Noah Baumbach is a strong voice in modern indie films.  KICKING AND SCREAMING, THE SQUID AND THE WHALE and MARGOT AT THE WEDDING are deeply intertwined with the filmmakers own personal background as a graduate of a Northeast liberal arts college and a product of a divorced family. (more)

Our writer Gerry takes a look at Mexican film in the 00s and argues that the decade might be seen as Mexican cinema's New Wave. The films of Alejandro González Iñárritu, Guillermo Del Toro and Alfonso Cuarón earned praise from critics, awards from the Academy and box-office success from the movie going public. Get to know the most important Mexican films of the past decade. (more)

Film Fresh has an expansive selection of films from around the world. Our writer Marina takes a closer look at three great films from modern Chinese cinemas: KUNG FU HUSTLE, SHANGHAI TRIAD and THE WOODEN MAN'S BRIDE. (more)

After a somewhat turbulent start to the new year, Film Fresh is back with some great new releases on DVD and DivX download. Be sure to check out Sam Rockwell in MOON, the sci-fi film that won the 2009 award for Best British Independent Film. We also have the full web-series, THE BANNEN WAY available as a single DivX download. Cuba Gooding Jr. and Harvey Keitel star in the crime drama WRONG TURN AT TAHOE and of course let's not forget PUPPET MASTER VS. DEMONIC TOYS, starring Cory Feldman. There really is something for everyone here at Film Fresh.

Our writer Gerry takes a look at the different films and film trends of the 1960s. (more)

Continuing with our "Film School" series, our writer Marina examines the movies that defined the 1970s. (more)

Film School continues as Marina dances her way into the movies of the 80s. (more)

Our writer Gerry takes a look at the 5 best STAR TREK blogs on the web. (more)

Get another lesson in film history as our writer Gerry takes a look at some of the influential films and filmmakers of the 1990s. (more)

The big screen adaptation of the beloved children's book WHERE THE
WILD THINGS ARE earned the number one spot at the box office during its
opening weekend. Director Spike Jonze has made a name for himself by
directing landmark music videos (Weezer's "Buddy Holly") and
unconventional films (BEING JOHN MALKOVICH and ADAPTATION),
so it should be no surprise that his take on the popular storybook
nothing like a traditional kid's film. Reactions to the film have been
diverse, with some claiming that it is an instant classic -- a marvel
for its emotional realism. Others feel that simply too dark, making it
unsuitable for children.

Film Fresh writers Marina and Gerry toss around the issues. (more)