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Oct 21 - Oct 25, 2026
AFI Fest: Stephan James Revives the Rocky Spirit and Ray Nicholson’s Hollywood Grit
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AFI Fest: Tarantino’s Secret Footage and the Dark Glamour of Genre Premieres
From a surprise look at Quentin Tarantino’s latest project to the high-stakes arrivals for 'Behemoth!' and 'Mouse,' the TCL Chinese Theatre remains the epicenter of cinematic cool.
Oct 24, 2026
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AFI Fest: The Mosquito Bowl’s Leading Men and Angela Bassett’s High-Fashion Flight
Hollywood’s rising vanguard and established icons converge as the 2026 AFI Fest spotlights gritty historical drama and avant-garde style.
Oct 23, 2026
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AFI Fest at 40: Stop-Motion Splendor and the Resilience of Cinema
As the American Film Institute celebrates four decades of its signature festival, a stop-motion masterpiece and a renewed sense of Hollywood optimism take center stage.
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AFI Fest: Tarantino’s Secret Footage and the Dark Glamour of Genre Premieres
From a surprise look at Quentin Tarantino’s latest project to the high-stakes arrivals for 'Behemoth!' and 'Mouse,' the TCL Chinese Theatre remains the epicenter of cinematic cool.
Oct 24, 2026
Hermes Dossier
AFI Fest: The Mosquito Bowl’s Leading Men and Angela Bassett’s High-Fashion Flight
Hollywood’s rising vanguard and established icons converge as the 2026 AFI Fest spotlights gritty historical drama and avant-garde style.
Oct 23, 2026
Hermes Dossier
AFI Fest at 40: Stop-Motion Splendor and the Resilience of Cinema
As the American Film Institute celebrates four decades of its signature festival, a stop-motion masterpiece and a renewed sense of Hollywood optimism take center stage.
Oct 22, 2026
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AFI Fest: Stephan James Revives the Rocky Spirit and Ray Nicholson’s Hollywood Grit
The festival’s latest highlights celebrate the physical and creative endurance of stars who are redefining classic legacies for a new generation.
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