Filmmaker Daniel Roher, a director known for the documentaries Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band and The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, makes his feature film debut with Tuner, a taut, neo-noir drama with a lot of heart at its core. Roher, who co-wrote the screenplay with Robert Ramsey, doesn’t… Continue reading TUNER: A Fine-Tuned Crime Thriller
Author: Mark Saldana
SXSW 2026: I LOVE BOOSTERS
The new film from absurdist and surrealist director Boots Riley kick-started the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. As a fan of his feature debut, Sorry to Bother You, and after waiting eight years since its release,I was excited and happy to attend the premiere of I Love Boosters. As I watched Riley’s ridiculous, but… Continue reading SXSW 2026: I LOVE BOOSTERS
SXSW 2026: WISHFUL THINKING
Love and relationships can be quite complicated. Passion and romance can often cloud people’s best judgment and make them blind to the overall impact of their relationships. And it often takes something dramatic happening to help people realize that they are involved in a toxic relationship. Well, writer/director Graham Parkes has taken this idea to… Continue reading SXSW 2026: WISHFUL THINKING
SXSW 2026: THE MAN WITH THE BIG HAT
Another great entry in the 24 Beats Per Second Section, The Man with the Big Hat documentary tells the story of Texas Progressive Country artist, Steven Fromholz. Prior to watching this film, I had never heard of the singer-songwriter. The film did catch my interest, though, because I am a fan of outlaw country music… Continue reading SXSW 2026: THE MAN WITH THE BIG HAT
SXSW 2026: LOS LOBOS: NATIVE SONS
Every year, Austin’s SXSW Film & TV Festival premieres music documentaries and concert films under the 24 Beats Per Second Section, and every year, I make it a point to watch at least one entry. Selecting Los Lobos: Native Sons was definitely a no-brainer for me, as I have been a fan of their music… Continue reading SXSW 2026: LOS LOBOS: NATIVE SONS
IS GOD IS: Revenge Served Fiery Hot
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
BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)
If you wish to make a 3D film or movie, it may be best to hire the best filmmaker who loves working in the format. And that filmmaker is James Cameron. After amazing audiences with his visually incredible franchise, Avatar, Cameron has become the leading expert in making 3D movies. So it makes perfect sense… Continue reading BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D)
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Features A Charming And Amusing Flock of Detectives
Can a murder mystery be family-friendly? Well, such a notion might initially sound absurd, but apparently it can be pulled off. And while the plot of The Sheep Detectives does involve the killing of a character, the movie never features any explicit content or graphic violence. If anything, this film, aimed at younger audiences and… Continue reading THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Features A Charming And Amusing Flock of Detectives
HOKUM: Supernatural Ghosts And Personal Demons Make A Compelling Combo
After premiering and frightening their audiences at this year’s SXSW, Damian McCarthy’s Hokum is now playing in theaters. Though I was definitely intrigued by the movie’s synopsis and the casting of lead actor, Adam Scott, I was unable to enjoy the film at the fest. Still, the positive buzz was undeniable, and a few of… Continue reading HOKUM: Supernatural Ghosts And Personal Demons Make A Compelling Combo
MOTHER MARY: A Strikingly Beautiful And Haunting Tale
When it comes to movies by writer/director David Lowery, it is definitely difficult to predict what to expect. In fact, one should expect the unexpected when entering one of his films. His utterly fascinating and undeniably affecting work in his previous movies, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Pete’s Dragon (2016), A Ghost Story, The Old Man… Continue reading MOTHER MARY: A Strikingly Beautiful And Haunting Tale