BAM Cinematek is screening MATEWAN (1987) on Monday, July 27 as part of BAM’s Indie 80’s series. Maggie Renzi, who produced and acted in the film, will be on hand to introduce it! Matewan, featuring Chris Cooper, James Earl Jones, Mary McDonnell and David Strathairn, tells the story of a small town in 1920’s West Virginia that erupts into conflict upon unionization of its coal miners. Based on real events, the film explores the racial tensions, corruption, betrayal, and event

Good Morning, John Sayles fans and friends! John and Maggie are winging their way back from Italy today, where they’ve been relaxing, sightseeing, and catching up with old friends.  They’ve sent along some great photos of their trip for me to share on the blog here. John enjoying chocolate by the block at the brilliant Tiemplo de Gustaia in Spolete. John with Mayes Rubeo, the costume designer from "Sunshine State." They found "The Help" playing in Spoleto; Mark Ricker, who wo