Los Angeles Film Festival

'Monsters University,' 'Man of Steel' Heading To Los Angeles Film Festival

The Los Angeles Film Festival -- presented by Film Independent -- has announced a special pre-festival screening of new Superman film "Man of Steel," as well as a festival screening of Pixar's "Monster's University" and a live discussion with director Spike Jonze.

Los Angeles Film Festival Announces 2013 Lineup; To Close With 'The Way, Way Back'

The Los Angeles Film Festival has revealed their 2013 lineup, including closing night film "The Way, Way Back," starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Maya Rudolph, Allison Janney and Sam Rockwell. The Sundance smash follows a teenage boy Duncan (Liam James) stuck on vacation with his mom Pam (Collet...

David O. Russell to Be 2013 Los Angeles Film Fest Guest Director

Oscar-nominated filmmaker David O. Russell has been named the Guest Director of the 2013 Los Angeles Film Festival.  He'll also be receiving the Spirit of Independence Award at the festival.  Russell will attend the Filmmaker Retreat at the Skywalker Ranch and will talk about his work afte...

Pedro Almodovar's 'I'm So Excited' To Open Los Angeles Film Festival

The Los Angeles Film Festival has announced the North American Premiere of Pedro Almodóvar’s "I’m So Excited!" will open the festival on Thursday, June 13th.  The film’s release is set for the U.S. two weeks later by Sony Pictures Classics.   “Film Independent and the Los Angeles Film...

FUTURES: 'Dead Man's Burden' Star Barlow Jacobs Talks About His Role in 'The Master'

Why He's On Our Radar: Barlow Jacobs first caught our attention when he appeared opposite Michael Shannon in Jeff Nichols' feature film debut "Shotgun Stories." While Shannon's profile has risen to huge heights since the 2007 drama, Jacobs has remained relatively below the radar, continuing to deliv...

Soderbergh's 'Magic Mike' Dangles Its Male Strippers With Skill, But To What End? Answer: Several.

A masterful craftsman even when directing fluff, Steven Soderbergh remains one of the more fascinating American filmmakers working today. "Magic Mike," has much in common with previous Soderbergh efforts in that it glides along at a terrifically entertaining pace.

'Magic Mike' Reveals Himself and Critics Like What They See

Steven Soderbergh's much anticipated new male stripper movie "Magic Mike" finally screened for critics last night as the closing night film of the Los Angeles Film Festival. So did the film impress like the bodies on display?

'All is Well' and 'Drought' Take Top Prizes at the Los Angeles Film Festival

11 Reviews from the 2012 LA Film Festival: 'Beasts,' 'To Rome With Love' and More

This year's the Los Angeles Film Festival featured everything from apocalyptic romances to Cuban zombies. With the festival winding down, we've compiled a list of reviews by Indiewire film critic Eric Kohn to streamline your recapping experience.