At SXSW, The Rivals of Amziah King proved to be a delightful surprise—a film that blends the quirky charm of rural Oklahoma with an unexpectedly involved and poignant narrative. In this narrative feature, director Andrew Patterson delivers a well-crafted exploration of ambition, family, and rivalry, all set against the backdrop of an unconventional honey-making enterprise.… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING
Day: August 8, 2026
TONY: Anthony Bordain Biopic Depicts the World Renown Chef as having a Snot-nosed Background
Anthony Bourdain, a renowned chef and Food Network world traveler, had humble beginnings, and the new biopic about “Tony’s” background shows that everyone has to start somewhere. Director Matt Johnson’s film captures a pivotal moment in Anthony’s life, when the teen B.S. artist finds direction and the discipline to keep it. Actor Dominic Senna, who… Continue reading TONY: Anthony Bordain Biopic Depicts the World Renown Chef as having a Snot-nosed Background
The End of Oak Street – Much More Thrilling Than Expected
David Robert Mitchell wrote and directed this sci-fi adventure thriller. It surprised me that the story had so much more to it than I expected. I had seen the trailer before the screening, and it sounded interesting, but I was hesitant about whether it would have the depth it does. The trailer emphasized the dinosaur’s… Continue reading The End of Oak Street – Much More Thrilling Than Expected
THE WRONG GIRLS: A Wildly Imaginative Stoner Adventure
I have said this previously, and I will say it again. I love an entertaining stoner comedy. I didn’t expect the latest stoner comedy to star both Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat. As much as I enjoy the acting of both actors, their roles as two major stoner friends are the least-likely scenario I ever… Continue reading THE WRONG GIRLS: A Wildly Imaginative Stoner Adventure
Tony Serves Up a Tasty, Imperfect Bourdain
Guest Contributor: Debbie Cerda As a longtime fan of travel and food shows, I enjoyed watching “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” and the “Parts Unknown” over the years. I have to admit that I have not yet read Kitchen Confidential, so I went into Tony less as a devotee than most. I was a bit curious… Continue reading Tony Serves Up a Tasty, Imperfect Bourdain