by Peg Aloi This year’s nominations are, perhaps fittingly, emblematic of the universal theme of human struggle, often portrayed in very intimate ways. Certainly, the world is engaged in a multitude of struggles now, from the ongoing pandemic to climate
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by Peg Aloi Though there are few pleasures finer than going to a nice cool movie theatre to beat the summer heat, occasionally we cinephiles prefer a more thoughtful arthouse experience to a raucous summer blockbuster. This summer’s unprecedented extreme
Read the review...‘LET THE RIGHT ONE IN’ Tops Best Scary Films Redux from CHLOTRUDIS SOCIETY FOR INDEPENDENT FILM ()
Just in time for Halloween, the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film is adding a new twist to its annual tradition of year-end top film lists. For 2021, the society has updated its list of FAVORITE SCARY MOVIES (originally created in
Read the review...PORTRAIT’s Céline Sciamma Makes it to the Top Award! ()
Chltorudis members noticed French director Céline Sciamma in 2008, when her debut feature film WATER LILIES was released in the U.S. In 2009, the film was nominated in the coveted Buried Treasure category at their 15th annual Awards. The Buried
Read the review...Chlotrudis Society Selects the Top 100 Films of the Last Decade ()
Every year the Chlotrudis Society for Independent Film selects a category and asks its membership to submit their favorite top films. The group’s previous year-end topics have included Best Musicals, Best Sequels and Remakes, and Best Black and White Films.
Read the review...2019 Eligible Films Page is Up! ()
Chlotrudis member! The 2019 eligible films page has been loaded! Please review this page for any eligible films released before May 31, 2019 and let me know if you see anything missing. We will try to keep this page as
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