During the post Q&A, our companion dropped our gift-bagged Skyy Vodka bottle. Oh, how sad we were as we listened to it roll down the angled floor of the Castro to god knows where. So, when we got to the prom to the tenth power SFIFF opening night fabulousness of the Regency Center, we were ready for a drink. more ›

The opening night screening of a film festival is like having sex with a celebrity -- the experience itself is never that impressive, but it makes for a fun memory and it's nice to be able to say that you did it. more ›

It would have been hard to miss the fact that the San Francisco International Film Festival kicks off tonight, as their unstoppable PR machine has been busily garnering placement in every media outlet in town. Even your still occasionally shunned (believe it!) SFist is in on the fun, as we have 5 -- count them -- 5 staffers with all-access passes to the festival, eager to provide our readers with daily coverage of the films, events, and awards. more ›