By Liz Lopez Sources: Harry Ransom Center, Kathleen Telling, Miramax The Ransom Center began the Summer Film Series on June 16th and continues with a showing of the color drenched biopic, Frida (2002), directed by Julie Taymor. Salma Hayek stars as Frida Kahlo in the feature length film that will be screened on Thursday, July… Continue reading Local Events: The Ransom Center Summer Film Series presents Frida on July 14th
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Local Events: Smithsonian Institution Exhibit features Film and Photos with Opening Saturday July 9th
By Liz Lopez Source: City of Austin Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) and the Smithsonian Institution collaboratively present the exhibition Bittersweet Harvest, the Bracero Program 1942 – 1964 starting on Saturday, July 9th. The exhibition is organized by the National Museum of American History… Continue reading Local Events: Smithsonian Institution Exhibit features Film and Photos with Opening Saturday July 9th
Spanish Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
Por Liz López Rating: B+ A través de los últimos meses, he visto el avance del nuevo largometraje de la cinta animada, The Secret Life of Pets, y desde entonces, he anticipado ver la comedia de las mascotas que hablan y hacen travesuras durante la temporada que sus dueños no están en casa. Anticipé todas… Continue reading Spanish Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
Movie Trailer: SING
Sources: Universal Pictures, Ilumination Entertainment Illumination has captivated audiences all over the world with the beloved hits Despicable Me, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, now the second-highest-grossing animated movie in history. Following the release of The Secret Life of Pets in summer 2016, Illumination presents Sing at the holidays. Matthew McConaughey,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: SING
Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ I have been watching the trailer for Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures’ The Secret Life of Pets over the past few months now, and I was hooked by several of the scenes with the talking pets and their activities as soon as their owners left the home. I anticipated quite… Continue reading Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
Review: MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Much like Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates tries to put an end to the double standard that women are not supposed to be wild and raunchy while men can carry on as they like. Though I find this approach refreshing, it isn’t… Continue reading Review: MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES
Review: MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES
By Laurie Coker Rating: C- While it’s better than Neighbors 2, far better than the original Neighbors, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates is still just a juvenile, testosterone driven party fest of dirty jokes and nasty gags. Zac Efron and Adam Devine star as the titular characters and Anna Kendrick and Aubrey Plaza play… Continue reading Review: MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES
Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
By Laurie Coker Rating: C+ As evidenced by viral photos and videos of animal antics, pets do the craziest things. Silly cats and dogs can bring a smile to even the sourest faces. The Secret Lives of Pets, a new film from the creators of the Minion movies, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures, offers some… Continue reading Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The new animated movie by Illumination Entertainment (Despicable Me, Minions) is a highly entertaining and fun family film that is certain to leave pet owners and animal lovers in stitches. Aside from my usual grumblings about a not-so-original plot, I actually had a great time watching… Continue reading Review: THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS
Movie Trailer: KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS
Source: Focus Features Kubo and the Two Strings is an epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Hashi (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo… Continue reading Movie Trailer: KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS