Fangirl Freakouts: @invisiblestrug from @kleffnotes

This week’s Fangirl Freakouts is focused on promoting the Indiegogo for the short film, Invisible Struggle. This movie will focus the main character, Will and his struggle with depression, which is something that is definitely needed in pop culture. Continue reading “Fangirl Freakouts: @invisiblestrug from @kleffnotes”

The Unafraid Movie Review from @kleffnotes

The Unafraid focuses on the lives of three young adults living in Georgia who are in the United States under DACA status. For those who are not familiar with the meaning of the term DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Within this policy some people who were brought to the United States illegally as children are able to receive a two year deferment from deportation and can become eligible for a work permit. This term has been in the news a great deal, but The Unafraid began filming back in 2014. Spanning roughly three years, from the Summer of 2014 to the Fall of 2016, this film provides a detailed look into the lives of three undocumented families and their DACA children. Continue reading “The Unafraid Movie Review from @kleffnotes”

The Cleaners Movie Review from @kleffnotes

The Cleaners is a provocative documentary that will be screening at the 29th Human Rights Watch Film Festival in New York City. While this film is not part of the opening night events, I was given the opportunity to view it in advance. Directed by Hans Block and Moritz Riesewieck, The Cleaners explores social media moderating, with a focus on Google and Facebook. This film explores just who is placed in charge of moderating worldwide content and how deleting or ignoring certain content can alter the national dialogue and events throughout the world. Continue reading “The Cleaners Movie Review from @kleffnotes”

Bridget and Iain Short Film Review from @kleffnotes

Bridget and Iain is a short film that is led by a diverse and international female filmmaking team and screened earlier this week in Cannes as part of the Beyond Borders: Diversity in Cannes Short Film Showcase and at the Cannes Global Women of Color in Film Day. It also was part of The Cannes Court Mètrage Short Film Corner. Produced by Diana C. Zollicoffer, who was nominated for an NAACP Theater Award for her play “innocentFLESH” and was one of the first women of color to direct the Australian Theater Company, this film focuses on Bridget and her adult son Iain on the shifts in their relationship in connection to his drug addiction. Continue reading “Bridget and Iain Short Film Review from @kleffnotes”

Interview with Jon Paul Burkhart from @kleffnotes

Jon Paul Burkhart appears in the horror movie Sick For Toys, which takes the genre, adds some holiday seasoning, and creates something that will shock you. I had the pleasure of asking Burkhart some questions about his role in the film and his behind the scenes executive producer role, as well as about some of his other projects and appearances. I would like to thank him for taking the time to chat with me and if you are a horror fan you need to check out this interview and Sick for Toys. Continue reading “Interview with Jon Paul Burkhart from @kleffnotes”