SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 “Dead on Arrival” - modern noir set in the Bayou to the tune of Bach. By Moira Sullivan Billy Flynn as Sam Collins    “Everyone’s got a transgender story around these parts”.   “Dead on Arrival” (US 2017)  is a...

by Quendrith Johnson, Los Angeles Correspondent   Ever wonder how much the world has changed since the half century mark? Take the case of the Edmond O’Brien noir D.O.A, released in 1950, then jump to the Dennis Quaid-Meg Ryan remake in 1988. Now step into the 2017 reboot, DEAD ON ARRIVAL. Written and directed by Stephen C. Sepher, this is one of the independent films that debuted at this year’s Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIIFF).     DEAD ON ARRIV...

Thought-provoking, unforgettable and brilliant films from around the world await audiences at the August 8th Opening Night Celebration of FLICKERS -- and indeed throughout the week. The evening’s exhilarating line-up will showcase some of the finest examples of independent and international short films and World Premieres.   We could not be more pleased to be back the the magnificent Providence Performing Arts Centerfor the Festival’s Opening Nig...