Month: May 2014

Bad film turns good: My review of Young & Beautiful

~ Lincoln Spector

B drama Written and directed by François Ozon As François Ozon’s drama about a 17-year-old prostitute nears its mid-point, you might find yourself wondering why you're sitting through such an awful piece of junk. Then, beyond all expectations, the film gets interesting. The once-cardboard characters become intriguing and worth caring about. A bad film has … Continue reading Bad film turns good: My review of Young & Beautiful

A Classic Comedy and a Colombian Thriller: Sunday at the San Francisco International Film Festival

~ Lincoln Spector

This year's San Francisco International Film Festival is beginning to wind down. Sunday was the last non-workday of the festival. I attended two events, and hit the jackpot both times. The Mel Novikoff Award Ceremony and The Lady Eve More than anyone else, Mel Novikoff helped bring repertory cinema to the Bay Area. The SFIFF's … Continue reading A Classic Comedy and a Colombian Thriller: Sunday at the San Francisco International Film Festival

SFIFF: Boyhood and an Evening with Richard Linklater

~ Lincoln Spector

Last night at the Castro, the San Francisco International Film Festival honored Richard Linklater with their Founder's Directing Award. The event included a discussion between Linklater and actor Parker Posey, followed by a screening of Linklater's new film, Boyhood. When I arrived, more than an hour before the show, the line was already around the … Continue reading SFIFF: Boyhood and an Evening with Richard Linklater