The High Stakes of Living on the West Bank

Boston University professor and Screenwriting Program director John Bernstein once said this about the dramatic film Snovi, adapted by alum Reshad Kulenovic from his short story: "One of the most visually stunning films I have ever seen here at BU."

Burlesque Crowdfunding Effort Goes Bust

For Bang Bang Von Loola and the rest of the Pin Up! The Movie gang, it's better luck next season. You know, the one signaled each year by trees undressing.

The First Film Begins Its Trek to America

If it comes to pass, this will be a most unique 125th anniversary screening. In November, British documentary filmmaker David Wilkinson is hoping to show The First Film in New York City, where the film's subject - Louis Le Prince - was scheduled to appear in 1890.

Heavyweight Boxer Segues to Western Gunslinger Role

When David "Nino" Rodriguez announced his retirement from professional boxing last summer, his heavyweight record was 36 wins and two losses. All but two of his wins were by knockout, with an astounding 24 of those logged in the first round (often as a result of a devastating left hook to the body). "I was a vicious fighter," Rodriguez admitted during a recent interview with AfterBuzz TV's Jared Gilkerson.

A Documentary Branded With Audience Awards

In today's increasingly crowded field of digital documentaries, a top calling card remains the Audience Award from Hot Docs. The event, held every spring in Toronto, is North America's largest documentary film festival.