oin filmmakers and cinephiles at the 28th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF28), taking place May 13 – 17, 2026, at the Austin Film Society Cinema. The Opening Night film is the Austin premiere of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado. Winner of the 2026 Sundance Audience Award… Continue reading Cine las Americas Fest News: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Returns for 28th Year in Austin, TX
Month: April 2026
Theater Review: Zapata: A Folklórico Superhero Musical Premieres in Austin TX
The World Premiere of Zapata: A Folklórico Superhero Musical was held at The Whisenhunt at Zach Theater, the longest-running professional theater in Texas. The family series musical is conceived, written, and composed by Jesse J. Sanchez, an award-winning composer-lyricist, writer, and music director for theater and opera. The musical ran from March 27th to 29th,… Continue reading Theater Review: Zapata: A Folklórico Superhero Musical Premieres in Austin TX
THE DRAMA
Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) are less than one week away from their expensive wedding. They are well off and live together in a beautiful, spacious apartment in a big city. They and two close friends, Rachel (Alana Haim, from Licorice Pizza) and Mike ( Mamoudou Athie from Kinds of Kindness), who are to… Continue reading THE DRAMA
THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE Gives Video Game Fans An Easter Basket of Nintendo References
When a lot of people are heading into the Easter holiday weekend, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens in theaters, and it just happens, to have its share of Easter eggs. Now, I don’t mean the traditional variety, but those of the metaphorical kind. Much like the first installment, this sequel has loads of visual… Continue reading THE SUPER MARIO GALAXY MOVIE Gives Video Game Fans An Easter Basket of Nintendo References