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About Phil Guie

Phil Guie first began writing about movies while working as an editor for The Queens Ledger and Brooklyn Downtown Star. His film reviews, interviews, and feature articles have appeared both in print and online. He has been writing at Film Forward since 2016.

My Scientology Movie

A secretive religion meets an incisive documentarian.

By |March 10th, 2017|Documentary|0 Comments

Strad Style | Slamdance 2017

A movie about passion and perseverance—with strings attached.

By |February 9th, 2017|Festivals|0 Comments

Dim the Fluorescents | Slamdance 2017

A sharp yet ultimately poignant dark comedy that won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature at the recent Slamdance Film Festival.

By |February 8th, 2017|Festivals, Top Picks|0 Comments

The Year of First-Time Female Filmmakers | Slamdance 2017

This year’s lineup of independent and low-budget films includes no less than eight first-time female directors competing in the festival’s narrative and documentary programs.

By |January 23rd, 2017|Festivals|0 Comments

Christine

At times, watching Christine is akin to witnessing a disaster unfold in slow motion.

By |January 19th, 2017|DVD/Streaming/On Demand|0 Comments

Harry Benson: Shoot First

The man behind some of the most iconic photographs ever taken.

By |December 11th, 2016|DVD/Streaming/On Demand, Pop Culture|0 Comments

On the Map

A film about basketball, a nation’s coming of age, and the intertwining of both.

By |December 9th, 2016|Documentary, Sports|0 Comments

Frank & Lola

Their relationship may be rotten, but the revenge it inspires is so very sweet.

By |December 9th, 2016|Drama|0 Comments

Death by a Thousand Cuts

A compelling documentary that shines a light on tensions on the island of Hispaniola.

By |November 30th, 2016|Documentary, Festivals|0 Comments