Tyler Perry has been a household name to some people since he staged his first play, “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” in 1992 (and continued staging it later). Other people may only have learned about the writer/actor once he became a filmmaker with his character, Madea, in movies in the early 2000s and subsequent films.… Continue reading Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story Streaming on Prime Video
Day: November 16, 2023
AFF 2023: BOLT FROM THE BLUE
Writer/director Jack Martin brings audiences a thrilling and entertaining throwback to the science-fiction movies of the 1980s, such as Explorers and Back to the Future. Though this film is an indie feature, it could easily sport the iconic Amblin Entertainment title card. That is how good this movie is. It has a pleasant, winning spirit… Continue reading AFF 2023: BOLT FROM THE BLUE
AFF 2023: ALL THE WRONG INGREDIENTS
This Austin Film Festival entry addresses the struggles that often go into the creative process of all art but focuses on that challenge through the art of dessert making. Written and directed by Nicholas Livanos, All The Wrong Ingredients shows this system’s darker side in very imaginative and creative ways. The result is a very… Continue reading AFF 2023: ALL THE WRONG INGREDIENTS