I didn't hit two jackpots at the San Francisco International Film Festival yesterday, as I did on Wednesday. But I enjoyed what I saw. B The Intouchables I can't really complain about France's latest big commercial hit. As you'd expect, it's a crowd pleaser. Based on a true story, it follows the thorny but eventually … Continue reading SFIFF Thursday: French Comedy and Irish Animation
Day: April 27, 2012
What’s Screening: April 27 – May 3
The San Francisco International Film Festival continues through the week, but the Tiburon Intl. Film Festival ends tonight. I've placed my festival recommendations and warnings at the end of this newsletter. Man of Aran, Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum (although this is a talkie), Sunday, 4:00. Early documentarian Robert Flaherty's third feature (his first was … Continue reading What’s Screening: April 27 – May 3