Swedish Chameleon Gets His Spotlight
Stellan Skarsgård, riding high on ‘Sentimental Value’ kudos, given SBIFF tribute at the Arlington
Josef Woodard
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Bloody Grit vs. Divine Wisdom, and other Human Matters on Film
SBIFF’s Wednesday roster featured a second screening after the North American premiere of Julian Schnabel’s ambitious mess “In the Hand of Dante,” among other themes on parade in the programming.
Uniting Through Cinematic Lenses at SBIFF 2026
SBIFF 2026 going strong at midpoint, with celebrity power and worldly cinema highs, and
McHurley Film Center getting its due spotlight.
Good News from the Directors’ Medium Front
Tuesday’s SBIFF slate was capped off by a power-packed “Outstanding Directors of the Year” tribute at the Arlington.
In the Chamber Café, Delectably
Scottish Violin Virtuoso Nicola Benedetti returns to town in a creative “café” style setting replete with accordion.
Trio from Cinematic Heaven and Hell, All in a Row
SBIFF’s tribute evening history reached a new pinnacle with the trifecta meeting of Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro, plus notes from the festival ground.
Iranian Connections, Pop Renaissance Man
High, medium, and pop culture play out on screens and stage on day five of SBIFF 2026.
Review | Neo-Fusion Has a Field Day/Night
Italian Neo-Fusion guitar wizard Matteo Mancuso and his trio blew through town, fingers flying.
Romanian Orchestral Maneuvers and Artisanal Craftsmanship
Among the highlights of Day Three at SBIFF is the Romanian classical music biopic ‘The Yellow Tie,’ with other musical stops during the day/night.
Blue Moon Shot, Trophies in the Air at SBIFF
Versatile artist Ethan Hawke’s Oscar-nominated ‘Blue Moon’ tour de force paves the way to his deserved Arlington tribute.
