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About Kent Turner

Kent Turner, the editor of Film-Forward, learned the ropes of the festival circuit at the San Francisco International Film Festival and has worked in film production and acquisition in Los Angeles. He is currently the director of programming at the Monmouth Film Festival.

ROMA | TIFF 2018

What is the best way to see writer/director Alfonso Cuarón’s luminous, black-and-white film? Definitely on the big screen.

By |September 19th, 2018|Festivals|0 Comments
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22 July | TIFF 2018

Paul Greengrass’s fast-paced and intimate docudrama is gripping from start to finish, and ultimately hopeful.

By |September 16th, 2018|Book adaptation, Festivals|0 Comments
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A Star Is Born | TIFF 2018

Actor-turned-debut director Bradley Cooper brings a new version of the often-told tale to the screen, with a 1976 vibe.

By |September 14th, 2018|Musical|4 Comments
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Colette | TIFF 2018

Wash Westmoreland's handsome and earthy depiction of the celebrated French writer offers a showcase for star Keira Knightley.

By |September 11th, 2018|Biopic, Festivals|0 Comments
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Maria by Callas | TIFF 2018

The documentary luxuriates in soprano Maria Callas's voice, and star power.

By |September 11th, 2018|Documentary, Festivals|0 Comments
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Angels Are Made of Light | TIFF 2018

A portrait of a specific time and place: the city of Kabul today after 40 years of war.

By |September 10th, 2018|Documentary, Festivals|0 Comments
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Free Solo | TIFF 2018

An amazing feat in filmmaking and a white-knuckle viewing experience.

By |September 9th, 2018|Documentary, Festivals|1 Comment
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Heartbound: A Different Kind of Love Story | TIFF 2018

Matchmaking Thai women with lonely, working-class bachelors in a small Danish town.

By |September 8th, 2018|Documentary, Festivals|0 Comments
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Minding the Gap

A years-in-the-making documentary that is startlingly reflective.

By |August 22nd, 2018|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Top Picks|0 Comments
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