THE BOX [LA CAJA]

The Box [La Caja] by Golden Lion Winner Lorenzo Vigas is now available for viewing via MUBI on Friday, November 11. It was a favorite at numerous film festivals, including Venice, Toronto, San Sebastian, BFI London, San Francisco, and Miami. The film is Venezuela’s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards®… Continue reading THE BOX [LA CAJA]

Austin Film Festival Film Review: Follow Her

Over the past few years, I have viewed feature films about individuals who go into the deep, dark web, and of course, those who have decided to create an online persona, become “famous” about something (or nothing), and too, how being on the platforms as a celebrity can have some drawbacks. Sylvia Caminer’s feature narrative… Continue reading Austin Film Festival Film Review: Follow Her

Austin Film Festival film review: Song of the Cicada

Song of the Cicada written by Robert Weiss, directed by Aaron & Robert Weiss, had the world premiere at the Austin Film Festival recently and went on to win the Audience Award in the Documentary Feature category. If you are interested and follow the culture and tradition of Dia de los Muertos, then death is… Continue reading Austin Film Festival film review: Song of the Cicada

Austin Jewish Film Festival News: 20th Austin Jewish Film Festival Continues

The Austin Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) returns for the 20th year taking place in person two weekends and then with a virtual/online option November 14 — 20. The festival began November 3 (first weekend) and continues the 12th/13th in person at the Dell Jewish Community Campus, followed by an online option November 14 — 20.… Continue reading Austin Jewish Film Festival News: 20th Austin Jewish Film Festival Continues

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Austin Film Festival 2022: THE WILD MAN

After reading the synopsis, I viewed The Wild Man film anticipating one type of story and found it to deeper and more meaningful about the father and son relationship, caregiving and including complications of additional family members when decisions must be made. The Wild Man is written and directed by Riley Cusick and stars Cusick… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: THE WILD MAN

Austin Film Festival 2022: CAUSEWAY

La película de la directora Lila Neugebauer, Causeway, trata sobre Lynsey (Jennifer Lawrence) que sirvió en Afganistán y regresa a Estados Unidos para recuperarse de una lesión cerebral traumática después de ser herida en un ataque con artefactos explosivos improvisados. La escena inicial de su traslado en silla de ruedas a una camioneta es su… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: CAUSEWAY

Austin Film Festival 2022: ARMAGEDDON TIME

El escritor y director James Gray basó su película Armageddon Time en sus propias experiencias. La historia de los recuerdos de su infancia incluye situaciones agradables y muy difíciles en las que Paul se encuentra, algunas por su propia culpa, otras infligidas por otros. Hay una inocencia obvia en algunas de las situaciones y al… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: ARMAGEDDON TIME