From Lebanon, comes a very moving and affecting film that focuses on the human impact of the the 1982 Lebanon War, from the perspective of the people, simply trying to live their normal lives. Writer/director Oualid Mouaness tells a fictional story that feels very real and relatable by taking place within the confines of a… Continue reading 1982
Month: June 2022
Noticias de cine: Regresa el Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas
El 24° Festival Internacional de Cine Las Américas (CLAIFF24) se ofrece del 8 al 12 de junio de 2022 en Austin, TX con una excelente colección de películas que representan a más de 15 países de Iberoamérica. La película de la Noche de Apertura está protagonizada por el ganador del Premio de la Academia, Javier… Continue reading Noticias de cine: Regresa el Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas
Cine las Americas International Film Festival Returns
The 24th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF24) returns from June 8-12, 2022 in Austin, TX with an excellent collection of films representing over 15 countries throughout Ibero-America. The Opening Night film stars Academy Award Winner, Javier Bardem, in El Buen Patron (The Good Boss) at the AFS Cinema. A badge can be purchased… Continue reading Cine las Americas International Film Festival Returns
Zero Contact
Lionsgate released the film Zero Contact, starring Anthony Hopkins, Chris Brochu, Aleks Paunovic, Veronica Ferres, Linda Darlow, James C. Burns, TJ Kayama and many others in select theaters on May 27th and Austin was among the big screens that film fans were able to watch it. In case your city did not offer the film,… Continue reading Zero Contact
Critica y noticias de cine: Zero Contact disponible en Digital
Lionsgate estrenó la película Zero Contact, protagonizada por Anthony Hopkins, Chris Brochu, Aleks Paunovic, Veronica Ferres, Linda Darlow, James C. Burns, TJ Kayama y muchos otros en cines selectos el 27 de mayo y Austin estuvo entre las pantallas gigantes que los fanáticos del cine estaban capaz de verlo. En caso de que su ciudad… Continue reading Critica y noticias de cine: Zero Contact disponible en Digital
SXSW 2022: DEADSTREAM
After getting revealed and called out as a phony, internet personality Shawn Ruddy (writer/director/actor Joseph Winter) hopes to redeem his reputation by spending the night in an infamously haunted and live streaming his experience. Ruddy gets more than he expects when the legends prove to be true. What follows is Shawn’s desperate attempts to survive,… Continue reading SXSW 2022: DEADSTREAM
SXSW 2022: SPIN ME ROUND
From Indie filmmaker Jeff Baena (The Little Hours, I Heart Huckabees) comes a sweet and charming comedy film that follows a woman in a dead-end job, searching for more meaning and purpose in her life. Allison Brie stars as Amber, a manager of a big chain Italian restaurant (strikingly similar to Olive Garden) who has… Continue reading SXSW 2022: SPIN ME ROUND
UNHUMAN
John Hughes teen comedy meets splatter, zombie horror is the basic concept in this new movie from Blumhouse and Epix. The previous entry in their streaming movie slate was the haunting and compelling Torn Hearts. So, I enthusiastically dived right in to Unhuman. While the film does have its exciting sequences, the comedy never quite… Continue reading UNHUMAN
DEEP IN THE HEART
There are many of us who are born and raised in Texas. Some of the state’s Texan citizens have traveled and seen the many sites to see, and others most likely haven’t, all too often remaining in the comfort of their communities and region. The nature documentary titled Deep in the Heart, directed by Ben… Continue reading DEEP IN THE HEART
SXSW 2022: JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story had its World Premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival in the 24 Beats Per Second category. I have attended the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival only once, and I planned to see it and learn more about the festival. I knew there was more to it, and… Continue reading SXSW 2022: JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY