Jo Light, Author at The Cinematropolis

deadCenter 2023 Essays Film Festivals

‘Mind Body Spirit’ Glimpses the Dark Side of Enlightenment – dCFF23

Jo Light reviews the yoga horror 'Mind Body Spirit' from the Matthew Merrenda and Alex Henes writing/directing duo at the 2023 deadCenter 2023 Film

June 12, 2023

deadCenter 2023 Film Festivals Interviews

Jack McDonald’s ‘Call of the Void’ Provides Psychological Thrills – dCFF23

Jo Light talks with the Okie Short director Jack McDonald and cinematographer Todd Blankenship about their new film, Call of the Void.

June 11, 2023

deadCenter 2023 Featured Film Festivals Interviews

Preserving Indigenous Language: An Interview with ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak) Co-Director Michael McDermit -dCFF23

Jo Light interviews Michael McDermit, the co-director of the vital documentary, ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak) ahead of its deadCenter Film Festival premiere.

June 9, 2023

deadCenter 2022 Essays Film Festivals

Would you join the ‘Mantis Club’? – dCFF22

I love an adventurous short film, and Mantis Club from writer/director

June 13, 2022

deadCenter 2022 Essays

Wading in Grief with ‘Oliver & The Pool’ – dCFF22

Oliver & The Pool (Oliverio y la piscina) directed by Arcadi Palerm-Artis…

June 12, 2022

deadCenter 2022 Essays Featured Film Festivals

Play ‘Chicken’ with These Filmmakers – dCFF22

What happens when three competing Okie actresses get a mysterious new roommate,…

June 11, 2022

deadCenter 2022 Essays Film Festivals

A ‘Wake Up’ Call to Indie Filmmakers – dCFF22

Who among us hasn’t had an existential crisis while wandering around Los…

June 9, 2022

deadCenter 2020 Essays Featured Film Festivals

‘Love and Fury’ Showcases the Brilliance of Indigenous Artists Around the World – dCFF20

In his second documentary feature, Love and Fury, Sterlin Harjo captures…

June 19, 2020

deadCenter 2020 Featured Film Festivals Interviews

Cate Jones Takes Audiences on a Wild Ride in ‘She’s the Eldest’ – dCFF20

She’s the Eldest is more than a dramedy about three oddball…

June 18, 2020

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