Austin Film Festival 2026 Sex, scandal, outrageous headlines, and an ambitious Australian businessman determined to make a fortune selling newspapers provide the backdrop for Danny Boyle’s Ink. The film follows Rupert Murdoch and editor Larry Lamb as they turn Britain’s struggling The Sun into a tabloid sensation. Their formula for success is hardly admirable, but… Continue reading INK: Scandal Sells
Month: November 2026
Love–Love: two brothers, one complicated family
Austin Film Festival Love–Love is a touching story about two brothers navigating family expectations, old disappointments, and the frustrations of caring for someone who isn’t always easy to understand—or who isn’t particularly likable at times. We can all relate to this story’s themes. After their grandmother’s death, Andy (Haley Joel Osment), who lives with schizophrenia,… Continue reading Love–Love: two brothers, one complicated family
National digital release of Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers – Jimmy Buffet’s Band
Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers is a feature documentary that journeys back to the 1970s and early 1980s to tell the origin story of Jimmy Buffett’s original Coral Reefer Band. Set against the creative backdrop of Key West, the film explores the musicians, friendships, touring years, and studio sessions that helped shape Buffett’s legendary… Continue reading National digital release of Occupational Hazard: The First Coral Reefers – Jimmy Buffet’s Band
AFF 2026: Saving 4 Seconds Documentary World Premiere Highlights Help to Prevent Suicides
The new feature documentary from director Rachel Klein, Saving 4 Seconds, is about one family’s effort to install a safety railing on the side of the Golden Gate Bridge to help prevent suicides. I find the documentary eye-opening, from the statistics and interview information to how long families/others have been advocates. In partnership with the… Continue reading AFF 2026: Saving 4 Seconds Documentary World Premiere Highlights Help to Prevent Suicides
AFF 2026: Kratom: Side Effects May Include – Effective in Raising Awareness
I have heard of plants used for healing for decades, and since then, all kinds of items have been used for medicinal purposes instead of Western medicine. I do not turn to convenience store shelves for products to self-medicate, especially one with little to no mention of what ingredients are in it. I am not… Continue reading AFF 2026: Kratom: Side Effects May Include – Effective in Raising Awareness
Behemoth! — a remarkable performance and an exquisite score
Austin Film Festival 2026 Every so often, a film comes along that reminds me why I love movies. Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth! is one of those films. It’s ambitious, beautifully acted, sometimes a bit hard to follow, but definitely worth watching. I never once checked my watch, and since it’s just over two hours long, that… Continue reading Behemoth! — a remarkable performance and an exquisite score
Bolio – Finding Yourself, One Ridiculous Step at a Time
Austin Film Festival 2026 Sometimes getting your life together means making a spectacular mess of it first. Director Jim Issa’s Bolio, a quirky, occasionally outrageous comedy, follows two unlikely friends whose attempts at self-improvement lead to questionable decisions and genuinely funny moments. The 96-minute film is entertaining and engaging enough to hold one’s attention, and… Continue reading Bolio – Finding Yourself, One Ridiculous Step at a Time