Month: July 2026

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY

A forgotten Peter Parker (Tom Holland) lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges (IMDb.com). This latest installment of the Spider-Man franchise may be my favorite because not only is it visually stunning and well-acted, but, most importantly, extremely well written. Not to say… Continue reading SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY

Critica de cine; Spider – Man: Brand New Day Muestra los nuevos desafíos de Peter Parker

En la película anterior “No Way Home”, Peter Parker enfrentó el reto de una catástrofe que habría dañado a sus seres queridos. Su decisión de hacer que todos olvidaran su existencia fue difícil, sacrificando el amor de su novia MJ (Zendaya) y la amistad de su mejor amigo Ned (Jacob Batalon). Ahora, después de algunos… Continue reading Critica de cine; Spider – Man: Brand New Day Muestra los nuevos desafíos de Peter Parker

Local Movie Events: Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE END OF OAK STREET Austin Weekend Takeover

Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE END OF OAK STREET is having an Austin Weekend Takeover with TWO upcoming events to celebrate the film’s release in theaters and IMAX on August 14. #1- THE END OF OAK STREET x THE RAINEY HOUSE -NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY Warner Bros. Pictures is partnering with The Rainey House during First Thursday for a… Continue reading Local Movie Events: Warner Bros. Pictures’ THE END OF OAK STREET Austin Weekend Takeover

Movie News: American Pachuco, a Festival Favorite, has a Theatrical Release

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado, won two awards at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival early this year: the Audience Award: U.S. Documentary Winner and the Festival Favorite Award. The film is also the First-Place Winner of the Seventh Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize. Against political resistance and… Continue reading Movie News: American Pachuco, a Festival Favorite, has a Theatrical Release

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Is the Best Spider-Man Movie of The MCU

The MCU’s Spider-Man (Tom Holland) is back with a brand new adventure, with a different director and a set of writers who seem to have a better handle on the character than previous attempts at the character’s development. That is not to say that I did not enjoy the previous installments of the character’s franchise.… Continue reading SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Is the Best Spider-Man Movie of The MCU

HER PRIVATE HELL: A Gorgeous Looking Film Derailed By Its Writing

Nicolas Winding Refn, the director behind Bronson, Drive, and other films with artistic appeal, comes with his latest movie, which looks quite pretty but has a muddled, undecipherable plot. I am not exactly sure what message Refn is trying to convey through his latest film. The movie presents some semblance of a coherent idea, but… Continue reading HER PRIVATE HELL: A Gorgeous Looking Film Derailed By Its Writing

Movie News: AFS Cinema Summer Screenings Kick Off with ASCO: Without Permission

The AFS Cinema Summer Screening series is a partnership between Cine Las Americas and the Austin Film Society. The first screening was held on Sunday, July 19, 2026, starting with a film that feels especially fitting for Austin’s arts community. ASCO: Without Permission brings a piece of Los Angeles art history to the screen and… Continue reading Movie News: AFS Cinema Summer Screenings Kick Off with ASCO: Without Permission

THE ODYSSEY: Christopher Nolan’s Cinematic Adaptation

Homer’s Odyssey is an iconic work of ancient literature that has influenced major contributions to fantasy literature, as well as quintessential entries in storytelling and cinema. Writer/director Christopher Nolan, known for his incredible films, attempts to adapt this classic story with some modern context, but at the same time, honors and celebrates the spectacle delivered… Continue reading THE ODYSSEY: Christopher Nolan’s Cinematic Adaptation

The Prowler – Next Festival Run at LA Shorts International Film Festival

The psychological horror short, The Prowler, written, directed, and edited by Puerto Rican filmmaker Christopher Piñero, has had a successful run on the genre festival circuit. The film was an Official Selection of Another Hole in the Head (2025) and this year at Panic Fest and the Chattanooga Film Festival. The next scheduled screening will… Continue reading The Prowler – Next Festival Run at LA Shorts International Film Festival