-of-work biographer played by Melissa McCarthy who begins forging letters by famous authors to turn a buck.

By Rachael Flora Oct 30, 2018

'BlacKkKlansman' star John David Washington reflects during Fim Festival Q&A

'BlacKkKlansman' star John David Washington reflects during Fim Festival Q&A

The star of the acclaimed Spike Lee film speaks to the timeliness of Ron Stallworth's story
SEVERAL TIMES during the SCAD Savannah Film Festival’s screening of BlacKkKlansman at the Lucas Theatre, the dialogue was momentarily inaudible due to either the immense laughter or rapturous applause that would erupt from the audience. It’s not a surprising reaction given the critical and commercial success that the film has achieved since its release.

By Sean Kelly Oct 30, 2018

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