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SFIFF Announces Opening and Closing Night Films
The 57th Annual San Francisco International Film Festival, which runs from April 24-May 8, has announced its opening night film as The Two Faces of January, starring Oscar Isaac, Viggo Mortensen and Kirsten Dunst, which will be making it’s...
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Ethan Embry and E.L. Katz Talk Dares, Blood, Guts, ‘Cheap Thrills’
In first-time director E.L. Katz’s gruesome Cheap Thrills, two former high school friends (Ethan Embry and Pat Healy) run into each other at a bar. A rich married couple (David Koechner and Sara Paxton) entice the drunken buddies (both in...
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Divergent
With with young actresses emerging as bankable leads in sci-fi and action pictures, taking a bit of the pie from their hulking male counterparts, casting the right actress in those lead roles is more crucial than ever. Jennifer Lawrence...
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Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq
A true story of physical tragedy and spiritual triumph, dance doc Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq chronicles the rise, fall, and rebirth of Le Clercq (known by friends as Tanny), one of the most legendary figures in dance. Under...
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For No Good Reason
For No Good Reason (2012), released by Sony Pictures Classics, is a unique documentary on the life and work of Gonzo artist Ralph Steadman. Framed as an extended interview conducted by Johnny Depp, the film features an impressive roster...
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Le Week-End
If the success of films such as The Best Exotic Marigold, Hotel, Quartet, and Philomena have proven anything, it’s that there is certainly an audience for films with older ensembles. One that perhaps isn’t being fully served. Romance and excitement aren’t...
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Child’s Pose
One of Romania’s most prominent actors, Luminita Gheorghiu bolsters her already glowing track record with Child’s Pose, a somber, hopeless mother’s tale painted in shades of grey. Directed by Calin Peter Netzer, the film won the Golden Bear at...
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Way Too Indie’s Secret Stash #1
In our first installment of Way Too Indie’s Secret Stash, filmmaker Eddie Mullins (DOOMSDAYS) shares three super-obscure and totally excellent films for you to seek out, watch, love, and show off to your friends! Every film geek loves having...
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Mekhi Phfifer and Maggie Q Talk ‘Divergent’, Breaking Stereotypes
This Friday, Divergent drops on the masses, looking to cultivate a the same kind of ravenous YA fan base that made Twilight and Hunger Games so goddamn bankable. (The second installment of Hunger Games I quite liked, proving these kinds of films don’t have to be...
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Hot Docs 2014 Lineup Announced
The Hot Docs film festival finally unveiled its line-up today, revealing plenty of exciting new titles along with screenings of documentary classics and undiscovered gems. The festival announced 197 titles from 43 countries that will screen over 11 days....
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Cast and Crew of ‘Animals’ Speak About Never Giving Up On The Human Spirit
The story behind Animals is a brutally honest and intimate look at two young lovers who suffer from drug addiction. Based on true life experiences of David Dastmalchian, who not only co-stars in the film alongside Kim Shaw, but...
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CAAMFest: How to Fight, Grace Lee Boggs, Cold Eyes
How to Fight in Six Inch Heels Last Thursday night at San Francisco’s beautiful Castro theater, CAAMFest 2014 kicked with a silly-fun romantic comedy to set the tone for the rest of the 11-day fest. With a ritzy red...
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Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice Talk About What Makes a Good Found Footage Movie
When a film has the name Mark Duplass attached to it, the film typically contains an in-depth look on human behavior with an empathic, yet slightly offbeat voice. Ergo, my interest is peaked whenever Duplass is involved with a...
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It Felt Like Love
It Felt Like Love is an indie coming-of-age story about a young girl’s sexual exploration from first-time filmmaker and writer Eliza Hittman. With the help of an incredibly talented young cast, Hittman delivers a brutally honest film that illustrates...
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