I’ll admit, spending the better part of two weeks at Atlanta’s Plaza Theatre last year for the Atlanta Film Festival has made me appreciate its value more. I don’t frequent it as much as I should, for a variety of reasons, but it is an iconic part of Atlanta’s film industry, and one I feel more grateful for than ever. I believe I first went to the Plaza when I […]
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These are uncertain times we live in. The COVID-19 pandemic, and widespread closures of businesses and “self-isolation” we’re experiencing, is unlike anything I have ever seen in my 42 years on Earth. And, as someone with respiratory issues, and the husband of a wife with diabetes, we are taking this seriously, and trying to remain in the house as much as we can. She is taking time off of work […]
Sonic Cinema Podcast
In this episode, Brian recaps the best and his favorites from the 2022 Atlanta Film Festival. Also included are interviews with directors Erica Orofino (who made the short film, “She Keeps Me”) and Abi Damaris Corbin (who directed the Opening Night presentation, “892”). I hope you enjoy! **Audio note: The sound on the second discussion with Corbin is very loud due to the environment and crackling. It has been mastered […]
Over the past few months, I’ve really enjoyed diving deep into the Blu-Ray releases from The Film Detective. So when the opportunity arose where I could talk to its founder, Phil Hopkins, I wanted to take the chance to do so. He is the president of Fandor, and we talk about what led to him being a collector, what goes into film restoration, and more. I hope you enjoy! Episode […]