Film Festivals
AFI Fest 2020 Review: ‘Eyimofe’ Shows Off Confidently Made Drama In Lagos
Aaron Neuwirth reviews Eyimofe, a Nigerian drama that premiered at AFI Fest 2020. It tells two different stories of people looking to get away from it all.
AFI Fest 2020 Review: “Wander Darkly” is an Emotional Look at the Ephemerality of Memory
New parents Adrienne and Matteo are forced to reckon with trauma amidst their troubled relationship. They must revisit the memories of their past and unravel haunting truths in order to face their...
Aspen Film Festival 2020 Review: ‘Minari’ Is a Bold, Breathtaking New Take on Americana
A Korean family moves to Arkansas to start a farm in the 1980s.
AFI Fest 2020 Review: ‘My Little Sister’ Cherishes Unbreakable Bond of Siblings
The first bona fide “Best International Feature Film” contender for the 2021 Oscars makes its stateside festival debut. Representing Switzerland, My Little Sister is a devastating cancer drama by Stép...
AFI Fest 2020 Review: ‘Apples’ is an Interesting Look at Memory, Identity and Grief
LV Taylor reviews Apples, the greek comedy-drama from writer/director Christos Nikous. It screened at AFI Fest 2020.
AFI Fest 2020 Review: ‘Uncle Frank’ Bravely Confronts Southern Family Values
Joseph Braverman reviews Uncle Frank, Alan Ball's family drama starring Paul Bettany, which screened at AFI Fest 2020.
AFI Fest 2020: ‘Whirlybird’ Recalls LA’s Memorable Moments Through a Deeply Personal Story
The sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles comes alive in new ways in Matt Yoka’s poignant and reflective documentary, Whirlybird. Zoey Tur and Marika Gerrard reminisce and examine their life toget...
AFI Fest 2020: ‘Belushi’ Explores the Personal Life and Tragedy of the Iconoclast
Comedy, by its very nature, often attracts energetic and larger than life personas. However, few burn as bright as John Belushi, a vital star in shaping the future of comedy. From the 1960s through th...
AFI Fest 2020 Review: ‘Pink Skies Ahead’ is an Honest and Relatable Look at Anxiety
Anxiety is something that most young adults struggle with, and it seems to be increasing as the world appears to be erupting into chaos. Luckily, there has been an outpouring of advocacy for mental he...