By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The closing night headliner of the film festival was none other than filmmaker Wes Anderson’s latest film. This stop-motion animated love letter not only delivers laughs and warms the heart, but it also offers some valid commentary on political corruption and the corrupt’s use of fear… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: ISLE OF DOGS
Month: March 2018
Review: THE DEATH OF STALIN
By Liz Lopez Rating: B “The Death of Stalin” premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and subsequently screened during Fantastic Fest in Austin last September. Political satirist and HBO comedy series “Veep” creator, as well as being an Emmy award-winning and an Oscar-nominated director, Armando Iannucci has co- written a hilarious satirical screenplay with… Continue reading Review: THE DEATH OF STALIN
Film and Television News: “Rebel Without a Crew: The Series” Debuts on go90 and Tumblr
By Liz Lopez Robert Rodriguez made his first feature-length film, “El Mariachi” 25 years ago, armed with a budget of just $7,000 and 14 days to shoot his movie. Rodriguez created an award-winning film that changed independent filmmaking. He was able to make “El Mariachi” within those constraints because he wrote, shot, directed, produced and edited… Continue reading Film and Television News: “Rebel Without a Crew: The Series” Debuts on go90 and Tumblr
Theater News: “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Broadway Musical at Bass Concert Hall This Week
By Liz Lopez Lexus Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts is presenting the Tony® Award winner for Best Musical, “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” at the Bass Concert Hall from Tuesday, March 20th to Sunday, March 25th. “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” can be enjoyed from Tuesday – Friday at… Continue reading Theater News: “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder” Broadway Musical at Bass Concert Hall This Week
Movie Trailer #2: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR
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SXSW 2018 News: FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 JURY AND SPECIAL AWARDS
Source: SXSW Austin, Texas, March 13, 2018 –The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals announced the 2018 Jury and Special Award winners of the SXSW Film Festival Awards Presented by FilmStruck at the historic Paramount Theatre. The awards were hosted by actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan. Feature films receiving Jury Awards were selected from the… Continue reading SXSW 2018 News: FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 JURY AND SPECIAL AWARDS
Film News and Interview: Danay Garcia Talks about “Fear the Walking Dead” as Season 3 Released from Lionsgate
By Liz Lopez Source: Lionsgate Deception can be your deadliest enemy when Season 3 of “Fear the Walking Dead” – the companion series to the #1-rated cable series “The Walking Dead” – arrives on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD March 13th from Lionsgate. As society collapses around them, the families must come together to… Continue reading Film News and Interview: Danay Garcia Talks about “Fear the Walking Dead” as Season 3 Released from Lionsgate
Review: LOVE, SIMON
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Simon Spier (Nick Robinson) is a smart teenager, dealing with the usual problems of adolescence–identity, the future, and school. He has one major dilemma, however, a big dark secret he has kept from everyone, including his closest friends and family. Simon is gay and he just… Continue reading Review: LOVE, SIMON
Review: TOMB RAIDER
By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) Lara Croft (Alicia Vikander), the fiercely independent daughter of a missing adventurer, must push herself beyond her limits when she finds herself on the island where her father (Dominic West) disappeared (IMDB). I went into this film not expecting much because the first two installments with… Continue reading Review: TOMB RAIDER
SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: PET NAMES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Leigh (Meredith Johnston) flippantly states that she is searching for her soul, but the reality is that she is lost and confused and doesn’t know quite how to face her future. Written by Meredith Johnston and directed by Carol Brandt, this true indie film follows Leigh… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: PET NAMES