Review: ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE

New for the Holidays, a horror-musical-comedy!   By Liz Lopez Rating: B There are many holiday films that are considered “classics” and the stories range from A-Z with the setting in the month of December leading up to gift – giving time. Speaking of “Z,” well “Anna and the Apocalypse” is a zombie film featuring… Continue reading Review: ANNA AND THE APOCALYPSE

Review: THE FAVOURITE

By Renee’ C. Rating: 3 (Out of 5 Reels) In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah (Rachel Weisz) governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah (IMDB).

Review: MARIA BY CALLAS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) During the 1950s and 60s, Greek-American operatic soprano Maria Callas became a world renown singer.  Known for her beautiful voice, but better known for her tempestuous attitude, Callas’s extracurricular activities would eventually overshadow her incredible singing talent.  If one were to ask Maria about her troubles… Continue reading Review: MARIA BY CALLAS

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FAVOURITE

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Money and power rarely offer anyone lasting happiness.  This timeless message is the central theme for this new, unorthodox period film by Yorgos Lanthimos.  Power is the goal that drives two of the protagonists in the film.  It is what pits them against each other and… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FAVOURITE

Local Event: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Love Never Dies” Plays at Bass Concert Hall November 27-December 2, 2018

By Liz Lopez Source: Texas Performing Arts, Lexus Broadway in Austin Lexus Broadway in Austin presented by Texas Performing Arts has individual tickets on sale for “Love Never Dies” as it makes its premiere in Austin at Bass Concert Hall from November 27 – December 2, 2018 as part of a North American Tour. The… Continue reading Local Event: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Love Never Dies” Plays at Bass Concert Hall November 27-December 2, 2018

Local Event: One of the Nation’s Top Halloween Attractions Now Open for the Holiday Season Starting December 1st

Scream Hollow Presents: Twisted Christmas, a Winter Wonderland with fun-filled family activities by day and two Christmas Haunts by night based on the historical legends and lore of Krampus   Source: Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park AUSTIN, Texas—November 21, 2018— Scream Hollow Wicked Halloween Park, one of the top Halloween attractions in the country with… Continue reading Local Event: One of the Nation’s Top Halloween Attractions Now Open for the Holiday Season Starting December 1st

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FRONT RUNNER

Hugh Jackman stars in Columbia Pictures' THE FRONT RUNNER.

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The 25th year of the Austin Film Festival concluded with this latest entry by respected writer/director Jason Reitman.  Given the current political climate of the U.S., it isn’t all that surprising that the filmmaker would take on a movie that examines the role of the media… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: THE FRONT RUNNER

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: GREEN BOOK

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1962, acclaimed Jamaican pianist Dr. Don Shirley decided to take a tour through the Jim Crow South, but needed a strong driver/security guard to guarantee his safety and make sure that he makes his engagements in a timely manner.  Dr. Shirley chose bouncer Tony “The… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: GREEN BOOK

Review: CREED II

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The Creed/Rocky saga continues with an installment that packs powerful punches in its fight scenes and has enough emotional power to keep its audience invested. Though not as impressive as the previous film or the very first Rocky movie for that matter, Creed II moves the… Continue reading Review: CREED II

Review: CREED II

C2_01907_R2 (l-r.) Jacob 'Stitch' Duran as Stitch-Cutman, Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed and Wood Harris as Tony 'Little Duke' Burton in CREED II, a Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures film. Credit: Barry Wetcher / Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures © 2018 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

“Creed II” Entertains with Michael B. Jordan’s Performance   By Liz Lopez Rating: B- Three years ago when the first “Creed” was released, it was wonderful to see Stallone’s Rocky on the big screen and taking the story back to Creed and the son he left behind after his death. Michael B. Jordan “has it”… Continue reading Review: CREED II