Milestone Film & Video
@milestonefilms.bsky.social
Restoring and distributing "lost" films outside the Hollywood mainstream since 1990. We mess with the canon. Amy Heller and Dennis Doros, founders. www.milestonefilms.com
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September: 👑 Queen Kelly in Venice, NYC & beyond!
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Milestone's September 2025 Newsletter: Queen Kelly's New York Film Fest's royal appearance, read the new QK press kit, and a new book we love, Rasheedah Philip's "Dismantling the Master's Clock" mailchi.mp/milestonefil...
Tonight is the world premiere of Charles Burnett's restored MY BROTHER'S WEDDING! Thank you to Berlinale Forum, @kinolorber.com, @uclaftvarchive.bsky.social, @bampfa.bsky.social, Prasad, Deluxe, and to @mayascade.bsky.social Charles, and Jill Borders, who oversaw the restoration!
February 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Tonight is the world premiere of Charles Burnett's restored MY BROTHER'S WEDDING! Thank you to Berlinale Forum, @kinolorber.com, @uclaftvarchive.bsky.social, @bampfa.bsky.social, Prasad, Deluxe, and to @mayascade.bsky.social Charles, and Jill Borders, who oversaw the restoration!
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🚨 the theatrical poster of charles burnett’s “my brother’s wedding” for the new 4K restoration is here 🚨
world premiere tomorrow. poster first shared via @letterboxd.social
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world premiere tomorrow. poster first shared via @letterboxd.social
@milestonefilms.bsky.social
February 15, 2026 at 8:53 PM
🚨 the theatrical poster of charles burnett’s “my brother’s wedding” for the new 4K restoration is here 🚨
world premiere tomorrow. poster first shared via @letterboxd.social
@milestonefilms.bsky.social
world premiere tomorrow. poster first shared via @letterboxd.social
@milestonefilms.bsky.social
THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH. When I saw the restoration last 14 February, the theater was filled with couples who, like my boyfriend and I, seemed cozied up just a little closer than usual. — Owen Myers www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
‘Full of emotional wisdom’: Guardian writers on the best movie romances you might not have seen
For Valentine’s Day, writers picked their favourite lesser-known film love stories – from a dom-sub chamberpiece to a magical teen comedy
www.theguardian.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:03 AM
THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH. When I saw the restoration last 14 February, the theater was filled with couples who, like my boyfriend and I, seemed cozied up just a little closer than usual. — Owen Myers www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH. It’s the first rule of romcoms that opposites attract, and you can’t imagine two more different lovers than Poinsettia (Lynn Redgrave)... and Fish (James Earl Jones), a gentle giant... www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
‘Full of emotional wisdom’: Guardian writers on the best movie romances you might not have seen
For Valentine’s Day, writers picked their favourite lesser-known film love stories – from a dom-sub chamberpiece to a magical teen comedy
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 6:38 PM
THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH. It’s the first rule of romcoms that opposites attract, and you can’t imagine two more different lovers than Poinsettia (Lynn Redgrave)... and Fish (James Earl Jones), a gentle giant... www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
FOR ❤️ DAY. THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH. “Killer of Sheep” director Charles Burnett’s forgotten gem stars James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave...A very strange, quirky delight with two actors who understood the assignment. (Available on Kanopy, hoopla) www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/11/a...
From ‘Her’ to ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,’ here are 10 unconventional movie romances - The Boston Globe
Want something different for your Valentine’s Day movie?
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February 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
FOR ❤️ DAY. THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH. “Killer of Sheep” director Charles Burnett’s forgotten gem stars James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave...A very strange, quirky delight with two actors who understood the assignment. (Available on Kanopy, hoopla) www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/11/a...
THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH. “Killer of Sheep” director Charles Burnett’s forgotten gem stars James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave...A very strange, quirky delight with two actors who understood the assignment. (Available on Kanopy, hoopla) www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/11/a...
From ‘Her’ to ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,’ here are 10 unconventional movie romances - The Boston Globe
Want something different for your Valentine’s Day movie?
www.bostonglobe.com
February 13, 2026 at 5:32 PM
THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH. “Killer of Sheep” director Charles Burnett’s forgotten gem stars James Earl Jones and Lynn Redgrave...A very strange, quirky delight with two actors who understood the assignment. (Available on Kanopy, hoopla) www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/11/a...
The Queen makes her appearance at the Wexner Center for the Arts! columbusunderground.com/restoration-...
Restoration and Preservation Celebrated in 3D and 70mm at the Wex - Columbus Underground
Every year, the Wexner Center for the Arts celebrates the process and product of film restoration and preservation. Their annual Cinema Revival program returns with a full slate of classics, underseen...
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February 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The Queen makes her appearance at the Wexner Center for the Arts! columbusunderground.com/restoration-...
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(i'm just out of frame in the even longer line for QUEEN KELLY 👑 -- newly/beautifully restored by @milestonefilms.bsky.social ‼️) milestonefilms.com/products/que...
February 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
(i'm just out of frame in the even longer line for QUEEN KELLY 👑 -- newly/beautifully restored by @milestonefilms.bsky.social ‼️) milestonefilms.com/products/que...
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After a quarter century without distribution, Charles Burnett’s THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH is finally making the rounds thanks to @milestonefilms.bsky.social and will be screening at The Frida from Feb 23-25 with an exclusive video intro by @812filmreviews.com!
🎟️: thefridacinema.org/movies/the-a...
🎟️: thefridacinema.org/movies/the-a...
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
After a quarter century without distribution, Charles Burnett’s THE ANNIHILATION OF FISH is finally making the rounds thanks to @milestonefilms.bsky.social and will be screening at The Frida from Feb 23-25 with an exclusive video intro by @812filmreviews.com!
🎟️: thefridacinema.org/movies/the-a...
🎟️: thefridacinema.org/movies/the-a...
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TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY we are showing the new 4K restoration of QUEEN KELLY from our pals over at @milestonefilms.bsky.social! Erich von Stroheim's legendary 1929 film is the one Norma and Joe sit down to watch in her living room in reel 2 of Sunset Boulevard. Showtime 7pm all weekend.
February 6, 2026 at 5:36 PM
TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY we are showing the new 4K restoration of QUEEN KELLY from our pals over at @milestonefilms.bsky.social! Erich von Stroheim's legendary 1929 film is the one Norma and Joe sit down to watch in her living room in reel 2 of Sunset Boulevard. Showtime 7pm all weekend.
Come read Milestone's February newsletter including news of the premiere of a newly restored Charles Burnett feature, Queen Kelly's upcoming tour, and the National Film Registry! mailchi.mp/milestonefil...
February: a WEDDING in Berlin... a QUEEN 👸 in NYC & across the US!
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February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Come read Milestone's February newsletter including news of the premiere of a newly restored Charles Burnett feature, Queen Kelly's upcoming tour, and the National Film Registry! mailchi.mp/milestonefil...
Somebody say amen! The Library of Congress just announced SAY AMEN, SOMEBODY (1984) has been inducted into the National Film Registry. We are honored to distribute George T. Nierenberg's spirited and moving story of the Black gospel tradition.
January 29, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Somebody say amen! The Library of Congress just announced SAY AMEN, SOMEBODY (1984) has been inducted into the National Film Registry. We are honored to distribute George T. Nierenberg's spirited and moving story of the Black gospel tradition.
Long interview with the great Eric Levy on all things dealing with the Milestone and the National Film Registry. Enjoy!
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Amy Heller and Dennis Doros Interview
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January 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Long interview with the great Eric Levy on all things dealing with the Milestone and the National Film Registry. Enjoy!
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A new series, “Kennedy,” about Joe Kennedy Sr. (former Prohibition era bootlegging kingpin and father of President Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy), with Michael Fassbender (“The Killer”) being enlisted to play him, and...Imogen Poots as Gloria Swanson theplaylist.net/kennedy-mich...
'Kennedy': Michael Fassbender & Thomas Vinterberg's Netflix Kennedy Family Series Adds Laura Donnelly, Ben Miles, Imogen Poots & More
The rest of the main cast of Michael Fassbender's upcoming Joe Kennedy Sr. biopic drama series at Netflix, 'Kennedy,' has been announced.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
A new series, “Kennedy,” about Joe Kennedy Sr. (former Prohibition era bootlegging kingpin and father of President Kennedy and Bobby Kennedy), with Michael Fassbender (“The Killer”) being enlisted to play him, and...Imogen Poots as Gloria Swanson theplaylist.net/kennedy-mich...
The Queen reigns over NYC for at least one more week. Held over at Film Forum! filmforum.org/film/queen-k...
Film Forum · Erich von Stroheim’s QUEEN KELLY
QUEEN KELLY
Friday, January 16 – Thursday, January 22
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January 21, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The Queen reigns over NYC for at least one more week. Held over at Film Forum! filmforum.org/film/queen-k...
A special screeing of I AM CUBA in 35mm at TIFF in Toronto! tiff.net/events/i-am-...
I Am Cuba, with Cameron Bailey
TIFF is a charitable cultural organization with a mission to transform the way people see the world, through film.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:49 PM
A special screeing of I AM CUBA in 35mm at TIFF in Toronto! tiff.net/events/i-am-...
Of course, the money is all on the screen—von Stroheim knew how to gild the lily and fill the frame—and, as the hot bulb of silent stardom at the movie’s center, Swanson was gorgeous in a witchy way movies haven’t seen much since. www.screenslate.com/articles/que...
Queen Kelly
Before the silent film era was even over, Erich von Stroheim had become infamous as the medium’s first and foremost megalo-megaphone-maniac, an uncompromising riding-crop impresario who delivered impo...
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January 18, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Of course, the money is all on the screen—von Stroheim knew how to gild the lily and fill the frame—and, as the hot bulb of silent stardom at the movie’s center, Swanson was gorgeous in a witchy way movies haven’t seen much since. www.screenslate.com/articles/que...
Kino Lorber and Milestone Film ring in the new year with this phenomenal restoration of Erich von Stroheim’s Queen Kelly. filmthreat.com/reviews/quee...
Your Independent Movie Guide
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January 18, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Kino Lorber and Milestone Film ring in the new year with this phenomenal restoration of Erich von Stroheim’s Queen Kelly. filmthreat.com/reviews/quee...
The release of a new reconstruction and restoration by Dennis Doros and Amy Heller, of Milestone Films, (opening at Film Forum on January 16th) is, therefore, a major event. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Erich von Stroheim’s Spectacular Art Is Back
A new restoration of Stroheim’s unfinished 1929 drama “Queen Kelly” spotlights his reckless directorial career, which, though brief, is one of the greatest of all.
www.newyorker.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:41 PM
The release of a new reconstruction and restoration by Dennis Doros and Amy Heller, of Milestone Films, (opening at Film Forum on January 16th) is, therefore, a major event. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
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It's Stroheim time: a look at his entire and dreadfully short directorial career in the light of the new restoration of Queen Kelly from @milestonefilms.bsky.social that's playing at @filmforumnyc.bsky.social:
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
Erich von Stroheim’s Spectacular Art Is Back
A new restoration of Stroheim’s unfinished 1929 drama “Queen Kelly” spotlights his reckless directorial career, which, though brief, is one of the greatest of all.
www.newyorker.com
January 17, 2026 at 3:07 AM
It's Stroheim time: a look at his entire and dreadfully short directorial career in the light of the new restoration of Queen Kelly from @milestonefilms.bsky.social that's playing at @filmforumnyc.bsky.social:
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
"A blast from a verboten, opulent past!" - Film Authority film-authority.com/2026/01/16/q...
Queen Kelly - film-authority.com
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January 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM
"A blast from a verboten, opulent past!" - Film Authority film-authority.com/2026/01/16/q...
THE NEW YORK TIMES
January 15
Nicolas Rapold
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/m...
‘Queen Kelly’ Review: His Majesty, Von Stroheim
The 1929 silent film returns in a shimmering, sensitively scored restoration that brings out the lurid and the romantic in Erich von Stroheim’s story of orphan-meets-prince.
January 15
Nicolas Rapold
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/m...
‘Queen Kelly’ Review: His Majesty, Von Stroheim
The 1929 silent film returns in a shimmering, sensitively scored restoration that brings out the lurid and the romantic in Erich von Stroheim’s story of orphan-meets-prince.
‘Queen Kelly’ Review: His Majesty, Von Stroheim
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:04 PM
THE NEW YORK TIMES
January 15
Nicolas Rapold
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/m...
‘Queen Kelly’ Review: His Majesty, Von Stroheim
The 1929 silent film returns in a shimmering, sensitively scored restoration that brings out the lurid and the romantic in Erich von Stroheim’s story of orphan-meets-prince.
January 15
Nicolas Rapold
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/15/m...
‘Queen Kelly’ Review: His Majesty, Von Stroheim
The 1929 silent film returns in a shimmering, sensitively scored restoration that brings out the lurid and the romantic in Erich von Stroheim’s story of orphan-meets-prince.
Tonight the Queen visits the Commonwealth! TIFF Lightbox in Toronto. Her attendant, Dennis Doros, will be presenting her. Long live the Queen!
January 13, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Tonight the Queen visits the Commonwealth! TIFF Lightbox in Toronto. Her attendant, Dennis Doros, will be presenting her. Long live the Queen!
It's now announced! We have just completed a 4K restoration of Charles Burnett's MY BROTHER'S WEDDING (1983) and it will premiere as a special event at the 2026 Berlinale Forum! Restored by UCLA Film & Television Archive, Milestone Films, Kino Lorber, and BAM/PFA!
www.berlinale.de/.../news-pre...
www.berlinale.de/.../news-pre...
January 12, 2026 at 10:45 PM
It's now announced! We have just completed a 4K restoration of Charles Burnett's MY BROTHER'S WEDDING (1983) and it will premiere as a special event at the 2026 Berlinale Forum! Restored by UCLA Film & Television Archive, Milestone Films, Kino Lorber, and BAM/PFA!
www.berlinale.de/.../news-pre...
www.berlinale.de/.../news-pre...