The wild and whimsical world of ‘Quiz Lady,’ directed by Jessica Yu, unfolds with a delightful focus on the intricate tapestry of its lead’s fractured family life rather than the traditional pursuit of victory in a game show. Screenwriter Jen D’Angelo (“Hocus Pocus 2”) injects a generous dose of humor into the charades-based final round,… Continue reading Quiz Lady: A Hilarious Quest of Laughter and Family Ties
Month: November 2023
THE HOLDOVERS Is Alexander Payne’s Love Letter to 1970s Cinema
After filmmaker Alexander Payne successfully worked with actor Paul Giamatti in the critically acclaimed Sideways, it was inevitable that this pairing would reunite at some point. Well, that time has finally arrived, and cinephiles are all the better for it. With Payne’s latest movie, The Holdovers, casting Giamatti proves to be a no-brainer, as this… Continue reading THE HOLDOVERS Is Alexander Payne’s Love Letter to 1970s Cinema
AJFF News: Austin Jewish Film Festival takes place November 2 — 12, 2023
The Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) returns in person from November 2 — 12, 2023 at the Dell Jewish Community Center followed by an online section November 13 — 19. Aside from the feature and short films, the festival is host to parties and Q&A events with filmmakers from around the globe. Most of the… Continue reading AJFF News: Austin Jewish Film Festival takes place November 2 — 12, 2023
AFF 2023 Film Review: Sci-Fi Comedy Invaders from Proxima B has World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival
Filmmaker Ward Roberts wears many hats in the Sci-Fi comedy feature film Invaders from Proxima B that landed in the Austin Film Festival for the World Premiere. Roberts is the writer/director of the funny and very family-friendly story about an alien who lands in the backyard of the Jankins family. Roberts (The Nice Guys, “Westworld”… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: Sci-Fi Comedy Invaders from Proxima B has World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival
AFF 2023 Crítica de cine: La comedia de ciencia ficción Invaders from Proxima B se present en el Festival de Cine de Austin
El cineasta Ward Roberts lleva muchos sombreros al llevar a cabo el largometraje de comedia de ciencia ficción, Invaders from Proxima B, que aterrizó en el Festival de Cine de Austin para el estreno mundial. Roberts es el guionista y director de la divertida y familiar historia sobre un extraterrestre que aterriza en el patio… Continue reading AFF 2023 Crítica de cine: La comedia de ciencia ficción Invaders from Proxima B se present en el Festival de Cine de Austin
‘The Killer’: Fincher’s Symphony of Precision in a Soulless World
David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ offers a chilling glimpse into the mind of an assassin, portrayed with meticulous brilliance by Michael Fassbender. Guided by the mantra of “Stick to the plan, trust no one,” the film unfolds as a brooding action thriller, delving into the neo-noir landscape crafted from the pages of French comic books by… Continue reading ‘The Killer’: Fincher’s Symphony of Precision in a Soulless World
AFF 2023 Film Review: Documentary about Celebrity Chef has Texas Premiere – Susan Feniger. Forked
Filmmaker Liz Lachman’s documentary, Susan Feniger. Forked had the World Premiere at the REELING2023: the 41st Chicago LGTBQ+ International Film Festival on September 24, where the film won the Audience Award. It went on to three other festivals and now is making its Texas premiere at the 30th annual Austin Film Festival. Folks in the… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: Documentary about Celebrity Chef has Texas Premiere – Susan Feniger. Forked