Independent Cinema

Django Reinhardt needs no introduction to jazz and blues aficionados. Indeed, Reinhardt remains one of the greatest jazz guitarists and composers of the twentieth century. Interestingly, Reinhardt rose above his impoverished background to become celebrated, and he became the first notable jazz talent to emerge from Europe. Consequently, his skills …

This must-see film has garnered awards and will add more by the time award season has ended. Don't miss it.

Bad filmmaking has never been so well-portrayed in James Franco's new hit "The Disaster Artist."

Stellar writing, directing, and acting make the film worthy of the stellar video and audio.

William H. Macy is candid about his experiences directing his third feature film, 'Krystal.'

Would you kill for love?

Where do homeless families live in Florida?

How well do you know the effervescent Itzhak Perlman? Alison Chernick's documentary about the great violinist is a delightful portrait of the man and the myth.

I saw a lot of shorts at the Austin Revolution Film Festival (ARFF), September 19-23. Short films, of course.

Does war serve any purpose for the little people who fight it?