Modern auteur Wes Anderson is back with another gorgeously symmetrical and ornamented feast for the eyes that, as usual, evokes hearty laughs from its audience. Though I had a great time with this movie, Anderson is starting to become formulaic with his stories. The Phoenician Scheme is still great fun, but it’s what one would… Continue reading Movie Review: THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME
Month: June 2025
Movie Review: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA
For anyone jonesing for more John Wick action and kills, Lionsgate presents Ballerina. The John Wick franchise has never given its fans a complete origin story of its infamous and legendary “Baba Yaga.” Instead, the creative minds behind the franchise and this new spin-off film have decided to tell the origin story of a different… Continue reading Movie Review: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA
Movie Review: Self Driver – Festival Favorite Now Has US VOD Release
Writer-director Michael Pierro’s debut thriller feature, Self Driver, was a festival favorite and won various awards. The film stars Nathanael Chadwick (The Last Porno Show), Reece Presley (In a Violent Nature), and Lauren Welchner (Faulein Cherie). About: Self Driver follows a down-on-his-luck driver who, facing mounting expenses and the unrelenting pressure of modern living, is… Continue reading Movie Review: Self Driver – Festival Favorite Now Has US VOD Release
CLAIFF 27 Movie review and news: Take it Away: The Rise and Fall of Tejano Hollywood Austin Premiere
The 27th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival took place in Austin from May 14 to 18, 2025, featuring five days of films, red-carpet events, and special screenings. The festival showcases storytelling rooted in the vibrant cultures of Latine/x, Indigenous, Latin American, and Ibero-American communities, offering features narratives, documentaries, shorts, music videos, and the… Continue reading CLAIFF 27 Movie review and news: Take it Away: The Rise and Fall of Tejano Hollywood Austin Premiere