AwardsWatch - AFI FEST

‘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

‘The Fabelmans’ review: Steven Spielberg delivers his most personal film to date, with a star-making turn from Gabriel LaBelle | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade November 8, 2022

Do you remember the first moment you fell in love with movies? The moment where everything else around you was meaningless and the only thing... Read More

‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ review: The Oscar-winning master returns with his biggest labor of love yet in a wholly original take on the renowned classic | AFI FEST

Ryan McQuade November 8, 2022

We open to a small town in Italy during World War II, where we find Master Geppetto (David Bradley), a woodcarver who is known for... Read More

‘Bruiser’ review: Jalyn Hall and Trevante Rhodes lead a superb cast that tackles violence and father figures | AFI FEST

Abe Friedtanzer November 7, 2022

Children look up to and are influenced by their parents, and that’s not always a good thing. Miles Warren’s searing feature film debut, Bruiser, centers... Read More

‘The Corridors of Power’ review: Dror Moreh’s disturbing look at foreign policy failures and its most vulnerable victims | AFI FEST

Catherine Springer November 7, 2022

Documentarian Ken Burns felt compelled to make The U.S. and the Holocaust, a documentary about the United States’ problematic response to the Holocaust and release... Read More

“Sr.” review: A heartfelt tribute that sometimes loses sight of its own subject | AFI FEST

Catherine Springer November 5, 2022

Saying goodbye to a parent is a difficult but normal part of life. For most of us, saying goodbye is usually a solitary, quietly poignant... Read More