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Amos (Eric Burris) takes a hard-earned smoke break in 'The Thrilling Adventures of Amos Waters,' which screened as part of the 2025 deadCenter 'Youth In Revolts Shorts.'

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deadCenter’s ‘Youth In Revolt Shorts’ Prove Hardship Is Ageless – dCFF25

Daniel Bokemper recaps the 2025 deadCenter Youth In Revolt Shorts, which includes six films about adolescents struggles.

June 15, 2025

Simon Rex and Suzanna Son as they appear in Red Rocket from Sean Baker.

Essays

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Charismatic Sleeze in ‘Red Rocket’

Daniel Bokemper concludes the Sean Baker retrospective with a look at the writer/director's most recent film about a down-on-his-luck adult film star 'Red Rocket.'

October 29, 2024

Brooklynn Kimberly Price as Moonee and Bria Vinaite as Halley share a tender moment in The Florida Project from Sean Baker.

Essays

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Dauntless Whimsy in ‘The Florida Project’

Daniel Bokemper continues the four-part Sean Baker series with a critique of the director's most acclaimed film, The Florida Project.

October 21, 2024

Prince Adu as Lucky and Aiden Noesi as Prince in Prince of Broadway from Sean Baker.

Essays

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Unflinching Realism in ‘Prince of Broadway’

Daniel Bokemper kicks off a four-part essay series covering key works from director Sean Baker. In the first piece, Bokemper looks at Baker's third

October 3, 2024

Laika's Missing Link featuring Hugh Jackman, Zach Galifianakis, and Zoe Saldana

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deadCenter’s ‘Youth In Revolt Shorts’ Prove Hardship Is Ageless – dCFF25

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Charismatic Sleeze in ‘Red Rocket’

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Dauntless Whimsy in ‘The Florida Project’

The Sean Baker Anora-thon: Unflinching Realism in ‘Prince of Broadway’

Laika’s Legendary Achievements Continue with Missing Link