by Laya Maheshwari | Feb 13, 2014 | Features, Festivals, News
For film critics and journalists, “film festivals” rarely feel like festive occasions. Sure, there are more titles to peruse than one can count. There are numerous chances to interact with colleagues and artists who are usually far away. There is also the overarching...
by Laya Maheshwari | Jan 29, 2014 | Festivals, What's Hot
Laya Maheshwari was selected as part of the International Film Festival Rotterdam Trainee Project for Young Critics. He’s traveled from his home in Mumbai to attend and report on the festival and participate in the fest’s talent development program. The...
by Michael Taus | Nov 21, 2013 | Staff Picks
With more multiplex screens showing the same blockbuster films, our exposure to the artisan works of filmmakers around the world is growing more limited. Unearthing those undercapitalized hidden gems is an extraordinary effort. But thankfully, film festival...