Month: April 2015

Cine Las Americas 18: Full Schedule

Cine Las Americas Announces the CLAIFF18 Full Festival Schedule including “Hecho en Tejas” Showcases The full festival lineup includes 41 feature films, 49 short films, and 5 music videos, in representation of 18 countries’ participation in production and co-production of the films. Together, they highlight a diversity of themes, genres and styles characteristic of contemporary… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 18: Full Schedule

Movie News: JURASSIC WORLD

Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park series, Jurassic World.  Colin Trevorrow directs the epic action-adventure from a screenplay he wrote with Derek Connolly.  Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley join the team as producers. Genre: Epic Action-Adventure Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Irrfan Khan,… Continue reading Movie News: JURASSIC WORLD

Movie News: THE BFG

DISNEY JOINS “THE BFG” Steven Spielberg-Directed Roald Dahl Adaptation Filming In Vancouver Bill Hader, Jemaine Clement, Rebecca Hall, Penelope Wilton and others join cast As production gets underway in Vancouver, The Walt Disney Studios announced it will co-produce and co-finance Steven Spielberg’s “The BFG.” This marks the three-time Academy Award winner’s first time directing a Disney-branded movie. Previously announced cast… Continue reading Movie News: THE BFG

Movie Trailer: MARVEL’S ANT-MAN

The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr. Hank Pym,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: MARVEL’S ANT-MAN

Review: EX MACHINA

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by Alex Garland, the screenwriter of 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, and Dredd, Ex Machina serves as Garland’s directorial debut and evidence of talents behind the camera in addition to his writing.  Machina may not tell an original science fiction tale, but Garland… Continue reading Review: EX MACHINA

Review: EX MACHINA

By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) A young programmer, Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson), is selected to participate in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I., Ava (Alicia Vikander) (IMDB). What is the total and complete fascination with the human need to create computers that… Continue reading Review: EX MACHINA

Review: EX MACHINA (SXSW)

By Laurie Coker Rating: C+/B- Having spent several blocks having my students demonstrate their analysis of setting, theme and character for a novel using Minecraftedu, and watching a friend of mine take a graduate class in part inside a virtual world called Second Life, I looked forward to seeing Ex Machina at SWSX. I watched… Continue reading Review: EX MACHINA (SXSW)

Entertainment News: VOCES Returns to KLRU On 4/17

By Liz Lopez Voces is PBS’ signature Latino arts and culture documentary showcase and the only ongoing national television series devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich diversity of the Latino cultural experience. This month, the series returns starting on April 17th featuring Children of Giant a film by Austin filmmaker Hector Galán. Children of… Continue reading Entertainment News: VOCES Returns to KLRU On 4/17

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