ROME INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL XXIII EDITIONRIFF AWARDS
With the announcement of the winners, the 23rd edition of the RIFF – Rome Independent Film Festival, directed by Fabrizio Ferrari, comes to a close. Held at the Nuovo Cinema Aquila in Rome from November 13 to 22, the festival featured over 80 works, many premiering for the first time in Italy, Europe, or worldwide. These works were divided into 13 national and international sections, showcasing first and second feature films, documentaries, short films, experimental films, animations, scripts, and screenplays noted for their originality and innovation in content and technique.
A Heartfelt Attempt with Room to Grow - "Blue Beetle" Review
"Blue Beetle" combines family values with Mexican cultural touches in a heartfelt superhero film. While Xolo Maridueña and Susan Sarandon deliver solid performances, the story adheres to familiar superhero tropes with a sprinkling of humor. The film's avoidance of complex multiverse themes is a refreshing choice. Visuals and aesthetics are pleasing, earning the movie a 6 out of 10, leaving potential for deeper character development and narrative innovation. Overall, "Blue Beetle" offers a genuine family-oriented superhero tale.
ROMA FILM FEST
I palloncini colorati di Audrey Hepburn, l'immagine scelta per l'edizione 2017, ci hanno dato tanto. Un colore, vero, a quel rosso sorriso del Red Carpet.