Z-Briefs

Emilie Upczak joins the conversation to talk about MAPPLETHORPE and the upcoming Q&A event with the cinematographer.

Pablo and Ana discuss the new documentary, MAYOR

Our graphic artist, John Adams, joins Pablo to discuss the new documentary MC ESCHER: JOURNEY TO INFINITY.

With Sundance over, Pablo and Ana talk about their favorite films from the festival.

SOME KIND OF HEAVEN dives headfirst into a retirement community called The Villages, where paradise isn't always quite as it seems. Pablo and Ana give their reactions to the newest documentary to show up on the IFS website.

Our personal biases show up everywhere, so what does that mean for facial recognition software? Pablo and Ana give a quick rundown of the new documentary that explores this question, CODED BIAS.

Why is a documentary about a fire that happened in 2015 relevant to us today? Pablo and Ana dig into why with their reactions to COLLECTIVE.

With all of the new musician documentaries available on the IFS website, Pablo and Ana each decide to tackle one of them. Pablo gives a breakdown of CROCK OF GOLD, while Ana digs into THE CHANGIN' TIMES OF IKE WHITE.

NYT's critic's pick & highly acclaimed FRANK ZAPPA doc now available to screen via IFS website.

LAST NIGHT AT THE ALAMO is given some attention as Pablo and Ana react to the classic film.

The better of two films released in 2020 based on a novel by author Jack London, Pablo and Ana chat about what makes this title worth watching.

Pablo brings in a special guest, the king of

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Two music-themed documentaries from the IFS website are highlighted in this Z-Brief. Ana finds HERB ALPERT IS... surprisingly poignant and Pablo offers a warning for those interested in MEETING THE BEATLES IN INDIA.

SPACE DOGS is the new documentary offered on the International Film Series website that focuses on the story of the stray dogs on the streets of Moscow who are the descendants of some of the first animals in space. Sam is here again to give us a rundown of what to expect.

The once controversial film noir, NATIVE SON, is available to watch on the IFS website. Pablo and Ana are stunned by the look of this often overlooked gem.

An unconventional review for a film about an unconventional author.

Vinyl lovers rejoice! VINYL NATION is available to stream on the IFS website. Pablo and Ana give their thoughts to this lovingly crafted look into the world of RPMs.

A24 is offering a free screening of BOYS STATE on Sept. 24th at 7:00pm. Pablo brings in Jason to discuss what makes this documentary so special.

Digging deeper into the new Werner Herzog doc, NOMAD: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF BRUCE CHATWIN, Pablo brings in CU Cinema Studies student and IFS projectionist, Ana, to discuss what makes this film worth the rental!

The IFS is doing a double feature of Alex Cox films! Pablo and Ana are here to tell you why these lesser known films of his are worth your time.

In 1953, the US and Britain organized an Iranian coup to overthrow the government there. Pablo and Ana are shocked by what the new documentary COUP 53 exposes.

In reaction to the film, DARK CIRCLE, Pablo and Ana talk about what it's like living so close to Rocky Flats.

The newly restored documentary YOU NEVER HAD IT: AN EVENING WITH BUKOWSKI is now available on the International Film Series website! Pablo and Ana give some insight into who the man was and how this documentary might be received by those...more sensitive types.

It might only be rock 'n' roll, but we like it. Pablo and Ana give a quick review to the new documentary, CREEM: AMERICA'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL MAGAZINE.

Reaching deep into the Criterion collection, Pablo and Ana react to watching the masterpiece film, YI YI.

Ana and Pablo go over the newest addition to the IFS lineup, BUNGALOW.

Pablo brings in longtime friend and film distributor, Michael Tuckman, to talk a bit about the film on Arthouse Theatrical Video-On-Demand, ELLA FITZGERALD: JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS.

Pablo brings in Hans Bjordahl as a guest to review the French romantic comedy, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE.

Ana & PK provide a brief overview of a new Scottish drama circling around '90s rave culture and a powerful and timely documentary about a famous black activist.

THE WOLF HOUSE has blown the minds of Ana and Pablo, but they'll still try to tell all about why you should watch it. As a bonus, Ana shares her thoughts about PICTURE A SCIENTIST.

Pablo invites Erin Espelie (Assistant Professor of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts and Co-Director of NEST Studio for the Arts) to discuss the impacts brought to light in the documentary, PICTURE A SCIENTIST.

YOU DON'T NOMI is a loving deconstruction of the infamous film blunder, SHOWGIRLS.

Pablo brings in longtime friend Randall Gaz to share his experience with the documentary HAIL SATAN? and the accompanying Q&A session.

SHIRLEY is the story of famous author Shirley Jackson and this film takes us through some dark and stormy nights in her later years.

The new jazz documentary, UP FROM THE STREETS, is available on our Arthouse Theatrical Video-On-Demand. Pablo and Anastasia want you to know why it's worth watching.