(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Long Beach, CA — The inaugural Long Beach Film Festival (LBFF) launched in style on Friday night August 28th aboard the iconic Queen Mary and continued throughout the weekend at the Art Theatre of Long Beach attracting hundreds of filmmakers and industry professionals as well as city officials. Continue Reading
Film lovers and creators are in for a treat as the Manhattan Neighborhood Network (509 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018) joins forces with Walter Krochmal’s Bronx World Film to present a dynamic art house short movies on Monday, August 24th, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The selection includes movies fromContinue Reading
In the realm of independent Brazilian cinema, “Tiro Certo” (Clear Shot), delivers a non violent movie that emerges with pontuacted comedy. Directed by Thiago Medeiros, this 2 hour length film tackles the genre of Rio de Janeiro police dramas but manages to carve out a distinct identity by turning itsContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — I met Walter Krochmal more than 10 years ago while living near La Nacional. It was during one of those harsh winters where, no matter how cold it gets, you still feel the need to leave home for some fresh air. La Nacional was open, I walkedContinue Reading
Claudio Mascarenhas is known for his multifaceted career as an actor, opera singer, and practitioner of martial arts. As an opera singer, he is listed as a Bass Baritone with performance highlights including roles in Iolanta, Pagliacci, and Don Giovanni in New York City productions. Yesterday I went to see ClaudioContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Los Angeles, CA — On October 10th, 2025, the Hollywood Press Corps gathered for an exciting night at the seventh Da Vinci International Film Festival, held at the AMC Theatres at The Grove in Los Angeles. This year’s festival kicked off with a glamorous red carpet event, drawing attentionContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Los Angeles, California — The 19th Los Angeles Greek Film Festival (LAGFF) kicked off with an unforgettable opening night on May 28, 2025, at the iconic Egyptian Theater. The evening was marked by a dazzling red carpet event, honoring the acclaimed Greek-French filmmaker Costa-Gavras and showcasing his award-winning filmContinue Reading
25TH SILVER (SCREEN) ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEVERLY HILLS FILM FESTIVAL OPENED TUESDAY NIGHTLEGENDARY ACTOR VAL KILMER, PASSED AWAY, HOURS BEFORE EXPECTED TO ATTEND (HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — The annual Beverly Hills Film Festival (BHFF) opened their 25th Anniversary on Tuesday April 1, 2025 with a full house and over 265 red carpetContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Hollywood, Ca —The Hollywood Press Corps attended the Silicon Beach Film Festival this past Wednesday. The Festival is running at the TCL Chinese Theatres 6 in Hollywood from September 5th to September 12th. We attended Wednesday night, September 11th, and there was an enthusiastic crowd watching. The blockContinue Reading
(HOLLYWOOD PRESS CORPS) — Los Angeles, California — “Layers of Lies” is the highly anticipated Finnish-Iranian action film that does not disappoint. Directed by up and coming action filmmaker Ramin Sohrab, the film tells the story of Sam, a man who returns to Iran after years of exile in Finland, only to find thatContinue Reading
