Producer-director Avi Belkin has put together a brilliant, moving, rapid-fire, split-screen account of the man behind the cigarette and camera, J.P. Devine writes.
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Hilary Brougher honored with MIFF’s Mid-Life Achievement Award
The writer and director, who brought “South Mountain” to the 10-day festival, prefers making small budget, independent films to high budget blockbusters.
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J.P. Devine MIFF Movie Review: “After Hours”
Dark it is, hilarious it certainly is, J.P. Devine writes.
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J.P.Devine MIFF Movie Review: ‘Winchester ’73’
The story itself is a relatively thin, basic tale of revenge, of cowboys, Indians and historic villains, J.P. Devine writes.
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Hallowell filmmaker brings Cape Verde to Maine in MIFFONEDGE film
Caleb Baker, 34, grew up in Norridgewock, graduated from Skowhegan Area High School and went on to earn psychology and law degrees; but his true passion is filmmaking, and he brings that passion to the Maine International Film Festival.
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Waterville Opera House abuzz as audience welcomes 10-day Maine International Film Festival
The 22nd annual festival, which celebrated its opening night Friday, will run through July 21 and showcase close to 100 local and international films.
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J.P. Devine MIFF Movie Review: ‘Before You Know It’
The movie is master class in filmmaking, J.P. Devine writes.
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Three decades later, Winslow father’s bedtime story comes to life on screen at MIFF
“Bongee Bear and the Kingdom of Rhythm,” written and directed by Brian Zemrak, will have its world premiere at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and will show again at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Opera House.
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Maine International Film Festival to kick off Friday in Waterville
The 22nd annual festival, which takes place July 12-21 at Railroad Square Cinema and the Waterville Opera House, will include films, workshops, receptions and parties for film enthusiasts to interact with writers, directors, producers and actors.