Film & TV Articles

The Gigolos by Richard Bracewell Sparks Attention in International Feature Competition at AFI Fest

Richard Bracewell's 'The Gigolos' sparks attention in International Feature Competition at AFI Fest; stars Sacha Tarter and Trevor Sather shine in roles of pals who become competing gigolos.

Dagur Kari's 'Dark Horse' Delights at AFI Fest North American Premiere

AFI fest delights with Danish director Dagur Kari's romp 'Dark Horse.'

'The Chumscrubber' - Suburban subversion in the best of all possible worlds

Director Arie Posin and writer Zac Stanford's feature debut is part "Candide," part "Donnie Darko" - suburban satire with a twist.

C.R.A.Z.Y.: Displays promise that is hard to keep

C.R.A.Z.Y.: Homosexual Coming of Age Film Nearly Keeps Its Promise

Zathura: A Space Adventure That Never Really Takes Off

Jon Favreau's latest film about two brothers' journey into space appeals to families but ultimately fails to capture their imagination or attention.

Zathura: A Space Adventure

Zathura: A Space Adventure...Buckle your seatbelts, you're in for a wild ride!

AFM Public Preview in Santa Monica Includes Sweet Mandarin Fantasy

Santa Monica's American Film Market Public Previews afford opportunity to see wide array of films making their world or U.S. debut, including sweet Mandarin "lighthearted love story with charming dose of fairy tale."

Afi Fest 2005 Presented By Audi Announces "Walk The Line" As Opening Night Film

The Festival's Feature Film Line-Up Includes16 World Premieres and 17 North American Premieres

Proof Starring Gwyneth Paltrow

This is a critical review of "Proof," the Miramax film by John Madden that is in theaters now.

Ma Quando Arrivano Le Ragazze? - Music to The Ear

Italian director Pupi Avati strikes a chord with audiences in his musical portrayal of self-discovery and frienship, Ma Quando Arrivano Le Ragazze?

Shopgirl - Passion and Philosophy

Shopgirl is as beautiful as it is haunting.

Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock- Screening at AFI Fest 2005

Burning Man: Beyond Black Rock will give any viewer a fantastic inside look at a grand experimental community built by the spirit of its founder, workers and volunteers to benefit themselves and all those who visit.

Cinema Italian Style - Shoeshine vs. iPod

Cinema Italian Style - "Shoeshine" Culture war: Neorealism vs. iPod, Vittorio De Sica vs. Steve Job, sex vs. digital death.

Cinema Italian Style - Chung Kuo - Cina

A critical review of Antonioni's Chung Kuo - Cina

'Innocent Voices' - The Children of El Salvador's Civil War

Luis Mandoki's harrowing film chronicles El Salvador's civil war through the eyes of a boy on the verge of "recruitment".

'Where the Truth Lies' - Film Review

Atom Egoyan's foray into film noir is long on exposition and short on exploration.

'Good Night, and Good Luck': The Man Who Took Down McCarthy

George Clooney's sophomore feature is a powerful essay on truth, integrity and media responsibility couched in the epic conflict between Edward R. Murrow and Sen. Joseph McCarthy.

Mirrormask - The World of Sphinxes, Shadows and Giants

Gaiman and McKean's Gothic fantasy is a strinkingly original and wildly imaginative visual treat marred only by its recycled plot.

A History of Violence - Thrills and Consequences: The Agony and Ecstasy of Violence

David Cronenberg's "History of Violence" is a masterful exploration of violence as disturbing and thought provoking as it is thrilling.

Dirty Love

In "Dirty Love" a broken hearted woman is on a mission to get revenge on her cheating ex-hunk, while she goes in search of real love. Jenny McCarthy stars in this hilarious and fun comedy, which she wrote.