AFI Fest 2011A ‘Starlet’ is Born: Besedka Johnson’s 86-Year Journey to the Big ScreenA teenage dream for a Hollywood native became a reality when she was plucked from obscurity to play a starring role in Sean Baker's much buz...byStephen SaitoNov 6, 2012
AFI Fest 2011AFI Fest ’11 Review: Marston Transcends Borders With “The Forgiveness of Blood”The director of "Maria Full of Grace" returns after seven years to helm this tense drama about a teen whose future is thrown into question w...byStephen SaitoNov 14, 2011
AFI Fest 2011AFI Fest ’11 Review: The Tantalizing “Jiro Dreams of Sushi”A documentary about the lifelong dedication of a Japanese master chef to his craft is nearly as expert in creating a film celebrating his le...byStephen SaitoNov 9, 2011
AFI Fest 2011AFI Fest ’11 Review: Carano Doesn’t Let Things Go “Haywire” in Taut Soderbergh ThrillerThe director may not need to make that "Man From U.N.C.L.E." film after conquering the spy genre already with this entertaining action flick...byStephen SaitoNov 7, 2011
AFI Fest 2011AFI Fest ’11 Interview: Alex Ross Perry’s New Spin on “The Color Wheel”The writer/director of the delightfully misanthropic comedy about warring siblings stuck in a holding pattern *and* a Honda Accord together ...byStephen SaitoNov 6, 2011
AFI Fest 2011AFI Fest ’11 Review: Sophia Takal’s “Green” Should Inspire EnvyA smartly-conceived exploration of female relationships and jealousy, this first feature makes for a tense, thought-provoking debut.byStephen SaitoNov 4, 2011
AFI Fest 2011A Quick Guide to AFI Fest ’11There's plenty to devour at this year's AFI Fest in Los Angeles and thanks to free admission for the public, many of the tickets to the film...byStephen SaitoNov 3, 2011