AFI FestAFI Fest 2020 Review: A Romance Takes Time in Angel Kristi Williams’ Seductive “Really Love”Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing and Kofi Siriboe create sparks as a couple that could be undone by their careers taking them in different directions.byStephen SaitoOct 17, 2020
InterviewsInterview: Britt Lower on the Beautiful Balancing Act of “Circus Person”The actress-turned-director talks about painting herself out of a corner emotionally with this lovely tale of self-discovery amongst acrobat...byStephen SaitoOct 16, 2020
InterviewsInterview: Erika Cohn on Confronting the Unimaginable in “Belly of the Beast”The director of "The Judge" talks about the movement to uncover the shocking revival of forced sterilizations within the California Women's ...byStephen SaitoOct 15, 2020
InterviewsInterview: Cooper Raiff on Getting at Grace in “Shithouse”The writer/director talks about crafting a walk to remember with this bewitching romantic drama.byStephen SaitoOct 15, 2020
To Live and Screen in L.A.How to Be a Los Angeles Cinephile in 2020 – Even If You’re From Outside of TownA guide to keeping yourself entertained this fall while supporting local film culture.byStephen SaitoOct 14, 2020
InterviewsInterview: Cinematographer Eric Branco on All That Goes Into Getting a Shot in “The Forty-Year-Old Version”The director of photographer behind "Clemency" talks about getting such a lively look at an artist seeking her breakthrough.byStephen SaitoOct 12, 2020
New York Film FestivalNew York Film Fest 2020 Review: Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges Make a Great Escape in Azazel Jacobs’ Irresistible “French Exit”Facing bankruptcy, a New York socialite and her son head for Paris in the delightful new comedy from the director of "The Lovers."byStephen SaitoOct 11, 2020
ReviewsMill Valley Film Fest 2020 Review: Casimir Nozkowski’s “The Outside Story” Lets Kindness InBrian Tyree Henry shines as a man who needs to finally open up after being locked out of his apartment.byStephen SaitoOct 10, 2020
InterviewsInterview: Diane Paragas on the Music That Builds Bridges in “Yellow Rose”The director talks about making this lyrical drama in which music connects a family that's been separated by Immigration and Customs Enforce...byStephen SaitoOct 9, 2020
New York Film FestivalNew York Film Fest 2020 Interview: Allison Chhorn on Building a Structure to Withstand Grief in “The Plastic House”On channeling the feeling of loss that comes with the death of a loved one into something to hold onto in this moving hybrid of docufiction.byStephen SaitoOct 9, 2020