It's official. I'm now "studying under" famed filmmaker Werner Herzog. Well, actually we all are... A few months ago I enrolled in the German director's MasterClass. You've probably seen ads for the web site -- most notably the ones by Ron Howard on directing and others on writing, comedy, and various...

If a movie is defined by its look, its mood, then Blade Runner is one of the industry's most famous, celebrated examples. Ridley Scott's 1982 masterpiece is getting the sequel treatment. Canadian Denis Villeneuve (Sciario, Enemy, Prisoners) directs, Ryan Gosling, Robing Wright, Ana de Armas and, yes, Harrison Ford, star....

As you watch Alex Gibney's latest documentary, prepare to be transported, just as you were with 'Inside Job' narrated by Matt Damon in 2010.

Ambitious French film features a working-class family in rural France experiencing great trauma.

The Neon Demon premiered in Los Angeles last night, and lots was happening on the red -- purple! -- carpet, with much of it captured on Facebook Live feeds. Director Nicolas Winding Refn continues to double down on his quirkiness. Hard to tell if it's an act, but based on...

Long live the Queen! But apparently not auteur Nicolas Winding Refn. Look, no question there's a litany of reasons why we should collectively Ban the Danish filmmaker, such as: Over use of slow motion Over use of the pregnant pause Over use of karaoke (an Only God Forgives exclusive) Over use of...

Ah Refn. Does this guy know how to rattle chains or what? Director Nicolas Winding Refn's (NWR!) latest film The Neon Demon was all the buzz at this year's Cannes. Though the Amazon Studios-backed film, starring Elle Fanning as a starry eyed ingénue attempting to survive the cutthroat (literally of course) fashion...

A surprise highlight of the 59th San Francisco International Film Festival, Maggie’s Plan provides an intriguing take on romantic comedies. Single and hearing her biological time clock ticking, college administrator Maggie looks for a sperm donor. Walking through the park on a sunny day, she confers with Tony, her...

UPDATE: Indiewire, which published its own review of Neon Demon by Eric Kohn, has a round-up of early reviews, many of which are very positive. Mission accomplished. In some corners it's been dubbed Dario Argento's Next Top Model. For auteur Nicholas Winding Refn, the Internet has spoken. And -- predictably -- the early...

The 59th edition of the San Francisco International Film Festival wrapped earlier this month, and, once again, did not disappoint, bringing to the big screen international, indie, and cultural gems. Jeanne Powell attended SFIFF and highlights a few of her favorite films. Look for full reviews and more from SFIFF...