Author Archives: Stephanie Penton
MUN Cinema: Blue Valentine
Earning Michelle Williams her second Oscar nomination, Blue Valentine will be playing at MUN Cinema on Thursday, February 17th. We’ve all seen it over here at NewFoundFilm, and while our opinions conflict on certain parts of the film, we are all … Continue reading
GET CONNECTED: Exit Through the Pet Shop
Two things I love: Banksy and Lolcats.
THE DOCUMENTARY PROJECT: Restrepo (2010)
Restrepo is not your average documentary. At a first glance it is about a war in the most dangerous place in the world, Korengal Valley in Afghanistan. But it’s a war film that has nothing to do with the war itself – … Continue reading
AWARDS CENTRAL: Best Documentary Feature (2010)
I have been determined this year to watch all of the Oscar-nominated documentaries. Here’s the rundown on what’s nominated this year. Check out The Documentary Project for full reviews on each film. Watch the trailers, check out the films. I … Continue reading
THE DOCUMENTARY PROJECT: Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010)
Easily the most thought-provoking documentary of the year, Exit Through the Gift Shop gives us an in-depth look into the underground world of street art. Following some of the biggest names in the medium, this film shows us how some … Continue reading
THE DOCUMENTARY PROJECT: Gasland (2010)
In his documentary Gasland, writer and director Josh Fox is featured as the protagonist who has made it a personal mission to become a “detective” and uncover the truth about the environmental impact of the extraction of natural gas across … Continue reading
THE DOCUMENTARY PROJECT: Countdown to Zero (2010)
This documentary takes you through the history, hazards and horrifying reality of nuclear weapons. Whether it was meant to be used as a scare tactic or not, no matter how you present it the facts are petrifying. Using a fantastic … Continue reading