Film Review: ‘The Bone Man’ an Austrian Fargo with German cars and a twist
What is it about great European indies that make them so endlessly fascinating and watchable? The Bone Man is another example, and I think it’ll…
Independent Film
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Film Review: ‘FrICTION’ a clever “fourth wall” film
What if you were scripted to behave badly? Breaking down the fourth wall—the unseen barrier between actor and viewer—has become somewhat of an interesting trend…
Gone in 60 Seconds: Adobe Youth Voices Cinequest, Charitable Hearts, Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Another week of San Francisco Bay Area living, west coast style. Here’s the weekly video rewind, gone in 60 seconds. Adobe Youth Voices kicked off…
Adobe Youth Voices Cinequest film camp kicks off with bursts of creativity
The Adobe Youth Voices and Cinequest 2010 film camp kicked off yesterday with 30 participants gathering at the Adobe headquarters in downtown San Jose to…
Film Review: ‘Cooking History’ the ultimate Food Network and The History Channel mash-up
Mash-up Food Network with The History Channel and you’d have an intriguing documentary called Cooking History. Chances are, you’ve never seen anything quite like it.…
Film Review: ‘Raspberry Magic’
As a guy it pains me sometimes to use adjectives such as cute, charming, delightful. But these are entirely appropriate for the latest Cinequest screener…
Cinequest Question of the Day #3 – Film submission, screening process
With only 12 days to go to opening night, our conversation with Cinequest co-founder Halfdan Hussey continues. This time he talks about the film submission…
Film Review: ‘The Tijuana Project’
Here’s one that will pull on the heart strings. The Tijuana Project is a refreshing change from the incessant drug battle-charged headlines we see coming…
Filmmaker Alejandro Adams on Cinequest and ‘Babnik’
Alejandro Adams is a Cinequest veteran. His newest film Babnik (Russian slang for “womanizer”), a World Premiere about the Russian sex trade, marks his third feature…
Film Review: ‘Passenger Side’
First, a quick recap. We’re counting down to the Cinequest Film Festival 20, now opening in 15 days on Tuesday, February 23 with a screening of…