To be released in theaters on December 14, 2018, Moral Engines looks like a true epic must-see. I was recently looking for a film and perusing the trailers when this one caught my eye. I had no idea what the title meant or even what the movie was about but […]
Author: Kaylene Peoples
AGENDA NOV/DEC 2018 issue 6 “A Matter of Style”
What a thrill to get an intimate view into the stylish Ty-Ron Mayes’s “Fabulous, Fashionable Court.” A true trailblazer, Ty-Ron is a celebrity stylist. In our interview, he talks about Rick Genest (Zombie Boy), America’s Next Top Model, Harlem Fashion Week, his forthcoming book, and more. Super Model Maria Borges graces […]
“Manifest” by Bohemian Society Shocked with Its Message the Closing Night of L.A. Fashion Week
Last night I saw a show. It wasn’t just any show. It was a statement about the future of fashion and the future of acceptance in fashion; perhaps even a redefining of fashion. In spite of the shock factor of many of the garments on the runway, there were a […]
Ali Saam and Scott Ben-Yashar of “Welcome to the Men’s Group”
What makes this film particularly interesting is its diverse cast and roles. The complex archetypical male is portrayed by extreme characters, which I learned to love as the film played out. These characters ranged from macho to passive to A-type workaholics to a hardworking immigrant. It’s a men’s group that meets […]
AWIAFF 2018| Director Monica Azevedo Talks About “The Zone.”
Sat. Apr. 28, 12:20pm FUTURE TIMES AND GOOD OL’ DAYS – SHORTS BLOCK THE ZONE – SHORT NARRATIVE Synopsis: A young woman turns to sport hypnosis to improve her boxing skills and faces the challenge of an underground fight that may change her life. Denisse Bon; Anthony Ray Parker; David […]
AWIAFF 2018 | An Interview with “Stuck” Jillian Armenante
Sat. Apr. 28, 4:00pm THE DATING GAME STUCK – FEATURE NARRATIVE Synopsis: A down on her luck woman decides to win her ex-boyfriend back by moving in with him and his fiancé. Heather Matarazzo; Joel McHale; Felicia Day; Christina Moore; Kirsten Vangsness; Jillian Armenante, Director. Adult situations. USA “Just keep being […]
AWIAFF 2018 | “Riley Parra,” an Interview with Director Christin Baker
Sat. Apr. 28, 6:40pm MONSTERS AND GHOSTS, OH MY – FILM BLOCK (TWO SHORTS AND ONE FEATURE IN THIS SCREENING BLOCK) RILEY PARRA – FEATURE NARRATIVE Synopsis: A cop investigates the murder of a man who turns out to be an angel killed by a demon and she is reluctantly […]
AWIAFF 2018| An Interview with Actress/Stuntwoman Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez of “Pimpkillah”
Sat. Apr. 28, 8:05pm KICKIN’ ASS / TAKIN’ NAMES – SHORTS BLOCK PIMPKILLAH – SHORT NARRATIVE Synopsis: When a ruthless killer searches for her estranged sister she’s propelled into LA’s underbelly of prostitution and human trafficking leading her down the dark path of retribution. Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez; Terrence Julien; Bryan Royal; […]
AWIAFF 2018| “Perfume War,” an Interview with Barbara Stegemann
Sat. Apr. 28, 4:40pm AHEAD FOR BUSINESS, II PERFUME WAR – FEATURE DOC Synopsis: Using the corporate world, a single mom creates an unlikely weapon in the fight for world peace after her best friend, a soldier, is almost killed by a terrorist. Barb Stegemann; Capt. Trevor Greene; Michael Melski, Director. […]
AWIAFF 2018| An Interview with Windy Borman of “Mary Janes: The Women of Weed”
Fri. Apr. 27, 7:00pm AHEAD FOR BUSINESS, I MARY JANES: THE WOMEN OF WEED – FEATURE DOC Synopsis: Women are changing the face of today’s fastest growing industry – cannabis. Join filmmaker Windy Borman as she discovers how they’re also changing the world. Windy Borman; Melissa Etheridge; Betty Aldworth; Kaylene […]