Power Ballad made its North American Premiere at SXSW on Saturday, March 14, and it was among the TOP 10 films I viewed during the SXSW Film & Television Festival. I have been a fan of Paul Rudd’s work, usually seen in many comedic roles. Without providing any spoilers, this drama does have comedic moments,… Continue reading SXSW Movie News: Power Ballad – Great Performance from Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas
Author: Liz Lopez
SXSW News: The Snake’s Lead Star wins the Jury Award for Performance
Comedians Susan Kent (“Trailer Park Boys”), who also wrote the script, Robin Duke (“Saturday Night Live”, “Groundhog Day”), Dan Petronevic (“Letterkenny”), and Emma Hunter (“The Beaverton”) star in director Jenna MacMillan’s dark comedy The Snake. The World Premiere at SXSW Film & Television Festival was on Friday, March 13th, followed by two additional screenings. Synopsis:… Continue reading SXSW News: The Snake’s Lead Star wins the Jury Award for Performance
Movie News: Lionsgate VOD Releases Now Available in May
A Great Awakening (Available on EST & PVOD May 5, 2026) SYNOPSIS: From Sight & Sound Films comes the true story of an unlikely friendship: Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. Their bond plays a defining role in the American Revolution. The colonies are on the brink of collapse. Rev. Whitefield’s thunderous sermons ignite the… Continue reading Movie News: Lionsgate VOD Releases Now Available in May
Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas – Exhibición en Viernes de Videos Musicales
¡Videos Musicales! celebra la creatividad cinematográfica de músicos y cineastas latine/x e indígenas que utilizan esta forma para contar historias, preservar la cultura y empujar los límites creativos. Abarcando Argentina, Colombia y Estados Unidos, con sonidos que van desde el Latin Alternative y la Cumbia hasta el Zydeco y el Folk, cantados en inglés, español… Continue reading Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas – Exhibición en Viernes de Videos Musicales
Cine las Americas International Film Festival 2026 – Friday Showcase of Music Videos
¡Videos Musicales! is a showcase dedicated to highlighting the cinematic artistry of Latine/x and Indigenous musicians and filmmakers. The event spotlights how these creators use music videos to tell stories, preserve culture, and push creative boundaries. Featuring works from Argentina, Colombia, and the United States, the showcase includes music styles such as Latin Alternative, Cumbia,… Continue reading Cine las Americas International Film Festival 2026 – Friday Showcase of Music Videos
SXSW 2026 – Bogotá Region House – Official Launch & Meet Up
The Bogotá Chamber of Commerce welcomed Platinum, Innovation, Film & TV, and Music Badge holders to the Bogotá Region House during SXSW 2026. For the first time, the Bogotá Region hosted its own House at Mexic-Arte Museum on South Congress in Austin. Guided by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, this activation connects 15 export-ready companies… Continue reading SXSW 2026 – Bogotá Region House – Official Launch & Meet Up
Movie News: Lionsgate VOD Releases Now Available
DUST BUNNY – Available Now on Video on Demand SYNOPSIS: Ten-year-old Aurora has an intriguing neighbor (Mads Mikkelsen) who kills real-life monsters – a hit man for hire. When Aurora needs help killing the monster she believes ate her family, she procures his services. Suspecting that her parents may have fallen victim to hit men… Continue reading Movie News: Lionsgate VOD Releases Now Available
Movie News: Lost River Film Festival – A Showcase of Indie Films in Central Texas
The Lost River Film Festival unfolded at the Price Center in downtown San Marcos and Texas State University’s film school, showcasing a dynamic weekend of indie cinema, live music, poetry, and forums from February 5–8. Presented by San Marcos Cinema Club, the festival energized the local arts scene. Opening Night showcased Leadbelly (U.S./Hays County, 2hr… Continue reading Movie News: Lost River Film Festival – A Showcase of Indie Films in Central Texas
Critica de cine: The Sheep Detectives – Diversión familiar entretenida con un gran elenco de voces
The Sheep Detectives se basa en la novela en alemán de Leonie Swann de 2005 “Three Bags Full”, adaptada por el guionista Craig Mazin (Chernobyl, “The Last of Us” y las dos últimas películas de The Hangover). Es una mezcla de un pastor que ama a su rebaño, un misterio de asesinato al estilo de… Continue reading Critica de cine: The Sheep Detectives – Diversión familiar entretenida con un gran elenco de voces
One Spoon of Chocolate – Hard to Watch Yet Speaks of Reality
What the public reads in the synopsis below does not even capture the level of “danger and chaos” in small-town Ohio. Speaking for myself, there was nothing in the early scenes of the film that indicated the kind of danger that would come after the protagonist moved to a town where he had family members.… Continue reading One Spoon of Chocolate – Hard to Watch Yet Speaks of Reality