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
Month: November 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
LA CAJA (THE BOX)
The Box [La Caja] del cineaste ganador del León de Oro, Lorenzo Vigas, ya está disponible para su visualización a través de MUBI el viernes 11 de noviembre. Fue una de las favoritas en numerosos festivales de cine, incluidos Venecia, Toronto, San Sebastián, BFI Londres, San Francisco y Miami. La película es la candidatura de… Continue reading LA CAJA (THE BOX)
THE BOX [LA CAJA]
The Box [La Caja] by Golden Lion Winner Lorenzo Vigas is now available for viewing via MUBI on Friday, November 11. It was a favorite at numerous film festivals, including Venice, Toronto, San Sebastian, BFI London, San Francisco, and Miami. The film is Venezuela’s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards®… Continue reading THE BOX [LA CAJA]
Austin Film Festival Film Review: Follow Her
Over the past few years, I have viewed feature films about individuals who go into the deep, dark web, and of course, those who have decided to create an online persona, become “famous” about something (or nothing), and too, how being on the platforms as a celebrity can have some drawbacks. Sylvia Caminer’s feature narrative… Continue reading Austin Film Festival Film Review: Follow Her
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
No me llevó más de uno o dos minutos sentir un nudo en la garganta cuando comienza la película y comienzan a rodar las imágenes de T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman), gobernante del reino africano de Wakanda. En el guión, se dice que el líder del reino de Wakanda murió a causa de una enfermedad misteriosa: su… Continue reading BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Austin Film Festival film review: Song of the Cicada
Song of the Cicada written by Robert Weiss, directed by Aaron & Robert Weiss, had the world premiere at the Austin Film Festival recently and went on to win the Audience Award in the Documentary Feature category. If you are interested and follow the culture and tradition of Dia de los Muertos, then death is… Continue reading Austin Film Festival film review: Song of the Cicada
Austin Jewish Film Festival News: 20th Austin Jewish Film Festival Continues
The Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) returns for the 20th year taking place in person two weekends and then with a virtual/online option November 14 — 20. The festival began November 3 (first weekend) and continues the 12th/13th in person at the Dell Jewish Community Campus, followed by an online option November 14 — 20.… Continue reading Austin Jewish Film Festival News: 20th Austin Jewish Film Festival Continues
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Much of the world was floored by the death of gifted actor Chadwick Boseman. As he was so well loved and respected, his loss has been a major blow to not only the hearts of his fans, but also to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Originally, the producers and filmmakers behind the Black Panther segment of… Continue reading BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER