Sync Up Cinema preview

Sync Up Cinema kicks off this Monday, May 1, and we’re once again delighted to be providing the projection for three days of films, panels, drinks, and industry love. Presented by the Jazz… Continue Reading


French Film Festival preview

Tomorrow the New Orleans Film Society returns to the Prytania Theatre for their 20th annual French Film Festival. The lineup of new and repertory work is exceptional, and not too easy to see, which… Continue Reading


Patois New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival preview

The Patois New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival launches its eleventh edition this weekend at the Broad Theater. The festival focuses on a broad range human rights topics, ranging from LGBTQ figures,… Continue Reading


Nazli Dincel in words (her own and others’)

Turkish born, Milwaukee-based filmmaker Nazli Dincel makes what she describes as “visceral and provocative handmade films that explore bodies, acts of the solitary, text, language, visual information and personal exposure.” For further reading,… Continue Reading


On Hollywood’s New Vietnam

I will be the first to admit to a weakness as a cinephile: I’m not very good at watching mainstream action movies. I didn’t grow up on them, and when I consume them… Continue Reading


Introducing Big Screen

Shotgun Cinema started as a film presenter in search of a venue, and we have continued that way as we roll deeper into 2017. This situation has forced us to be resourceful and… Continue Reading