Month: October 2013

Review: THE FIFTH ESTATE

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) I vividly remember watching news stories about Julian Assange plans to publish thousands of highly confidential communications on his website called WikiLeaks for the world to see because they were calling him a terrorist.  This film is a dramatic thriller based on real events that reveal… Continue reading Review: THE FIFTH ESTATE

EXPERIENCE PARANORMAL THRILLS WHEN The Conjuring ARRIVES ONTO BLU-RAYÔ COMBO PACK, DVD and DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON OCTOBER 22 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Posted by Laurie Coker Rating: A+ (for the Combo Set) Since I typically don’t like films like The Conjuring, I find it all the more important to recommend and get the word out about this remarkably realistic, suspense-filled film.  It’s perfect of Halloween get-togethers. I loved the cast, enjoyed the scares and appreciated the realistic feel… Continue reading EXPERIENCE PARANORMAL THRILLS WHEN The Conjuring ARRIVES ONTO BLU-RAYÔ COMBO PACK, DVD and DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON OCTOBER 22 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT

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