July 11, 2014
The AFI Interview: WHIPLASH Director Damien Chazelle
Damien Chazelle’s WHIPLASH is currently drumming up excitement among audiences nationwide, but its road to the big screen was not an easy one – requiring of its director a dedication that mirrors that of his protagonist, a young musician determined to be one of the jazz greats. In 2012, the screenplay was featured on the…
July 10, 2014
The AFI FEST Interview: Co-Director Wash Westmoreland Talks STILL ALICE
One of the many powerful films screening at AFI FEST 2014 presented by Audi is STILL ALICE, a drama co-directed by Wash Westmoreland and Richard Glatzer. The film, based on the novel by Lisa Genova, stars Julianne Moore as prominent linguistics professor Alice Howland, whose life takes a devastating, unexpected turn when she’s diagnosed with…
July 9, 2014
Wes Craven Explains The Origin Of Freddy Krueger’s Glove
When people think of Freddy Krueger, some picture the boogeyman’s dark fedora hat or his tattered red and green striped sweater. But, more likely, most people will immediately think of something even more unmistakable: that glove. The four-bladed weapon instantly made its mark on audiences when movie-goers first encountered it on screen in A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, which celebrates its 30th...
July 9, 2014
The AFI Interview: Charlie McDowell and Justin Lader
THE ONE I LOVE isn’t just another movie about relationships. This exuberant film, which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, is a love story with a sci-fi plot twist that’s surprising but earned. The movie stars Elisabeth Moss and Mark Duplass (who also serves as a producer on the film) as a...
July 8, 2014
And the Honorees are…
It's that time of year again. AFI is honoring the most outstanding films and television programs of the year with AFI AWARDS. The non-competitive AFI AWARDS acknowledge the collaborative nature of film and TV production, bringing the community’s creative teams together in a unique celebration of their work. This year's list includes 10 television programs and, for...
July 8, 2014
AFI FEST Shorts Present Bold Visions With Brief Runtimes
An annual celebration of world cinema, AFI FEST presented by Audi serves as a showcase for both established auteurs and new voices – with the latter represented nowhere better than in the festival’s various Shorts programs. These capsule narratives capture the diverse perspectives of their respective makers, giving life to tales that span the spectrum...
July 7, 2014
THE AFI FEST Interview: Director Josephine Decker Talks THOU WAST MILD AND LOVELY
Josephine Decker’s film THOU WAST MILD AND LOVELY is a poetic piece of psychosexual filmmaking framed against the backdrop of a quiet country farm. Akin (Joe Swanberg) has taken a summer job on Jeremiah’s (Robert Longstreet) farm and develops an attraction to Jeremiah’s daughter, Sarah (Sophie Traub). The budding relationship unveils Jeremiah’s jealousy. But Akin…
July 7, 2014
THE AFI FEST Interview: Director Chuck Workman On MAGICIAN
Classic cinema fans, take note: Chuck Workman’s latest documentary, MAGICIAN: THE ASTONISHING LIFE AND WORK OF ORSON WELLES, is an in-depth look into the life and career of legendary American filmmaker Orson Welles, the brilliant mind behind such classics as CITIZEN KANE, TOUCH OF EVIL and THE MAGNIFICENT AMBERSONS. The film, which screens at AFI…
July 7, 2014
Filmmakers Talk about the Impact of Giving Back to the Community, the Theme for the White House Student Film Festival
How important is to give back to the community? According to Jake Gyllenhaal, Jessica Chastain, Oscar Isaac and several other charitable filmmakers, it's very important and everyone should be involved. The actors and others got together to talk to young filmmakers about the theme of next year's White House Student Film Festival: "the impact of giving...
July 7, 2014
From the Archives: Jessica Lange Talks Openly About Acting
Since her film debut in the 1976 remake of KING KONG, two-time Academy Award®-winning actress Jessica Lange has dominated the craft of acting across television, stage and films. These days, she can be seen in the FX series AMERICAN HORROR STORY: FREAK SHOW and also in theaters everywhere in the upcoming remake of THE GAMBLER, which had it's world...
July 5, 2014
WHIPLASH Director Damien Chazelle Talks about the Creation of the Film
A young, aspiring jazz drummer tries to win over his intense and demanding teacher at all costs. It’s the plot of the critically acclaimed film WHIPLASH, which is also based on writer-director Damien Chazelle’s real-life experiences as a budding musician. At a recent Harold Lloyd Masters Seminar at the AFI Conservatory, Chazelle (seen here with Conservatory Dean...
July 5, 2014
The AFI FEST Interview: Nick Broomfield Talks TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER
In TALES OF THE GRIM SLEEPER, filmmaker Nick Broomfield (AILEEN: LIFE AND DEATH OF A SERIAL KILLER, KURT & COURTNEY) takes an in-depth look at the Grim Sleeper, a notorious serial killer who terrorized South Central Los Angeles for over 20 years. With the over 100 young women estimated to be victims of the Grim...
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