Basada en el libro “Levon’s Trade” de Chuck Dixon, el director David Ayer (End of Watch, Suicide Squad) coescribió el guión con Sylvester Stallone (Homefront, The Expendables) para el largometraje A Working Man, protagonizado por Jason Statham (The Beekeeper). Los tres están entre la lista de productores de la película. No estoy familiarizado con la… Continue reading Crítica de película: A Working Man – Un thriller de acción que entretiene y un poco de humor
Author: Liz Lopez
Movie Review: Hood Witch – Festival Favorite in 2024 is now Available
The director of Hood Witch, Saïd Belktibia, co-wrote the screenplay with Louis Penicaut. The French film (original title: Roqya) world premiered in Portugal at MOTELX, the Lisbon International Horror Film Festival in September 2023, and then at the Sitges Film Festival (Spain) the following month. It was screened at the SXSW Film & Television Festival… Continue reading Movie Review: Hood Witch – Festival Favorite in 2024 is now Available
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Remaining Native – Documentary wins Two Awards at the Festival
Directed by Paige Bethmann and featuring Kutoven Stevens, Delmar Stevens, Misty Stevens, and Lupe Cabada, Remaining Native was offered to audiences in the Documentary Feature Competition section at various times and theaters during the SXSW Film & Television Festival. It was a film I had highly anticipated viewing during the festival after reading the introduction… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Remaining Native – Documentary wins Two Awards at the Festival
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Retirement Plan – Sharp and Witty, Winner of an Audience and Jury Award
Domhnall Gleeson narrates John Kelly’s animated film Retirement Plan. The Irish short follows Ray in midlife as he dreams of the beauty and joy he will find in retirement. The film is co-written by John Kelly and Tara Lawall, inspired by his own possible mid-life crisis. The film premiered at Galway Film Festival and screened… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Retirement Plan – Sharp and Witty, Winner of an Audience and Jury Award
Movie Review: Asian Persuasion – North American Theatrical and Home Entertainment Release
Asian Persuasion is a romantic comedy directed by Grammy and Tony Award-winning Jhett Tolentino (Life is What You Make It) and written by Mike Ang. According to the press notes, the cast and crew were committed to AAPI representation, ultimately featuring creatives from 21 Asian countries in the film. The story features Dante Basco (“Artificial”… Continue reading Movie Review: Asian Persuasion – North American Theatrical and Home Entertainment Release
Crítica de la película: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl – Actuaciones dramáticas y poderosas
Director / Guionista: La película de Rungano Nyoni, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, se identifica en IMDb como ambos géneros de comedia y drama, pero personalmente no encuentro ninguna “comedia” en el guión. No encontré nada de qué reírme durante el visionado. El guión de Nyoni trata sobre un trauma que se ha mantenido en… Continue reading Crítica de la película: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl – Actuaciones dramáticas y poderosas
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Forever We Are Young BTS ARMY Documentary World Premiere at SXSW
Produced by Tremolo Productions in association with LeeLee Films, Forever We Are Young delves into the heart, soul, and surprising evolution of one of the most passionate and complex global fandoms in pop music history: BTS ARMY. The documentary features ARMY from around the world, including the US, Mexico, and South Korea, showcasing the power… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Forever We Are Young BTS ARMY Documentary World Premiere at SXSW
SX Music News: SXSW 2025 Music Festival – Volcán Takes the Stage in Austin
Jaime H Mejia Jr., owner and songwriter of Volcán, has provided an article about Cumbia music and Latin Big Bands. The information below was provided as part of their outreach when they came to Austin for the SXSW Music Festival. Volcán, an 11-member ensemble hailing from San Antonio, Tejas, embodies Latinx unity through their joyful,… Continue reading SX Music News: SXSW 2025 Music Festival – Volcán Takes the Stage in Austin
Crítica de película: Novocaine – Acción, suspenso y comedia negra mantiene la historia girando
SINOPSIS: Cuando la chica de sus sueños es secuestrada, Nate (Jack Quaid) convierte su incapacidad para sentir dolor en una fuerza inesperada en su lucha por recuperarla. Dirigida por Dan Berk y Robert Olsen a partir de un guión escrito por Lars Jacobson, Abróchate el cinturón para un momento lleno de acción en el cine… Continue reading Crítica de película: Novocaine – Acción, suspenso y comedia negra mantiene la historia girando
Movie Review: Raging Midlife in Select Theaters & On Demand
SYNOPSIS: Mark and Alex embark on a journey to retrieve a cherished tank top worn by their idol, iconic 80s wrestler “Raging Abraham Lincoln,” after they are outbid by a grieving daughter, Tyler, determined to fulfill her late father’s wish to be torched in the shirt. As romance sparks between Alex and Tyler, Alex must… Continue reading Movie Review: Raging Midlife in Select Theaters & On Demand