John Turturro

John Turturro receives ‘Maverick’ award at Cinequest Film Festival

His fourth directorial outing, Passione, kicked off the festival and screened before a sold-out audience at the majestic California Theatre.
Cinequest Film Festival 21

‘Passione’ and ‘Soul Surfer’ to open and close Cinequest Film Festival

The announcement was made today by Cinequest Co-Founders Halfdan Hussey and Kathleen Powell and Program Director Mike Rabehl.
Opening Reception at Good Karma Vegan Cafe: Art Alive by Trina Merry. A rich collaboration with a variety of talented Bay Area photographers — wet plate, fine art, fashion and maternity photography.
Red State

Kevin Smith and Indie Film 2.0

Outside the theater he carried signs that read "Shirley, you can't be serious," and "GOD hates rainy days and Mondays,"
Ne Change Rien

Review: Avant-garde documentary ‘Ne Change Rien’ explores light, music, imagination

It could be considered part of the "Direct Cinema" 1960's movement which adopted a philosophy of reactive film-making.
NVFF

Napa Valley Film Fest & Chef Chiarello bring Napa flavor to Sundance Film Festival

The festival will debut November 9-13, 2011 with a five-day festival spread over four of the Napa Valley’s postcard-perfect towns.
MAHLER ON THE COUCH

2nd Annual German Gems film festival coming to San Francisco

The festival features new films from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Best Film of 2010: The King’s Speech

These marbles are making me thirsty!
NVFF

Passes now on sale for 2011 Napa Valley Film Festival

The inaugural 2011 NVFF will include more than 50 new films.
Still of Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart in Rabbit Hole. Photo by DAVID GIESBRECHT – © 2010 - Lionsgate.

Rabbit Hole with Nicole Kidman headlines Napa Valley Film Festival Launch party

Needless to say, this is looking like an entertainment-filled weekend in Napa.