When the Songland judging trio listens to a potential song, they nod, gesture, and physically react along. We can see when they acknowledge promise, hear brilliance, see possibility and catch honesty. They react to the layers and the known moments of intention.
Michelle DeLateur
In a documentary about thrash metal, it’s when we lift out the noise that we see the relationships, pressures, song development, and reflections. And yet there’s no other way to share a story like this.
“My Old School” provides an in-depth lesson in documentary structure, successful reveals, and air-tight organization.
Sundance Short Films offer entire universes in mere minutes.
An hour before my first Sundance Premiere, I am unexpectedly mesmerized not by a Sundance related element, but by Jess King’s rhinestone-studded spin shoes.
Elizabeth Banks and Sigourney Weaver anchor an abortion rights film that could have, and should have, been more.
Breaking Through with BAFTA
This week, BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) shared their most recent cohort of Breakthrough Participants.
Playable artwork at a gallery price.
When Writing For Yourself Is Worth It: A Conversation With Singer-Songwriter Heather Youmans
The Knockturnal chats with the singer-songwriter abou her new song, Worth it, and journey of creating personal stories into songs.
Classic Dogs, New Tricks: A letter to Fender about the Nashville Telecaster Player Plus
Hi, Fender.