I grew up with Michael J. Fox. Not literally, but certainly, I have followed his career since his early days, from sitcom phenom to full-fledged movie star. I watched and cried when he announced his diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease and hoped with all others that he would and could somehow beat the odds. Still: A… Continue reading SXSW- Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Inspires Audiences
Month: March 2023
Shazam! Sequel Almost Measures up – Shazam! : Fury of the Gods
Shazam! And POOF! Billy Batson turns into a superhero. Batson became Shazam back in 2019, and it was a hit, especially with younger audiences. Sequels are tough, especially when the first film pleasantly engages audiences – creating a solid fan base. Shazam! : Fury of the Gods successfully builds on the original story, but the… Continue reading Shazam! Sequel Almost Measures up – Shazam! : Fury of the Gods
SXSW: Self-Reliance Not All It Could Be
The story of a man in a mess in more ways than one dropped film on day two of the festival. Written, produced, directed by, and starring Jake Johnson, Self Reliance screened at SXSW in a packed Paramount Theatre. Johnson’s effort is gallant and decently paced, but his final act falters with disjointed events and missing pieces. Again,… Continue reading SXSW: Self-Reliance Not All It Could Be
SXSW: Going Varsity in Mariachi – a winning documentary
I grew up in South Texas in a blend of cultures – my home and my mostly Hispanic community. I went to pachangas, attended quinceaneras, and had pinatas at birthday parties, and we listened to mariachis almost as much as rock n roll. Not really, but for sure, I am almost as familiar with the… Continue reading SXSW: Going Varsity in Mariachi – a winning documentary
CHAMPIONS
El director Bobby Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber To) toma el timón de la película Champions con el guión de Mark Rizzo basado en la película española de 2018 ‘Campeones’ (de Javier Fesser/David Marqués). No puedo hacer una comparación de las dos películas ya que aún no he visto la película de España. Solo espero que… Continue reading CHAMPIONS
SCREAM VI
I have been a very loving fan since Scream took the world by storm. I will never forget the time I finally watched the first film and its impact on me. I watched the movie two times in the theater and many more times at home. While I have various feelings about the franchise, I… Continue reading SCREAM VI
CHAMPIONS
Based on a Spanish film of the same name, writer Mark Rizzo and director Bobby Farelly have adapted the movie for American/English-speaking audiences. Now, I usually have previously watched the source movie. Still, in this case, I have never seen Campeones, which has earned some critical acclaim and achieved enough praise for Spain to select… Continue reading CHAMPIONS
CHANG CAN DUNK
Teenage angst, ahh, how it rears its confusing head, happens to pretty much every kid on the planet. Some might argue that the transition between freshman year and sophomore is the pinnacle of coming of age. Director/writer Jingyi Shao focuses on one teen’s plight to go from a nobody band geek to a popular student.… Continue reading CHANG CAN DUNK
2023 SXSW FILM & TV PREVIEW
Film News: SXSW Film & TV Festival Features of InterestSouth by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 10-19, 2023) has announced the 2023 Film & TV Festival Lineup, including all Visions, Global presented by MUBI, 24 Beats, and Festival Favorites plus numerous additions to Headliners, TV Premieres, Narrative and Documentary Spotlight, and other sections. The… Continue reading 2023 SXSW FILM & TV PREVIEW
CREED III
Para los fans de las películas de Creed, finalmente está aquí la tercera parte de la historia de Adonis Creed (interpretado por Michael B. Jordan). Para Creed III, Jordan también es el director (aparte del papel protagónico) y el guión es de Keegan Coogler y Zach Baylin basado en la historia de Ryan Coogler y… Continue reading CREED III