"Bay Area film lovers are in for a treat with this year's Mill Valley Film Festival, one of the most underrated yearly local events. Now in its 48th year, the 11-day festival running Oct. 2-12 brings huge stars into town for early screenings of Hollywood blockbusters, prestigious award bait and international films you likely won't see anywhere else. It's arguably the week where you're most likely to spot an A-list actor in town."
"This year's slate of "Big Night" centerpieces leans heavily on standouts from other festivals like Sundance, Cannes and the Toronto International Film Festival. "Hamnet," the People's Choice Award winner at TIFF, opens the festival. Other major screenings include Rose Byrne and Conan O'Brien's gut-wrenching Sundance standout "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," Jennifer Lopez's Oscar play "Kiss of the Spider Woman," the Iranian Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just an Accident," Brendan Fraser's emotional Japanese film "Rental Family," and a Metallica documentary."
Mill Valley Film Festival returns for its 48th year from Oct. 2–12 with an 11-day program of premieres, award winners, international films, and celebrity appearances. The festival's Big Night selections highlight standouts from Sundance, Cannes, and TIFF, with Hamnet opening. Major screenings include If I Had Legs I'd Kick You; Kiss of the Spider Woman; It Was Just an Accident; Rental Family; and a Metallica documentary. Talent from many films is expected to attend, and directors Spike Lee and SF-raised Eva Victor will appear for tribute events. Additional selections feature Sundance and TIFF winners such as Andre Is an Idiot, No Other Choice, Sentimental Value, Sirat, and Wake Up Dead Man.
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