Best of MVFF: Actor/director Mark Duplass “Be honest. Don’t suck up.” (Interview)
"I want to go down on the ship with my fist raised. But I don't take myself too seriously," says actor and director Mark Duplass. Watch as he discusses filmmaking, signing big name actors, being frank about the creative process.
Sundance releases 2015 film line-up (Complete list)
Past films that have received a global boost from a Sundance appearance include Fruitvale Station, Reservoir Dogs, An Inconvenient Truth, Little Miss Sunshine, sex, lies and videotape, and Whiplash, among many others.
My Life Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
"It's not good enough... I wasted six months of our lives."
Nicolas Winding Refn held himself, once again, to a very high standard. The Danish director was coming off the smash film Drive and feeling the pressure that comes with the followup. In this case, that would be Only God...
Filmmaker Q&A: My Love Affair With the Brain
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Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Beguiled’ complex, haunting, impressive (Review)
Sofia Coppola received the best director award at the Cannes Film Festival for her film version of The Beguiled, adapted from a 1966 southern gothic novel by Thomas Cullinan. Her intriguing interpretation is complex and haunting, and impressive.
Barely had her film been released when critics and the viewing public...
Filipino food has finally arrived: First time director’s documentary reminds us why (Review)
Value what your mom made you.
Film Capsule Review: ‘Q Ball’ documentary at SFFILM Festival
Across the Bay from the NBA champion Golden State Warriors is another Warriors team, one that plays only home games. These San Quentin Prison athletes are profiled in Q Ball a fascinating documentary, made possible by Kevin Durant, who is executive producer. Directed by Mike Tolajian, this SFFILM Festival...
In Film: a-ha’s ‘True North’ arrives on big screens worldwide September 15
Organizers today announced that a-ha's forthcoming film True North will be released to select cinemas worldwide on Thursday, September 15. Watch the trailer below.
The film accompanies the band's new studio album (11th) of the same name, marking the first new collection of new song since 2015's Cast in Steel.
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Cinequest short: ‘Fumi and the Bad Luck Foot’
Are you clumsy like me... banging your head, biting your tongue, stubbing your toe? Then you'll relate to poor Fumi. But watch what happens when she turns her handicap into a force for good. I hope you'll agree it's an inspiring way to start the week!
Our Cinequest film review...
Inside Cinequest Film Camp, Adobe Youth Voices – Action!
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Green screens. Zombies created by pollution. Messages about family and gang violence. These are just a few of the highlights from week 2 of the Adobe Youth Voices and Cinequest Film Camp. If the future of filmmaking is one thing, it's inspiring. These would-be Spielbergs, Tarantinos and Camerons have...
