Nancy Campbell

JOHN SAYLES is set to direct his first film in 13 years! It’s a Western, titled “I Passed This Way,” and set to star AMY MADIGAN and CHRIS COOPER (via @Variety) tinyurl.com/mtbnt4zn

Every year, in partnership with the @KarenSchmeerFEF, the IFFBoston jury selects the Karen Schmeer Excellence in Documentary Film Editing Award, to honor the memory of one the leading film editors of her generation. Congratulations to this year's winner, LEAVING ANGOLA!

I cannot be the only person that winces anytime the term “wasian” is used. I am a half Japanese person that has been called many things over the past half century that were more offensive but didn’t irritate me as much.

Didn’t catch BLUE HERON at #IFFBoston2026? See Sophy Romvari’s stunning debut feature, now playing at @thecoolidge.

That's a wrap on #IFFBoston2026! Thanks to all of our sponsors, filmmakers, volunteers, staff, and community partners. And a big thank you to all of our venues: the @svilletheatre, the @brattletheatre, and @thecoolidge. And thanks to you for joining us for YOUR festival.

🎂 🪞 Remembering the queen of experimental cinema, Maya Deren (1917-1961), born #OTD 109 years ago.

Over the weekend, an older patron at the festival (at the Brattle) when being prompted to exit barked at one of our staff members, “Okay, P.T. Barnum”. I presume referring to The Barnumesque ploy of pointing folks to the Egress . It has become my phrase of choice this week.

Over at the Spliced Personality Substack this week I reviewed LATE FAME, which gives Willem Dafoe his best role since THE FLORIDA PROJECT. It screens tomorrow night at IFFBoston. splicedpersonality.substack.com/p/iffboston-re…

Encore screening added! We're adding a second screening of THE INVITE at @thecoolidge, playing on Wednesday, April 29 during closing night of #IFFBoston2026, with an introduction from director Olivia Wilde. These tickets will go quick, so grab yours now: ow.ly/c50F50YNFkS

Can't decide on a film to watch? Don't feel like locking in for a full feature? Check out one of our ✨eleven✨ shorts packages at #IFFBoston2026! We have a wealth of narrative, documentary, and animated shorts for you to choose from. Head to iffboston.org for tickets!

Nathalie Baye has sadly passed away at the age of 77.

My latest film, "The Petal Pusher," will have its Boston premiere this month at the Independent Film Festival Boston. @IFFBoston Secreenings: April 26, at 12:15 p.m. and April 27 at 5:15 p.m. at the Somerville Theatre. Tickets available here: iffboston.org/events/thepeta…

Fellow BUSTER KEATON fans will enjoy Jim Jarmusch telling the story of how if it hadn’t been for JAMES MASON buying Keaton’s old house in Los Angeles in the 1980’s almost every film Buster made would’ve been lost to us forever. Incredible stuff.

The wait is over! Tickets for #IFFBoston2026 are now on sale for everyone. Get yours before they're gone: ow.ly/hkFb50YH91m

We’re excited to announce that we’re expanding our Motion Picture portfolio with the release of KODAK VERITA 200D Color Negative Film which will be available in 16mm, 35mm and 65mm motion picture formats. Read more about the new film at kodak.com/go/verita

As All the President’s Men turns 50, Rory Doherty reflects on the masterful direction, atmospheric impact and enduring resonance of Alan J. Pakula’s landmark political thriller. boxd.it/34S

The Bad News Bears was released on this day- April 7, 1976

Marco Rubio 2 days ago: “Imagine if Iran funded the well-being of its people, rather than its military” Trump today: “We can’t fund daycare or Medicaid, we need more money for our military” Sometimes the jokes write themselves.

Meiko Kaji, at 80 years old, sang the theme song from Lady Snowblood (1974) live at The Music Box Theatre!!!

Watership Down is on TCM. Happy Easter to all the newly traumatized children.