Charlie Kaufman's new short film, How to Shoot a Ghost, is a spellbinding and poetic look at death and the power of human connection.

#HowToShootAGhost #AFIFest #CharlieKaufman

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I overall find myself disappointed with Ozon's adaptation of The Stranger. Trying to add more angles to the narrative without properly evolving the text, the results look incredible but lack follow-through.

#TheStranger #AFIFest

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All That's Left of You is easily my favorite film of 2025 so far. A deeply emotional and shocking look at the generational trauma in Palestine, the film is both educational and haunting, becoming a defining film of the year.

#AllThatsLeftOfYou #AFIFest

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We Believe You is a compelling courtroom drama and features one of the best performances of the year, but the film never kicks into next gear to offer something beyond its initial message.

#WeBelieveYou #AFIFest

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Kicking off my AFI Fest coverage, 1001 Frames genuinely blew me away. Such an inspired and unnerving film that is one of the most unnerving experiences of the year. Absolutely masterful piece of cinema!

#1001Frames #AFIFest

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ChaO presents itself as a Masaaki Yuasa feature, but finds a greater success in its non-stop comedy than it does in its emotional weight.

#ChaO #AnimationIsFilm #Animation

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Loved loved loved Lesbian Space Princess! So funny and quite a moving look at the need for self-love.

#LesbianSpacePrincess #AnimationIsFilm

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It is on my list! I have heard nothing but great things!

Sinners is great! Def some highlights here and there, but overall not great!

Mysterious Skin, The Living End, The Doom Generation, Totally F***ed Up