For Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino Was ‘Always Something Unreachable,’ Until ‘The Irishman’
Martin Scorsese’s tribute talk at AFI FEST ran rife with memorable anecdotes, including the director’s longtime wish to work with Al Pacino.
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‘Queen & Slim’ Review: A Flawed but Powerful Indictment of Police Brutality in America
Much more than a black “Bonnie and Clyde,” Melina Matsoukas and Lena Waithe have crafted an emotional lament that’s powerful even when it stumbles.
AFI FEST 2019: 10 Must-See Films at the Year’s Last Major Film Festival
Roll out the red carpet for “Queen & Slim” and “Richard Jewell,” stay for “Babyteeth” and “Blow the Man Down.”
AFI FEST Will Honor ‘The Crown’ and Peter Morgan With Starry Season 3 Premiere Gala
The American Film Institute’s flagship festival will host the U.S. premiere of the first episode of the new season of “The Crown” a day ahead of its Netflix release.
Clint Eastwood’s ‘Richard Jewell’ Positioned for Oscars With Fall Festival World Premiere
The true story of the Centennial Park bombing is hitting the circuit later than other contenders, but it’s still locked up a buzzy world premiere at AFI FEST.
AFI FEST Will Close With ‘The Banker’ World Premiere, Apple’s Most High-Profile Play Yet
Headed for Apple TV+ early next year, the racial justice drama starring Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson will close the November festival.
AFI FEST 2019 Sets ‘Queen & Slim’ World Premiere for Opening Night
Director Melina Matsoukas graduated from the American Film Institute in 2005.
Former AFI FEST Director Jacqueline Lyanga Joins Film Independent as Artistic Director
After her AFI FEST tenure, Lyanga served as a guest director for Film Independent’s recently ended LAFF.
Memo to Distributors: Buy These AFI FEST 2018 Movies
This festival season has been crowded, but there’s room for these standouts.
Netflix Cancels ‘Bird Box’ Red Carpet at AFI FEST Due to Ongoing California Wildfires
It did the same with “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs” last night.
Now That LA Film Fest Is No More, AFI FEST Is More Important Than Ever — and These 10 Movies Prove It
Roll out the red carpet for “On the Basis of Sex” and “Mary Queen of Scots,” stay for “Amateurs” and “Daughter of Mine.”
‘I Am the Night’: Patty Jenkins’ Miniseries to Have Its World Premiere at AFI FEST
Other festival favorites like “Roma,” “The Favourite,” and “Vox Lux” are headed to the Los Angeles festival as well.
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