A new film from the Dardennes brother is always cause for celebration, particularly in Cannes where they just keep being given prizes. This year it was the Grand Jury award for their latest, Le gamin au vélo, and it’s been a popular title at numerous festivals since, finally rolling into Hollywood for the AFI FEST […]
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AFI FEST 2011 Film Review: Miss Bala (Dir. Gerardo Naranjo 2010 Mexico )
After well-received stops at Cannes, Toronto and New York, the fourth feature from I’m Gonna Explode director Gerardo Naranjo is set to represent Mexico in fine style at AFI Fest presented by Audi, starting November 3, 2011. Torn from the headlines, Miss Bala pitches beauty queen aspirant Laura into the murky world of the […]
AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi Announces Festival Slate
AFI FEST 2011 presented by Audi has announced much of the slate of programming for the festival, running November 3rd to the 10th. Free tickets are available starting October 27th, and on October 26th for AFI members and alumni. There a limited number of passes available for sale. More information about the festival can […]
Film Rave: Martha Marcy May Marlene (Dir. Sean Durkin 2011) as presented by the LACMA/Film Independent Screening Series
Presented as part of the new film series between Film Independent and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Martha Marcy May Marlene marks the second event in the series. The moderator for the evening was Elvis Mitchell, esteemed film critic and curator at Film Independent; and to the audiences delight quite friendly, engaging […]
The “R” Rated Clip from The Thing (2011)
A new clip has emerged (pun completely intended) for The Thing (2011) that is titled the “R” rated clip. Sounds like fun, yes? You even get a better look at the “thing” itself. While some things are better left a mystery, it never hurts to have a little tease now and again. The Thing […]