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‘Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’ Review: There’s No Place Like Gnome | AFI FEST

Sophia Ciminello October 31, 2024

For 35 years, an inventor and his trusty, loyal canine have delighted audiences from their home on West Wallaby Street. From innovative, crafty home improvement... Read More

‘Heretic’ Review: A Sinister Hugh Grant and Warm Blueberry Pie Make for a Deliciously Entertaining Feast | AFI FEST

Karen Peterson October 29, 2024

Religion has long been a staple of horror, with its supernatural tales, gothic iconography, and the ultimate fight between good and evil. Where most religiously-themed... Read More

‘Juror #2’ Review: 12 Annoying Men and Women Deliberate in Clint Eastwood’s Courtroom Clunker | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade October 29, 2024

A staple on TV growing up in the 1990s was the courtroom drama. Movies like A Few Good Men, Philadelphia, Primal Fear, My Cousin Vinny,... Read More

‘Here’ Review: This Old House Has Bad Bones and Creaky, Questionable Foundation | AFI FEST

Sophia Ciminello October 28, 2024

Near the end of Robert Zemeckis’ saccharine, Oscar-winning classic, Forrest Gump, Forrest finally stops running and declares, “I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home... Read More

‘Music by John Williams’ Review: Laurent Bouzereau Beautifully Scores the Life of Hollywood’s Most Prolific Composer | AFI FEST

Karen Peterson October 27, 2024

Film score is a very particular and essential art form, setting scenes from sweeping, epic romance to claustrophobic terror. Now, our most prolific composer, who... Read More

‘Freud’s Last Session’ Review: Are You There God? It’s Me, Sigmund. | AFI FEST

Sophia Ciminello October 29, 2023

Conflicts surrounding religion and personal ties to faith have plagued the world for centuries. Whether it’s the modern-day political climate or the beginnings of World... Read More

‘Perfect Days’ Review: Wim Wenders Reaffirms the Beauty of Life with his Best Film in 30 Years | AFI FEST

Zachary Laws October 29, 2023

Wim Wenders is back. Not that he’s necessarily gone anywhere. In fact, the German filmmaker has been busier than ever as a documentarian (Anselm, his... Read More

‘Leave the World Behind’ Review: Doomsday Schleppers | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade October 29, 2023

“I fucking hate people” is the final point Amanda Sandford (Julia Roberts) makes in her case to her husband Clay (Ethan Hawke) as she is... Read More

‘Quiz Lady’ Review: Category Is – Awkwafina and Sandra Oh Deliver Laughs in Fun Hulu Film | AFI FEST

Abe Friedtanzer October 28, 2023

People like consistency, and having a regular routine or ritual can be calming and therapeutic. Watching the same program at the same time every night... Read More

‘Albert Brooks: Defending My Life’ Review: Brooks’ Comedic Genius Needs No Defending in New Documentary | AFI FEST

Zachary Laws October 28, 2023

I love Albert Brooks. I love him as an actor, as a comedian, as a filmmaker. There’s something about his personality I find very pleasing,... Read More

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