Written, directed, and produced by Augustus Meleo Bernstein, At the Gates is a drama-turned-thriller when a wealthy family has a change, creating some changes in their economic status. Marianne Barris (Miranda Otto) has had domestic help for a long time, with Ana (Vanessa Benavente) as her current employee. On the day Ana takes her teenage… Continue reading Movie Review: At the Gates – A Thriller for Survival When Affluence Takes Action
Month: October 2024
Austin Film Festival 2024: The Piano Lesson – a memorable opening night film
The Piano Lesson, the opening night film of the Austin Film Festival, is a profoundly moving directorial debut for Malcolm Washington, son of Denzel Washington, who co-produces alongside him. Starring John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler, and the inimitable Samuel L. Jackson, this adaptation of August Wilson’s 1987 play brings the haunting drama of a family… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2024: The Piano Lesson – a memorable opening night film
Crítica de película: Venom: The Last Dance – Emocionante y llena de acción pone fin a la trilogía
En Venom: The Last Dance, Eddie/Venom (Tom Hardy) comienza la película junto al mar y lejos de la ciudad natal habitual en esta, la última película de la trilogía. Eddie y Venom pueden estar tratando de esconderse, pero sobresalen como pulgares doloridos. El camarero no sabe de qué habla Eddie, pero un vistazo de Venom… Continue reading Crítica de película: Venom: The Last Dance – Emocionante y llena de acción pone fin a la trilogía
Movie Review: VENOM: THE LAST DANCE
Suppose your jam is a silly and goofy mix of physical comedy, gooey CGI aliens, and moderately bloody violence. In that case, you are probably already on board the Sony Spider Universe’s Venom train. While I have never completely loved this movie franchise, all three films have amused and entertained me to varying degrees. I… Continue reading Movie Review: VENOM: THE LAST DANCE
AFF Movie Review: Norita – A Timely Documentary about a Courageous Woman Seeking Her Son
I have not been familiar with the “Desaparecidos” in Argentina all my life living in Texas. Still, it has been about twenty years since I worked with another publication. Someone first approached me with what had happened in Argentina a few decades prior. Although that publication declined to run a story then, I always remembered… Continue reading AFF Movie Review: Norita – A Timely Documentary about a Courageous Woman Seeking Her Son
AFF Movie News: Austin Film Festival Highlights of Short Films Sure to Capture Attention
HI, FRIENDS! – Wheaton Simis, writer/director of the 7:10 minute short comedy short. “a cringe-inducing short film that takes place in the all-too-familiar present day. At a pot-luck picnic among “friends,” the world is closing in around Beth and Brian as they fight to retain their sanity. It’s a battle of wills for who can… Continue reading AFF Movie News: Austin Film Festival Highlights of Short Films Sure to Capture Attention
AFF Movie News: Austin Film Festival – Highlights of International and Local Stories Not to Miss
The Austin Film Festival begins Thursday, October 24, 2024, with many features that bring stories via documentaries and fiction. The festival runs through October 31, and there are two opportunities to view some films during the festival: at downtown venues or the Galaxy Theater. Here is a list of featured films as a preview of… Continue reading AFF Movie News: Austin Film Festival – Highlights of International and Local Stories Not to Miss
Fantastic Fest 2024: Anora – what a RIDE!
Sean Baker’s Anora left a lasting impact at the 2024 Fantastic Fest, quickly becoming a favorite among festival attendees, including myself. This 138-minute whirlwind of comedy, drama, and tension highlights Baker’s talent for bringing vibrant characters from society’s fringes into the spotlight. Anora demonstrates his ability to combine entertainment with emotional depth and social critique,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2024: Anora – what a RIDE!
Movie Review: Killer Rental Screens at the debut of the Austin Horror Film Festival
Killer Rental, the feature film written and directed by Ben Hausdorff and Jonathan Kadin, had an exclusive screening at the first annual Austin Horror Film Festival this weekend. Killer Rental was among the films offered at the 25th edition of the Chicago Horror Film Festival in late September and was nominated for Best Feature. The… Continue reading Movie Review: Killer Rental Screens at the debut of the Austin Horror Film Festival
WE LIVE IN TIME Delivers A Relationship Drama That Feels Genuine And True
For cinephiles with soft spots in their hearts for romantic dramas like Love Story, We Live In Time is definitely for you. The film depicts an initially charming relationship between a man and woman whose meeting begins rather disturbingly. I will let my readers discover that on their own, but once the two connect, the… Continue reading WE LIVE IN TIME Delivers A Relationship Drama That Feels Genuine And True