Written and directed by Mohit Ramchandani, the film City of Dreams is inspired by actual events. The film delves into the critical issue of forced labor in the US (although it is stated this is a worldwide issue). The people who are in forced labor can be of varying ages. This script focuses on a… Continue reading Movie Review: City of Dreams – Good Effort to Bring Issues to the Forefront Struggles in the Story
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Movie Review: 2024 Sundance Film Festival Documentary War Game Available at Alamo Drafthouse
In January, co-directors and writers Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber premiered their feature War Game at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. It began a limited release in theaters this month, and now, it arrives in Austin at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. I recommend viewing the film, which is a fictional scenario, yet it appears… Continue reading Movie Review: 2024 Sundance Film Festival Documentary War Game Available at Alamo Drafthouse
Movie News: Going Varsity in Mariachi is Now Available on Netflix – Mariachi Programs in Texas Schools
Going Varsity in Mariachi is a documentary that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last year and then was in the Festival Favorites category of the SXSW Film & Television Festival, where I viewed the film in the beautiful and historical Paramount Theater here in Austin, TX. The film, directed by Sam Osborn and Alejandra… Continue reading Movie News: Going Varsity in Mariachi is Now Available on Netflix – Mariachi Programs in Texas Schools
Noticias de Cine: Running on Empty – La leyenda del cómic Jim Gaffigan protagoniza esta Comedia/Romance
Director/Guionista: Daniel André Kier Gilchrist, Lucy Hale, Francesca Eastwood y la leyenda del cómic Jim Gaffigan protagonizan una comedia romántica brillante y peculiar sobre celebrar la vida y vivirla al máximo. Mortimer es un joven extraño pero inteligente que vive una existencia tibia en el Valle de San Fernando, California, hasta que recibe una noticia… Continue reading Noticias de Cine: Running on Empty – La leyenda del cómic Jim Gaffigan protagoniza esta Comedia/Romance
Movie News: Running on Empty – Comic legend Jim Gaffigan Stars in this Comedy/Romance
Director/Writer: Daniel Andre Kier Gilchrist, Lucy Hale, Francesca Eastwood, and comic legend Jim Gaffigan star in a brilliantly quirky romantic comedy about celebrating life and living it to its fullest. Mortimer is an odd but clever young man living a lukewarm existence in California’s San Fernando Valley until he receives some life-changing news. Determined to… Continue reading Movie News: Running on Empty – Comic legend Jim Gaffigan Stars in this Comedy/Romance
Movie News: Fantastic Fest 2023 Feature, The Other Laurens, Now Available on VOD
The Other Laurens, directed by Claude Schmitz from a script he co-wrote with Kostia Testut, had the World Premiere at the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2023 and the North American Premiere at Fantastic Fest 2023. The cast includes Olivier Rabourdin, Louise Leroy, Kate Moran, Marc Barbé, Tibo Vandenborre, and Edwin Gaffney. Gabriel Laurens (Olivier Rabourdin) is… Continue reading Movie News: Fantastic Fest 2023 Feature, The Other Laurens, Now Available on VOD
Movie News: Austin Based Artist Miguel St. Michael’s Film Among the aGLIFF Film Festival Shorts
Austin’s oldest film festival and premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, aGLIFF’s 37th annual festival PRISM 37, took place in-person August 21–25, 2024, in Austin, TX. This year’s lineup boasted over twenty feature films from eight countries, including four U.S. premieres, two retrospective screenings, a short film showcase, and a World Premiere for the… Continue reading Movie News: Austin Based Artist Miguel St. Michael’s Film Among the aGLIFF Film Festival Shorts
Noticias de cine: El Festival de Cine LGBTQ+ PRISM 37 de aGLIFF es el anfitrión de In the Summers, protagonizada por Residente
In the Summers es una de las muchas películas destacadas que se ofrecen durante el Festival de Cine LGBTQ+ PRISM 37 de aGLIFF que se celebra anualmente en Austin, TX. La película es un sincero drama familiar ambientado en Nuevo México. Sinopsis- En un viaje que abarca los años formativos de sus vidas, dos hermanas… Continue reading Noticias de cine: El Festival de Cine LGBTQ+ PRISM 37 de aGLIFF es el anfitrión de In the Summers, protagonizada por Residente
Movie News: aGLIFF’s PRISM 37 LGBTQ+ Film Festival is Host to In the Summers Starring Residente
In the Summers is one of the many featured films offered during the aGLIFF’s PRISM 37 LGBTQ+ Film Festival held annually in Austin, TX. The film is a heartfelt family drama set in New Mexico. Synopsis- On a journey that spans the formative years of their lives, two sisters navigate their loving but volatile father… Continue reading Movie News: aGLIFF’s PRISM 37 LGBTQ+ Film Festival is Host to In the Summers Starring Residente
Events: Mariachi Rock Revolution is Host to Benefit for Austin Soundwaves’ Mariachi Para Todos
Are you looking for events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? There are different types of events in Austin that celebrate diverse music, food, and activities from various entities. (Read more below about the history of Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins September 15th annually.) Hispanic Heritage Month can be celebrated with an exceptional night benefiting Mariachi… Continue reading Events: Mariachi Rock Revolution is Host to Benefit for Austin Soundwaves’ Mariachi Para Todos