Interview: Eiza González and Poppy Liu On How Fashion Helps Create Their Characters in ‘I Love Boosters’ and Why They’re Driven by Social Justice
A quick glimpse at the cast for Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters reveals a who’s who of standout performers as capable of carrying major tentpoles... Read More
Damian Danemann
Damian Danemann is a lifelong film aficionado, starting his awards predicting journey at 5 years old and never letting go since. He was raised in Mexico and moved to the United States during the pandemic, a transition that was essential to his growth as a writer. A student at UC Berkeley, he spends his time producing short films, getting involved in campus organizations, and making good use of his AMC A-List membership.
2026 San Francisco International Film Festival Reviews: ‘The World of Love,’ ‘A Sad and Beautiful World,’ ‘Nuisance Bear,’ ‘One in a Million’ (SFFILM)
Migration, formative youth experiences, and large-scale conflicts guide this batch of four independent films reaching the San Francisco International Film Festival after successful fall and... Read More
Interview: Boots Riley on Collecting an Eclectic Cast and How ‘I Love Boosters’ is Like Richard Scarry’s ‘Busy, Busy Town’
Few contemporary directors embody their work quite like Boots Riley. Donning one of his signature tall hats and sipping on a warm coffee during our... Read More
LaKeith Stanfield on ‘I Love Boosters,’ Collaborating with Boots Riley, and His New Musical Endeavor
LaKeith Stanfield on ‘I Love Boosters,’ Collaborating with Boots Riley, and His New Musical Endeavor
Snacking on an assortment of charcuterie delights, LaKeith Stanfield greets me from across our meeting room’s table, sporting warm-tinted sunglasses and a pair of ripped... Read More
‘Blue Heron’ Review: Sophy Romvari Immortalizes a Memory in a Profound Act of Courage [A-] (SFFILM)
Few themes have been as beat to the ground in contemporary cinema as family-induced pains. Be it horror allegories, genre-spanning adventures, or prestige dramas, tales... Read More
Oh the Horror! How the Oscars are Finally Embracing the Spooky
As one of a select few genres to have sustained its theatrical audience post-pandemic, horror has become a major staple of the contemporary moviegoing culture.... Read More
SFFILM Awards Honor Scott Cooper, Wunmi Mosaku, Kristen Stewart and Benicio Del Toro [VIDEO]
SFFILM celebrated four honorees for their achievements in contemporary cinema during the 2025 SFFILM Awards Night on Monday, December 8 in what has become one... Read More
Of Gods and Monsters: Guillermo del Toro Receives the Sloan Science in Cinema Prize for ‘Frankenstein’
On November 12, SFFILM and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation honored Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein with the Sloan Science in Cinema Prize at San Francisco’s... Read More
Mill Valley Film Festival Spotlight on Eva Victor (‘Sorry, Baby’) | Mind the Gap Award
The Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF) presented Eva Victor with the Mind the Gap Award during their 48th edition. As per the festival, this award,... Read More
Checking In with the NEON International Feature Film Pickups from Cannes: ‘It Was Just an Accident,’ ‘The Secret Agent,’ and ‘Sirāt’
In a heated year for international films, NEON has dominated the conversation with its extensive slate of hot festival picks. Preserving their Palme d’Or-winning streak,... Read More
Interview: Eiza González and Poppy Liu On How Fashion Helps Create Their Characters in ‘I Love Boosters’ and Why They’re Driven by Social Justice 
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2026 San Francisco International Film Festival Reviews: ‘The World of Love,’ ‘A Sad and Beautiful World,’ ‘Nuisance Bear,’ ‘One in a Million’ (SFFILM)