The 28th annual Cucalorus Film Festival showcased 136 films, beginning with the Wilmington-made opening night feature film, The Devil’s Stomping Ground. Other features included Our Father the Devil, The Smell of Money and the strange-but-true tale of The Pez Outlaw. The Cucalorus Performances program proudly welcomed Isabella Rossellini back to Wilmington to perform her one-woman show, Darwin’s Smile. This ultimate Bus to Lumberton experience packed out Thalian Hall and made for an unforgettable evening of theatre. Fan favorite Alex Tatarsky also returned to the stage with her new show Dirt Trip. Comedian Julia Desmond’s Acme Revue brought a dynamic combination of visual art, comedy and music–not to mention one incredibly memorable night at Jengo’s Playhouse. The Conversations program explored Black history in Wilmington with wilmingtoNColor, the OUT Dance Project, and The Making of the Nuevo South, a television series about the Latino immigrant experience in the South.