Their own voice
As Len Morris reminds us, it’s a sobering fact that of the 2.5 billion children in the world, one out of two lacks the basic fundamentals of a decent life — whether it’s food,...
Sidney Poitier: Hero and icon
“Sidney,” a film about the legendary Sidney Poitier, plays at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Thursday, Oct. 13, and will return after the Women in Film series that runs from Oct. 14 to...
Small festival, big films
Circuit Arts and the Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival presents a Mini Film Festival over Indigenous Peoples’ Day weekend and the weekend following at the Grange Hall. The festival will offer a number of intriguing...
‘The quality of being thankful’
“Gratitude Revealed” continues playing at the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center on Thursday, Oct. 6. A good place to start with this unusual documentary is the dictionary definition of gratitude: “The quality of being thankful;...
David Bowie in all his glory and wonder
“Moonage Daydream” arrives at the M.V. Film Center on Friday, Sept. 30. Directed by Brett Morgan, this documentary is a dizzying plunge into the life of the late, legendary singer/songwriter David Bowie, born David...
‘The Good Boss’ is a satire on the corporate world
“The Good Boss” is playing at the M.V. Film Center on Thursday, Sept. 29, and Friday, Sept. 30, with Léon de Aranoa directing and Javier Bardem starring. There isn’t much that’s good about Bardem’s...
Time to choose the top Manhattan Shorts
The Manhattan Short Film Festival, now in its 25th year, has arrived and is ready for the Island’s audience to pick their favorite films and actors. The 10 finalists come from eight different countries...
Robert Moses’ urban development in ‘Straight Line Crazy’
The National Theatre Live’s production of “Straight Line Crazy” comes to the M.V. Film Center on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 1 pm and Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 pm. For those with an interest...
A billionaire backs a movie in ‘Official Competition’
“Official Competition” happily returns to the M.V. Film Center on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18. This satirical Spanish comedy played initially at the International Film Festival on Sept. 11, and if you...
Back with a vengeance
Legendary local actress Brooke Adams will be on the big screen and live in-person at the Grange Hall this weekend to debut her recently released 1984 film, “Vengeance Is Mine,” by Michael Roemer.
The movie...
International Film Festival arrives this week
Now in its 17th year, the International Film Festival began on Tuesday, Sept. 6, and continues through Sunday, Sept. 11, with 16 films and events. Films from 11 different countries are on deck.
Opening night...
M.V. International Film Festival program guide
Click here to view the official 2022 program guide for the M.V. International Film Festival
‘Jack London’s Martin Eden’ is a tale of a writer’s ambition
“Jack London’s Martin Eden” comes to the M.V. Film Center for one night on Friday, Sept. 2. This second version of the film was directed by Jay Craven, a Vermont filmmaker who wrote much...
Out-of-this-world events in ‘Nope’
“Nope” plays at the M.V. Film Center on Thursday, August 25. Written, directed, and produced by Jordan Peele, this nutty film describes the sci-fi/horror happenings at a ranch in an isolated California town.
“Nope,” however,...
‘The Woman King’
The Performing Arts Center was packed on Saturday for the last evening of the M.V. African American Film Festival. The Academy awardwinning actress Viola Davis came to talk about her newest film, “The Woman...
‘The perfect time to tell this story’
Vineyard visitors from all across the country came out to the Martha’s Vineyard Performing Arts Center (PAC) Saturday night to witness a sneak peek of filmmaker and actor Tyler Perry’s new drama — “A...
Catch the new wave of filmmaking voices
The M.V. African American Film Festival announces an opportunity for young adults ages 18 to 23. The festival offers free passes for the young people to attend the Prime Video presentation of “Visionary Women:...
Better than ever
The 20th annual Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival (MVAAFF), an Oscar-qualifying film festival in the short film category, opens with an impressive slate of independent films, featured documentaries, panel discussions, and exclusive events....
‘Hallelujah’ combines Leonard Cohen’s story with the song’s journey
The M.V. Film Center’s Doc Week ends tomorrow, Friday, August 5, with an exceptional documentary, “Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen, a Journey, a Song.” This film combines the story of Cohen’s life with that of his...
Doc Week means real-life stories
Now in its seventh year, the M.V. Film Center Doc Week will screen five documentary films on Monday, August 1, to Friday, August 5. The films offer a compelling variety of real-life stories.
The week...