‘Holy Wood Dust’ Review: Victor Kossakovsky’s Soothing, if Slightly Dull, Documentary Will Make You Want to Hug a Tree

Playing out of competition in Venice, the latest from the 'Gunda' and 'Architecton' helmer is a meditation on the precious beauty and importance of trees.
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Vilar Performing Arts Center reveals 2026 holiday performances

The Vail Valley Foundation today announced three of the Vilar Performing Arts Center‘s 2026 holiday offerings, bringing the ...

A song of perseverance from Eastern Kentucky echoes across the state

The small, solitary, scrawny, pine tree grew out of an abandoned, rotting wooden train trestle tie in Whitesburg. But what it ...

Joshua Tree Conservation Act amendment would help tribes and homeowners

A new bill heading to the governor aims to simplify permit processes for homeowners and tribes regarding the moving of Joshua ...

The ‘Holy Wood Dust’ Director Wants You to Know Your Christmas Tree Is a Living Being With 20 Senses

Victor Kossakovsky discusses his new sensory doc, premiering at Venice, his desire to cultivate empathy for plant life, how ...