Local Events: The Ransom Center Summer Film Series presents Frida on July 14th

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

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

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 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