In my Worst Show On The Web talk last week, one of the hosts joked about a movie called Lesbian Vampire Killers, wondering whether the adjective Lesbian in the title referred to the vampires or the killers. I don't know the answer, but either way, that movie could quality for either of two festivals running … Continue reading Another Hole in the Head Festival
Category: Festivals
SFIFF Report: Last Day
I caught two screenings on the last day of the San Francisco International Film Festival: Speaking in Tongues. Let me start with a confession. I'm monolingual. Horribly monolingual. I hate being an English-only individual, and after seeing Speaking in Tongues, I suspect that if I had been part of an immersion program in elementary school … Continue reading SFIFF Report: Last Day
SFIFF Report: Wednesday, May 6
I got to the Festival in time to see two films yesterday. I liked both of them, but wasn't blown away by either. Can Go Through Skin. After barely escaping an attempted murder, Marieke (Rifka Lodeizen) moves to the country to find peace and quiet. She finds a warm and friendly community, and even an … Continue reading SFIFF Report: Wednesday, May 6
SFIFF Report: The Lost World & Dengue Fever
Completely free of cold symptoms, I finally got back to Festival attendance last night, making my way to the Castro for the screening of the 1925 version of The Lost World. The Cambodian-American alternative indie band Dengue Fever provided the live musical accompaniment. The event was as much about Dengue Fever as it was about … Continue reading SFIFF Report: The Lost World & Dengue Fever
My Upcoming (Internet) Radio Appearance
My cold (I'm pretty sure it's not the Swine Flue) is still keeping me away from the festival, but that doesn't keep me from talking about it. I'll be appearing tonight on on blogtalkradio's Worst Show On The Web to discuss the films I've seen so far. I'll be on at about 8:15, and the … Continue reading My Upcoming (Internet) Radio Appearance
Down for a Few Days
Maybe it's the swine flu, or maybe it's just a head cold. It feels like a head cold. Whatever it is, I'm not going to be spending this weekend at the film festival. Damn!
SFIFF Report: Sunday
I finally got to the San Francisco International Film Festival yesterday. I saw three movies there. One major concern--not surprising considering the economy: The place wasn't as crowded as in past years. The first film I saw played to a near-empty house, and there was no waiting at the concession stand. Here's what I saw: … Continue reading SFIFF Report: Sunday
SFIFF Preview 4: Battle for Terra
Battle for Terra will screen twice during the first week of the San Francisco International Film Festival. Then, almost immediately, it will open for a regular release. I recommend you skip it at the Festival and catch it later for two reasons: It's best to use festival time to see films you'll never get to … Continue reading SFIFF Preview 4: Battle for Terra
SFIFF Preview 3: My Suicide
Teenage Comedy/Drama Written by Eric J. Adams, David Lee Miller, Jordan J. Miller, Gabriel Sunday Directed by David Lee Miller As far as I know, the San Fran International Film Festival will be your only chance to see this thoughtful, sad, funny, entertaining, and thoroughly unique motion picture. Catch it if you can. A video- … Continue reading SFIFF Preview 3: My Suicide
SFIFF Preview, Part II
These two films aren't scheduled for theatrical release after the San Francisco International Film Festival, so if you don't catch them at the Festival, you may never get another chance. But with one of them, that's not a bad thing. For the Love of Movies: The Story of American Film Criticism, Kabuki, Sunday, May 3, … Continue reading SFIFF Preview, Part II
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