One Man’s Journey Rocks the Screen
A new documentary follows an Internet singer from poverty to fame—as the new lead singer of an iconic multi-platinum band. Allison Brooks grabs a front-row seat. “I’m living in a fairy tale right...
View Article7 Minutes, 31 Seconds with Diane Lane
Before she even graced the big screen in A Little Romance and scored the cover of Time magazine in 1979, Diane Lane was playing with Meryl Streep’s makeup as a “snot-nosed kid” in the cast of Joseph...
View Article“The Sapphires” Shine
Director Wayne Blair’s movie musical plays all the hits. Audiences (and Jonathan Able) sing along. Photo courtesy of SCAD Stop reading this review right now. Seriously, stop. Open a new browser window,...
View ArticleRecap: Friday Goes Full Throttle
As the 15th annual Savannah Film Festival draws nearer to its close, audiences show no sign of slowing down. Jonathan Able keeps up with the pack. It’s the second to last night before the Savannah Film...
View ArticleFinal Night of Film Fest Rises to the Challenge
Steve Taylor and Penny Allsop, our special correspondents from across the pond, end their tour of the Deep South with an enchanting stop to see Rise of the Guardians. Photo courtesy of SCAD As guests...
View ArticleRaisin’ Cane with Deborah Riley Draper
For Deborah Riley Draper, the Savannah Film Festival was more than a screening—it was also a homecoming. By Ariel Felton This Savannah native took a quick break from the screenings to talk about...
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