SFFILM 2023 Doc Stories Program: ‘American Symphony,’ ‘Copa 71,’ ‘Anselm’ and more
Today, SFFILM announced the program for their ninth annual documentary film showcase Doc Stories. The four-day program runs November 2-5, 2023 and included 10 features,... Read More
Film Festivals
AFI FEST 2023: Greta Gerwig’s Guest Director Curated Lineup Announced; ‘Lee’ with Kate Winslet Added as U.S. Premiere
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced AFI FEST Guest Artistic Director Greta Gerwig has revealed the five films she has curated for this year’s... Read More
‘Only the River Flows’ Review: Wei Shujun’s Gritty Neo-Noir Grips with Old-Fashioned Storytelling | LFF
People are innately intrigued with murder mysteries and the reasonings behind such violent and heinous acts. It’s human nature to want to discover the truth,... Read More
26th SCAD Film Festival Lineup: ‘NYAD’ to Open, Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ to Close, First Look at ‘The Color Purple’
The Savannah College of Art and Design’s 26th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the largest university-run film festival in the U.S., will return in person... Read More
46th Mill Valley Film Festival ¡Viva el cine! Lineup Announced
The California Film Institute (CAFILM) has announced the ¡Viva el cine! lineup, a sidebar section of the Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF). The 46th edition... Read More
Oscar Contenders, Local Favorites and International Cinema Highlight the Best of 46th Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Film Festival (MVFF), presented by the California Film Institute, is back this week and with it comes a wealth of Oscar hopefuls... Read More
Greta Gerwig Named Guest Artistic Director of AFI FEST 2023
Today, the American Film Institute (AFI) announced Oscar-nominated filmmaker and actress Greta Gerwig will serve as the Guest Artistic Director at AFI FEST 2023, which... Read More
Fantastic Fest Dispatch #2: Videotapes, A.I., Oh My!
Talk about starting strong at Fantastic Fest! After the first few days of the festival, I ended up taking a day to catch up with... Read More
2023 AFI FEST Reveals Full Lineup: World Premieres of ‘Freud’s Last Session,’ Albert Brooks Doc; 18 International Feature Oscar Entries
Special Screenings Include All of Us Strangers, American Fiction, The Bikeriders, The End Where We Start From, Fingernails and Memory The American Film Institute (AFI) announced... Read More
Fantastic Fest Dispatch #1: Toxic Avengers, Secret ‘Saltburn’ and Gregg Araki’s ‘Nowhere’ in 4K
The opening night of a film festival resembles a glimpse of that new love feeling – giddy with anticipation, will this be a good experience,... Read More
2024 North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) Nominations 
Director Watch Podcast Ep. 78 – ‘The Holiday’ (Nancy Meyers, 2006) 
Hollywood Biopics and Mental Health Through the Lenses of ‘The Aviator’ (2004), ‘A Beautiful Mind’ (2001) and ‘Love & Mercy’ (2014) 
2024 Online Association of Female Film Critics (OAFFC) Winners: ‘The Substance” Dominates