Yorgos Lanthimos discusses his approach to shooting The Lobster, designing the sound, and blocking the action. Actress Ariane Labed explains how she prepared for the part and how training as a dancer influenced her performance. We named Rachel Weisz’s performance in the film one of the best of 2016.
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Whit Stillman on cruelty and wit in Love & Friendship
Although Love & Friendship benefits from Austen’s sharp satire and clever observations, this is still very much a Stillman film, reveling in the humour of what he calls, “upper class twits.” Stillman discusses setting the tone, the importance of words, and the music in the film.
SFIFF Interview: Matthew Ross talks Frank & Lola
Writer-director Matthew Ross’ first feature, Frank & Lola, is a low-budget film with big name stars. At heart, it’s a love story but skips the meet-cute.
Ben Wheatley’s High-Rise is vacant
Ben Wheatley’s High-Rise is probably easier to like if you haven’t read J.G. Ballard’s novel: you won’t know it’s missing 95% of his ideas. Wheatley’s film can barely offer more than views of Tom Hiddleston’s glorious torso. In Simran Hans’ apt words, High-Rise is willfully “anti-intellectual”.
SF Film Fest Director of Programming talks Science in Film Sloan Screenings
The SF Film Festival (SFIFF) Director of Programming talks Science in Film Sloan Screenings at SFIFF: The Man Who Knew Infinity and Operator.
10 must-see films at the 2016 San Francisco Film Festival (SFIFF)
Seventh Row’s guide to 10 must-see films — five docs and five features — at the 2016 San Francisco Film Festival, seven of which are directed by women.