Day: October 18, 2013

Review: The Fifth Estate

By Laurie Coker Rating: D Benedict Cumberbatch impresses in spite of his one-dimensional character, while The Fifth Estate falls fatally flat. I truly do not know what else to say. Director Bill Condon manages to create a film about government secrets, deadly lies and the power of technology and turn it, not in to a film of… Continue reading Review: The Fifth Estate

Review: The Summit

By Savanah Wood Rating: B K2 is a beautiful, formidable mountain, located in the Himalayas on the border of China and Pakistan, and its summit is one of the most respected and sought after elevations in the climbing community. Everest may be taller and more well-known to the mountaineering layman, but to say K2 is… Continue reading Review: The Summit

Review: THE SUMMIT

By Laurie Coker Rating: C+ As a bit of a daredevil myself, I do understand the desires of some people to dare the seemingly impossible, to bungee jump from bridges, to swim oceans, hike across continents and to climb the world’s highest mountains. K-2, located in a remote region between Pakistan and China, has challenged… Continue reading Review: THE SUMMIT

Local Events: AFS Screening of BLACK DEVIL DOLL FROM HELL

WHO: Austin Film Society (AFS) WHAT: Chester Turner Overdrive featuring BLACK DEVIL DOLL FROM HELL & TALE FROM THE QUADEAD ZONE with director Chester Turner in attendance! WHEN: Friday, October 25 at 10 PM WHERE: AFS at the Marchesa (6226 Middle Fiskville Rd) TICKETS: $13 General Admission $11 AFS MAKE & WATCH Members $9 AFS LOVE Members Free… Continue reading Local Events: AFS Screening of BLACK DEVIL DOLL FROM HELL

Movie News: DRAFTHOUSE FILMS

              Five recent Drafthouse Films titles have landed on Netflix Instant, which means instant gratification is yours. Drafthouse Films has curated a collection of remarkable, essential movies, and while you can always procure them through their website or through the Drafthouse Alliance (and you should really consider joining the… Continue reading Movie News: DRAFTHOUSE FILMS

Local Events: DOGTOBERFEST WEINER DOG RACES

By Cinema Latte In case you guys were interested and had not heard, Wiener Dog races will be held at Dogtoberfest this weekend (October 19th, Saturday) at the Domain in Austin.  They will have the races behind Macy’s in Phase I.  There will be lots of vendors and rescue groups there as well as other… Continue reading Local Events: DOGTOBERFEST WEINER DOG RACES

Review: THE SUMMIT

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2008, groups of mountain climbers, representing different nations, lost eleven people while attempting to climb and descend from the infamous K2 between Pakistan and China.  Deemed the second highest mountain on earth after Mount Everest, K2  presents an intense and hazardous challenge for mount climbers.… Continue reading Review: THE SUMMIT

Review: CARRIE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) With the 1976 version of Carrie, director Brian De Palma adapted Stephen King’s novel with a style and panache obviously inspired by Alfred Hitchcock. The result is an iconic horror film with excellent performances by Sissy Spacek in the title role and Piper Laurie who portrays… Continue reading Review: CARRIE

Review: ESCAPE PLAN

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger once again team up in an action/thriller that attempts to recapture cheesy 80s action gold.  The film comes close, but does come up a bit short.  A fun and exciting climax will please 80s action fans; however, the journey there often… Continue reading Review: ESCAPE PLAN