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John Cassavetes

John Cassavetes: The Greek-American Pioneer of Independent Films

John Cassavetes, the Greek American director and actor, died on this day on February 3rd, 1989. Cassavetes is credited with inspiring the American independent film industry with the release of his film “Faces”, which was one of the first independently...

Greeks and the Oscars

The Academy Awards often had Greek color. Greeks and people of Greek origin have always represented the Greek spirit in cinema's biggest celebration. This year alone, Greek Australian George Miller is nominated for the furious Mad Max: Fury Road. Greeks...

Criterion Releases Five Films from John Cassavetes in High Def

The Criterion Collection has recently released five of John Cassavetes' films in high definition. The Greek-American filmmaker was considered a genius, visionary and the forefather of independent film in America. As part of the DVD set from Criterion are a gathering...

Xan Cassavetes Directs Vampire Film ‘Kiss of the Damned’

The first feature film from Xan Cassavetes, daughter of famed Greek-American filmmaker and actor John Cassavetes, hits theaters this week. "Kiss of the Damned" had its debut at the SXSW Film Festival this past March, made its way to VOD,...

Greek Festival of Sydney Presents Event Honoring John Cassavetes

The 30th Greek Festival of Sydney presents "John Cassavetes and the Cinema of the Outsider as cultural hero." Associate Professor Vrasidas Karalis (University of Sydney) will be the speaker of the event, honoring one of the most radical innovators...

Film Fest Opens in Athens With Tribute to John Cassavetes

A tribute to director John Cassavetes will be the curtain raiser at this year's edition of the Tainiorama film festival, which is set to run for 42 days through June 27 at the Asty Cinema in Athens. There will be...