Great American Cultural Heroism, Beyond Chicano Culture
‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ fills the void of tributes to an American hero, among the highlights of SBIFF on day nine.
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ON the Beat | All-American Early Music, Reconsidered
Fascinating concert with renegade early music group Ruckus and famed bass-baritone Davóne Tines strikes multiple musical and social chords.
Sinners, Saints, and Appalachian Vistas
Thursday’s schedule at SBIFF brought back the mighty Michael B. Jordan, and assorted cinematic byways from Africa to Appalachia.
Swedish Chameleon Gets His Spotlight
Stellan Skarsgård, riding high on ‘Sentimental Value’ kudos, given SBIFF tribute at the Arlington
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.
