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COVERAGE: Funny Guy, Donnell Rawlings

COVERAGE: Funny Guy, Donnell Rawlings

You may know Donnell Rawlings by a lot of different names, including Beautiful, Day-Day Price, and more infamously, Ashy Larry. But his recent stand-up tour proves that Rawlings is a comedian that can take on any crowd, and not have to resort to his old material. Known to many as an overnight success, Rawlings has...
REVIEW: Licks

REVIEW: Licks

There aren’t many films that speak to the harsh realities that the youth face in our community. Licks is a movie that truly sends that message. The film takes place in Oakland, CA and deals with problems many young black people face there as well as the world: poverty, violence, and death. The movie’s main...
CQ23 REVIEW: Shorts Program 3 - Choice and Effect

CQ23 REVIEW: Shorts Program 3 – Choice and Effect

The short films at Cinequest are proving to be very exciting this year. With so many short film series to choose from with artists and filmmakers from around the world, the films show a vast array of talent from country to country. Short Program 3: Choice and Effect, focuses on life choices human beings make...
CQ23 REVIEW: "Lonely Boy"

CQ23 REVIEW: “Lonely Boy”

The film Lonely Boy, held its World Premiere at Cinequest Film Festival 23 and had many positive reviews. Directed by Dale Fabrigar and Produced by Raheem Williams & Troy Daniel Smith, this movie was being talked about all week and through many circles at Cinequest. Written by and starring actor Alev Aydin, the movie is...
CQ23: "Lonely Boy"

CQ23: “Lonely Boy”

Camera 12 Cinema will be hosting the premiere of Lonely Boy at 9 p.m., as part of Cinequest’s 23rdĀ annual film festival. Lonely boy, the story of the misadventures of a schizophrenic bachelor, is a dark comedy that explores mental illness as well as single life. The film’s writer and star, Alev Adyin, said this film...
CQ23 Opening Night: "Ginger & Rosa"

CQ23 Opening Night: “Ginger & Rosa”

Cinequest’s opening night was exciting and full of great talent. The premiere of kick-off movie Ginger & Rosa, was at the California Theater, and met among the crowds at Cinequest with mixed reviews. The film, directed by Sally Potter, is a coming of age story set in 1960s London. It follows two best friends, Ginger...