Film & Documentary
April 6, 2020 Letter from the editor: Hyperallergic covers the intersection of art and film like no one else. Case in point, Andrew Northrup has done a deep dive into a project researching the history of color in film, and our reviews editor Dessane Lopez Cassell recently compiled a massive list of experimental films and video art available online. But this kind of work isn’t easy, and these days, your support counts more than ever. We’ve started a new membership program, which helps enable coverage like this and also grants you exclusive benefits. Learn more here! Meanwhile, in response to the ongoing pandemic, large media companies and independent filmmakers alike have ramped up the amount of material they’re making available online. We’re staying on top of all the latest developments, such as Kino Lorber’s new partnership with movie theaters. Find out if your favorite local theater has signed up! Likewise, the new streaming site Means TV is trying to give its partners a fairer deal than they’ll get anywhere else by offering a co-op model for featured filmmakers and other producers. Stay safe, and enjoy the movies, however you see them nowadays. Become a Hyperallergic Member – Join Us! Kino Now partnered with over 150 theaters in the US to launch a virtual marquee. Dan Schindel From early tinting to modern film stock, the ERC FilmColors project overviews the craftsmanship that has historically gone into color filmmaking. Andrew Northrop We reached out to artists, filmmakers, and Hyperallergic contributors to assemble a list of what we’ve been sharing on our networks, after finding inspiration in Kate Lain’s “Cabin Fever” playlist. Dessane Lopez Cassell This week, we have a roundup of great movies made in, set in, and/or otherwise about California, the home of the American film industry. Dan Schindel The recently launched platform Means TV aims to distribute quality leftist content and treat creators fairly. Here’s what you should watch first. Dan Schindel This first volume of the filmmaker’s journals charts his progress from immigrant life in Williamsburg to the center of the American avant-garde. Nolan Kelly Forward this newsletter to a friend! If this email was forwarded to you, click here to subscribe Hyperallergic, 181 N11th St, Ste 302, Brooklyn, NY 11211 This email was sent to [email protected]. Manage your preferences to subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletters. Forward Preferences | Unsubscribe | 