So far, I've been able to preview two films (both documentaries) that will play at this year's San Francisco International Film Festival. Here's what I think of them. I've also included capsules of two classic films that will be screened. New Films B+ Women with Cows, Kabuki, Saturday, April 21, 3:30; Pacific Film Archive, Monday, … Continue reading SF International Film Festival Preview
Month: April 2012
What’s Screening: April 6 – 12
No festivals this week. And no big, French silent films accompanied by full orchestras, either. B Comic-Con IV: A Fan’s Hope, Vogue, opens Friday. Morgan Spurlock’s latest documentary will disappoint his fans, which is odd because it’s all about fandom--specifically fans of comic books, video games, and sci-fi/fantasy movies with reoccurring characters. This documentary follows … Continue reading What’s Screening: April 6 – 12
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope
B Pop-culture documentary Directed by Morgan Spurlock Morgan Spurlock's latest documentary will disappoint his fans, which is odd because it's all about fandom. In this documentary, Spurlock doesn't experiment with diet or sell himself to corporations. He doesn't even put on a Batman costume. In fact, Spurlock never appears on camera and you never hear … Continue reading Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope
Free Men
B- Holocaust drama Written by Alain-Michel Blanc and Ismaël Ferroukhi Directed by Ismaël Ferroukhi I had two reasons to see Free Men, despite my general tiring of Holocaust dramas. First, at a time when Muslims are vilified, and when Muslims and Jews are portrayed in the media as natural enemies, it's important to challenge these … Continue reading Free Men
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