The 2023 Austin Jewish Film Festival has concluded this year, offering in-person and virtual options. Many features and short films were provided, with many (but not all) movies available online through November 19th. One film offered in-person and via the virtual festival is the 2022 documentary/biography, Only in Theaters, a movie by actor/director Raphael Sbarge… Continue reading AJFF Film Review: Only in Theaters has the Austin Premiere at the Austin Jewish Film Festival
Month: November 2023
NAPOLEON
An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (Joaquin Phoenix) and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine (Vanessa Kirby) (IMDB). The detailed and graphic war scenes are not suitable for younger kids. We see an intense and intimate… Continue reading NAPOLEON
Wish: A Nostalgic Misstep
Disney’s centennial celebration takes an unexpected turn with ‘Wish,’ a lackluster animation that leans heavily on nostalgia but falls short of capturing the magic of its predecessors. While the film introduces a promising premise in the magical kingdom of Rosas, ruled by the enigmatic King Magnifico (Chris Pine), it ultimately succumbs to a formulaic plot,… Continue reading Wish: A Nostalgic Misstep
Frybread Face and Me in Select Theaters and Netflix after SXSW World Premiere
Frybread Face and Me follow two adolescent Navajo cousins from different worlds as they bond during a summer on their grandmother’s Arizona ranch, learning more about their family’s past and themselves. The dramedy had its world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival, its international premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September, and… Continue reading Frybread Face and Me in Select Theaters and Netflix after SXSW World Premiere
Run Nixon Urban Action Thriller in Select AMC Theaters
Run Nixon is directed and edited by Sky Directs (“The Shot Series” TV series) based on the thriller/drama script co-written with Michelle Vital. The story is about a couple, Dre (Lil’ Fizz) and Stacy (Sicily Cameron), who work and do their best to provide for their son, Nixon (Emperor Kaioyus), who loves basketball. One day,… Continue reading Run Nixon Urban Action Thriller in Select AMC Theaters
Napoleón, de Ridley Scott, protagonizada por Joaquin Phoenix como la figura histórica
El nuevo largometraje histórico del director Ridley Scott sobre el francés Napoleón Bonaparte, basado en el guión de David Scarpa (All the Money in the World), captura el ascenso del hombre al poder en el campo de batalla de todo el país, así como el de su esposa Josephine (Vanessa Kirby). Pasando de guerras furiosas… Continue reading Napoleón, de Ridley Scott, protagonizada por Joaquin Phoenix como la figura histórica
WISH May Not Be The Answer To Disney’s Wishes, But Is Still Fun
2022 and 2023 have been tough years for Disney movies. People have talked about how the world’s biggest studio has recently failed to create magical cinema. Whether they are discussing and critiquing Disney Animation Studios, Disney/Pixar, or Marvel Studios, it has been challenging for the “House of the Mouse” to score hugely with mass audiences.… Continue reading WISH May Not Be The Answer To Disney’s Wishes, But Is Still Fun
La película animada de Disney, Wish, ya está en los cines
“Wish” de Walt Disney Animation Studios es una nueva comedia musical que lleva a la audiencia al reino de Rosas, creado y gobernado por el Rey Magnífico (con la voz de Chris Pine, Don’t Worry Darling) y su Reina Amaya (con la voz de Angelique Cabral, serie de televisión “Life in Pieces”). El Rey Magnífico… Continue reading La película animada de Disney, Wish, ya está en los cines
America’s Family in Limited Theaters, Then available On Demand starting 12.5.23 on Multiple Platforms
Director/writer/actress and producer Anike Tourse stars in America’s Family, her debut feature with the production company CHIRLA Liberty Film. It was made in partnership with professional artists, activists, and community members and produced by CHIRLA. The film has a limited theatrical release in several markets across the United States through Thursday, November 30. Angelica Salas,… Continue reading America’s Family in Limited Theaters, Then available On Demand starting 12.5.23 on Multiple Platforms
America’s Family en Cines Limitados, Disponible On Demand a Partir del 12.5.23 en Múltiples Plataformas
La directora, guionista, actriz y productora Anike Tourse protagoniza la película America’s Family, su primer largometraje con la productora CHIRLA Liberty Film. Fue realizado en colaboración con artistas profesionales, activistas, miembros de la comunidad y producido por CHIRLA. La película tendrá un estreno limitado en cines en varios mercados de los Estados Unidos hasta el… Continue reading America’s Family en Cines Limitados, Disponible On Demand a Partir del 12.5.23 en Múltiples Plataformas