In 2018, playwright Aleshea Harris’s ” Is God Is debuted Off-Broadway to some critical acclaim. It was only a matter of time before Hollywood would adapt it for the big screen. Fans of the stage play would have to wait eight years for that to happen, but the time has arrived: Harris is making her… Continue reading IS GOD IS: Revenge Served Fiery Hot
Month: May 2026
SXSW Movie News: Power Ballad – Great Performance from Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas
Power Ballad made its North American Premiere at SXSW on Saturday, March 14, and it was among the TOP 10 films I viewed during the SXSW Film & Television Festival. I have been a fan of Paul Rudd’s work, usually seen in many comedic roles. Without providing any spoilers, this drama does have comedic moments,… Continue reading SXSW Movie News: Power Ballad – Great Performance from Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas
SXSW News: The Snake’s Lead Star wins the Jury Award for Performance
Comedians Susan Kent (“Trailer Park Boys”), who also wrote the script, Robin Duke (“Saturday Night Live”, “Groundhog Day”), Dan Petronevic (“Letterkenny”), and Emma Hunter (“The Beaverton”) star in director Jenna MacMillan’s dark comedy The Snake. The World Premiere at SXSW Film & Television Festival was on Friday, March 13th, followed by two additional screenings. Synopsis:… Continue reading SXSW News: The Snake’s Lead Star wins the Jury Award for Performance
SXSW 2026: MIDNIGHT SHORTS
This is not a review, it’s just a few impressions of the wide-ranging shorts: Man Eating Pussy- It’s not what you think, but it can’t be unseen. A Stable Marriage- Counseling is not the only solution to discord. The Seeing Eye Dog Who Saw Too Much- Hilarious spoof on the eighties Italian pot-boilers- Notable for… Continue reading SXSW 2026: MIDNIGHT SHORTS
SXSW 2026: AND HER BODY WAS NEVER FOUND
We start in a beautiful mountain area that looks like Washington state, and find a couple in a river making love. Later, there is some disagreement about what’s going to happen; the wife’s not happy with the whole setup. As they hike up a mountain, they argue. It sounds like an old thing, something they… Continue reading SXSW 2026: AND HER BODY WAS NEVER FOUND
SXSW 2026: THE MAN WITH THE BIG HAT
I knew Steven Fromholz was a singer, but I wanted to see his biography because of a late-eighties film called Positive ID. His performance left such an impression that, even now, I remember him while forgetting countless other films. There was something special about him. This film covers his entire life, from his small-town upbringing… Continue reading SXSW 2026: THE MAN WITH THE BIG HAT
SXSW 2026: A SAFE DISTANCE
If you’re on Threads (It’s like Twitter, or X, I should say), you’re familiar with the term Alpine divorce. It applies when an experienced woodsman takes his inexperienced wife or girlfriend on a remote outdoor hike or camping trip and leaves her to possibly die. This movie is sort of like that, but it’s much… Continue reading SXSW 2026: A SAFE DISTANCE
Movie News: Lionsgate VOD Releases Now Available in May
A Great Awakening (Available on EST & PVOD May 5, 2026) SYNOPSIS: From Sight & Sound Films comes the true story of an unlikely friendship: Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. Their bond plays a defining role in the American Revolution. The colonies are on the brink of collapse. Rev. Whitefield’s thunderous sermons ignite the… Continue reading Movie News: Lionsgate VOD Releases Now Available in May
Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas – Exhibición en Viernes de Videos Musicales
¡Videos Musicales! celebra la creatividad cinematográfica de músicos y cineastas latine/x e indígenas que utilizan esta forma para contar historias, preservar la cultura y empujar los límites creativos. Abarcando Argentina, Colombia y Estados Unidos, con sonidos que van desde el Latin Alternative y la Cumbia hasta el Zydeco y el Folk, cantados en inglés, español… Continue reading Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas – Exhibición en Viernes de Videos Musicales
Cine las Americas International Film Festival 2026 – Friday Showcase of Music Videos
¡Videos Musicales! is a showcase dedicated to highlighting the cinematic artistry of Latine/x and Indigenous musicians and filmmakers. The event spotlights how these creators use music videos to tell stories, preserve culture, and push creative boundaries. Featuring works from Argentina, Colombia, and the United States, the showcase includes music styles such as Latin Alternative, Cumbia,… Continue reading Cine las Americas International Film Festival 2026 – Friday Showcase of Music Videos