All The President’s Men, Spotlight, The Post. All of these are films I hold in high regard about real stories where journalism makes a difference in matters that concern us. She Said comes pretty damn close in its telling of the story of how two journalists of the New York Times helped bring to light… Continue reading SHE SAID
Day: November 17, 2022
Austin Film Festival 2022: SAM & KATE
If one were to look upon the poster for this film, it would be easy to assume that Sam & Kate tells a lengthy story of two lovers/spouses through the course of their relationship. How can anyone not expect that? Casting Dustin Hoffman, Sissy Spacek, Hoffman’s son Jake, and Spacek’s daughter Schuyler should easily deceive… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: SAM & KATE
Austin Film Festival 2022: PEPE SERNA: LIFE IS ART
During the Austin Film Festival, I was able to view the documentary, Pepe Serna: Life is Art by first-time director Luis Reyes. I have known of Pepe Serna as an actor from films dating back to his career a few decades back. I was invited to meet him and conduct a brief interview in San… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: PEPE SERNA: LIFE IS ART