Film Festival Today - The Business of Film and Entertainment - Part 418

“Daddy’s Head” Waxes Strange

October 11, 2024

Slight “Saturday Night” Delivers Fun

October 10, 2024

In “Bad Genius,” Smart Teens Break Bad

October 9, 2024

“The Veil” Embraces Enigma

October 4, 2024

“Joker: Folie à Deux” Misses the Jest

October 3, 2024

FFT Festival Coverage

2009 Sundance Film Festival – Photo Coverage

January 28, 2009

2009 Sundance Film Festival Announces Awards

January 24, 2009

Interviews

Kate Winslet Copes With Making the Reader, The Nazi era and Oscar Buzz

January 16, 2009

Stories

Cesky Krumlov Hotels

January 5, 2009

Film Reviews

The Strange Case of Claus Von Stauffenberg and Valkyrie

January 2, 2009

Film Reviews

Pumping Up Jimi Hendrix on DVD

December 18, 2008

FFT Festival Coverage

ZINEBI 50: Festival of Nonfiction and Tapa-sized Films

November 24, 2008

Christopher Llewellyn Reed

MIAAC 2008: New York’s Indian Film Festival

November 9, 2008

FFT Festival Coverage

DOCLISBOA 2008

October 28, 2008

FFT Festival Coverage

Karlovy Vary International Film Festival

June 27, 2008

“Daddy’s Head” Waxes Strange
By Adam Vaughn
October 11, 2024
Daddy’s Head (Benjamin Barfoot, 2024) 3½ out of 5 stars Daddy’s Head, from director Benjamin Barfoot (Double Dates), tells the story of Isaac (Rupert Turnbull) and his somewhat estranged stepmother, Laura (Julia Brown, Jessie and the Elf Boy), as they both equally mourn the death of Isaac’s father/Laura’s husband (Charles Aitken, Red Sandra), who dies in an unspeakable accident. One night, Isaac hears the voice of his father coming from ... >>
In “Bad Genius,” Smart Teens Break Bad
By George W. Campbell
October 9, 2024
Bad Genius (J.C. Lee, 2024) 3½ out of 5 stars For many first-generation American teenagers, following their dreams can feel like a privilege. Parents leave everything they know behind to give their children a better life, so they are under increased pressure to succeed. But what would happen if one of these teens decided to break the rules? What if they were offered a chance to get what they want while still supporting their family? Therein lies ... >>
“The Veil” Embraces Enigma
By Hannah Tran
October 4, 2024
The Veil (Cameron Beyl, 2023) 3 out of 5 stars Despite its brief length, Cameron Beyl’s The Veil makes a distinct impression. This tale of fate and redemption follows retired priest Douglas as he tries to atone for a moment in his youth when he abandoned a terrified Amish woman on the roadside. Now, while a solar storm brews overhead, another Amish woman named Hannah arrives at his door, trembling with a familiar fear, and the mystery begins to ... >>
“Leap of Faith” Is Visually Bold
By Christopher Llewellyn Reed
October 3, 2024
Leap of Faith (Nicholas Ma, 2024) 3½ out of 5 stars I grew up in the Episcopal Church, attending services every Sunday as a member of the St. David’s boys’ choir in Baltimore, MD. I loved following the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) system and singing the anthems, hymns, and more complex liturgical compositions, which provided me with a strong background in music theory plus training in how to use my voice. As time wore on, however, I ... >>
“Notice to Quit” Blends Chaos, Intrigue, and Family Drama
By Robin C. Farrell
September 26, 2024
Notice to Quit (Simon Hacker, 2024) 3 out of 5 stars In his feature film debut, Notice to Quit, director and writer Simon Hacker offers up the story of a particularly hot and stifling day in New York City. Andy (Michael Zegen, The Stand In), a harried and not-so-talented real-estate agent, feebly attempts to climb the ladder to success, having dug himself into a hole sometime prior. He’s taken to casing the empty properties he can’t rent, ... >>

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In Memoriam: Morgan Spurlock
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When I heard about the passing of documentarian Morgan ...>>