By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written by Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi and directed by Karyn Kusama, this taut thriller had me on the edge of my seat trying to guess the truth behind all of the characters and the frightening scenario they experience. Still in pain, some time after the… Continue reading SXSW Film/Fantastic Fest 2015 Review: THE INVITATION
Author: Mark Saldana
SXSW 2015 Review: KRISHA
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by Trey Edward Shults, this devastating, but outstanding film deserves worldwide attention for its superb writing and direction, and for its superb performances by the cast, particularly Krisha Fairchild who stars in the title role. Loosely based on real experiences, the film tackles… Continue reading SXSW 2015 Review: KRISHA
SXSW Film 2015 Review: TURBO KID
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) If Menahem Golan were still alive and he and Cannon partner Yoram Globus had collaborated with Lloyd Kaufman of Troma and director George Miller, Turbo Kid would be their movie love child. After watching this fun, endearing, and soon to be cult-favorited flick, one can easily… Continue reading SXSW Film 2015 Review: TURBO KID
SXSW Film 2015 Review: HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Sally Field has already established herself as a seminal and consistent talent in Hollywood. He wonderfully charming personality and disarming screen presence has made me a long time admirer of her work. It came as no surprise that her latest performance in this SXSW headliner comedy… Continue reading SXSW Film 2015 Review: HELLO, MY NAME IS DORIS
SXSW Film 2015 Review: WE ARE STILL HERE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) My second Midnighter film of the festival played on the same night as the special secret screening of Furious 7. Knowing that I would most certainly have a chance to view that major title later, I decided to take a chance on what I thought might… Continue reading SXSW Film 2015 Review: WE ARE STILL HERE
News: COMICPALOOZA’S EXPANDED FILM COVERAGE
By Liz Lopez This year, Comicpalooza had scheduled programming that included a wider offering of films than in prior years. Now listed as the Independent Film Showcase, the schedule included screenings, some Q& A sessions, and a few had filmmakers/cast in attendance from May 22, through Monday, Memorial Day.
Movie Trailer: THE END OF THE TOUR
THE END OF THE TOUR tells the story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter (and novelist) David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel), which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace’s groundbreaking epic novel, Infinite Jest. As the days go on, a tenuous yet intense relationship… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE END OF THE TOUR
Movie Trailer: FELT
Amy is hanging on by a thread. Struggling to cope with past sexual trauma and the daily aggressions of a male-dominated society, she creates grotesquely-costumed alter egos that reappropriate the male form. While giving her the sense of power she craves, acting as these characters pushes her further into a world of her own making. When she begins… Continue reading Movie Trailer: FELT
Local Events: 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP The heat-beating, doldrums-busting series returns with a lineup of fun family favorites and a new choose-your-own-ticket price option with proceeds benefiting local charities Austin, TX – Alamo Drafthouse is happy to announce the return of its annual Summer Kids Camp screenings – now 100% better, stronger and fun-er!… Continue reading Local Events: 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP
Screening Pass Giveaway: SPY
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters! Susan Cooper (Melissa McCarthy) is an unassuming, deskbound CIA analyst,… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: SPY