AFI Fest 2021 Movies

AFI Fest 2021 Outlook

With AFI Fest later this week, I thought I’d give you an idea of what I’ll be watching.

Austin Belzer

November 9, 2021November 8, 2021

AFI Fest 2021 Movies News

AFI Fest 2021 Full Lineup Announced

AFI has announced the full program, which includes 48 Features, 1 Episodic, 49 Short Films, and 17 Conservatory Showcase Shorts.

Austin Belzer

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021

AFI Fest 2021 Movies News

Will Smith’s King Richard To Close AFI Fest 2021

AFI has announced the Closing Night selection for AFI Fest 2021, Warner Bros. Pictures’ King Richard, a biopic about Venus & Serena William’s father.

Austin Belzer

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021

AFI Fest 2021 Movies

AFI Fest 2021 Opens With the World Premiere of tick, tick…BOOM!

Now in its 35th year, AFI Fest is happening as a hybrid festival in mid-November, with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s latest opening the festival.

Austin Belzer

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

AFI Fest 2020 Reviews

Wander Darkly Review | AFI Fest 2020

Sienna Miller and Diego Luna go to therapy in this time-bending romance from the mind of writer-director Tara Miele.

Austin Belzer

November 24, 2020April 10, 2021

AFI Fest 2020 Reviews

I’m Your Woman Review | AFI Fest 2020

In Julia Hart’s crime thriller I’m Your Woman, Rachel Brosnahan makes a case for her Best Actress Oscar.

Austin Belzer

November 16, 2020November 24, 2020

AFI Fest 2020 Reviews

AFI Fest: Tragic Jungle (Selva Trágica) Review

In Yulene Olaizola’s latest, she invites the viewer to look at human nature and nature itself.

My review of Tragic Jungle (Selva Trágica) here:

Austin Belzer

October 31, 2020November 5, 2020

AFI Fest 2020 Reviews

AFI Fest: Belushi Review

R.J. Cutler holds back an otherwise stylish and all encompassing view of John Belushi’s life.

My review of Showtime’s Belushi.

Austin Belzer

October 31, 2020November 5, 2020

AFI Fest 2020 Reviews

AFI Fest: Really Love Review

In Angel Kristi Williams’s Really Love, she tells a story about two loves who have to choose between their careers and their relationship.

My review of Really Love.

Austin Belzer

October 30, 2020November 5, 2020

AFI Fest 2020 Interviews

AFI Fest Interview: Arie & Chuko Esiri Talk Eyimofe (This Is My Desire)

During AFI Fest, I caught up with Arie & Chuko Esiri to talk their film Eyimofe (This Is My Desire).

Austin Belzer

October 29, 2020November 24, 2020

AFI Fest 2020 Reviews

AFI Fest: Nine Days Review

Edson Oda’s first feature film (!) dazzles with a look inside the soul.

Austin Belzer

October 28, 2020July 30, 2021

AFI Fest 2020 Movies Previews

What to Look Forward to At This Year’s AFI Fest

Before AFI Fest this Thursday, I thought I would take a glimpse at what I am most excited to watch during the festival and highlight it for you, just in case you’re on the fence.

Austin Belzer

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020