Rating: A – Hay fanáticos del libro de Dune de la década sesenta y de la película del cineasta David Lynch de la década ochenta, pero también hay novatos en el mundo de la ciencia ficción ambientado en un futuro muy lejano. La nueva adaptación cinematográfica del libro, dirigida por Denis Villeneuve a partir de… Continue reading Critica de Cine: DUNE
Author: Liz Lopez
MASS
Rating: B Actor Fran Kranz makes his feature filmmaking debut with the drama Mass. When the film begins, it is not clear why a lady in a church is so anxious about getting the meeting room prepared for guests, nor is it clear what the meeting is about. If anyone is very tired or impatient… Continue reading MASS
Critica de cine del 2021 Austin Film Festival: THE FRENCH DISPATCH
Rating: B+ Desde el principio, The French Dispatch es, obviamente, una película de Wes Anderson. Los fanáticos de la revista New Yorker Magazine sin duda verán cómo la película de Anderson es un tributo a la publicación. En la cinta, The French Dispatch es un suplemento especial de un periódico ficticio de Kansas en la… Continue reading Critica de cine del 2021 Austin Film Festival: THE FRENCH DISPATCH
Austin Film Festival 2020 Review: THE FRENCH DISPATCH
Rating: B+ From the very beginning, The French Dispatch is obviously very much a Wes Anderson film. Fans of the New Yorker Magazine will certainly see how Anderson’s film is a tribute to the publication. The French Dispatch is a special supplement in a fictional Kansas newspaper in the imagined town of Ennui-Sur-Blasé. The proprietor… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2020 Review: THE FRENCH DISPATCH
Film News: Austin Film Festival and Conference Kicks Off
The 28th annual Austin Film Festival returns to multiple venues, both downtown and at the Galaxy Theaters until October 28th. There is plenty to experience with both the conference and the films, so here is a quick peek at some films and updates on the conference. Conference – the Austin Film Festival staff and special… Continue reading Film News: Austin Film Festival and Conference Kicks Off
Fantasia Film Festival Capsule Reviews: Key Favorites Are Featured at the Fantastic Fest in Austin
AGNES InAgnes, the latest from prolific filmmaker Mickey Reece (Climate of the Hunter), a dissident priest and a bright-eyed neophyte are sent to investigate rumours of demonic possession at a convent. Both will be met with temptation as the strange goings-on test their faith, as well as that of one specific nun in residence. This… Continue reading Fantasia Film Festival Capsule Reviews: Key Favorites Are Featured at the Fantastic Fest in Austin
Fantasia 2021 Review: MARTYRS LANE
Martyrs Lane had its World Premiere at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival, among the 25 feature film World Premieres at this year’s 25th annual festival. This may be within the horror genre, but it is not the type to have the gory, slasher violence. It is a drama as well with the focus on… Continue reading Fantasia 2021 Review: MARTYRS LANE
aGLIFF 2021 Capsule Reviews: Boulevard! A Hollywood Story and Firebird
aGLIFF (All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival) has many films available to view as it takes place through September 6, 2021 via the virtual lineup. Here are two films from the festival featured in the capsule reviews from the festival. Boulevard! A Hollywood Story The aGLIFF has varied categories of films, among them the… Continue reading aGLIFF 2021 Capsule Reviews: Boulevard! A Hollywood Story and Firebird
Fantasia 2021 Review: ALIEN ON STAGE
Rating: B Who would imagine taking a classic sci-fi film like Alien and adapt it for the stage? Well, a group of very daring and creative amateur dramatics group led by Dorset Bus Drivers did just that! Their serious stage adaptation for their community was most unsuccessful and of course disappointing. In the documentary, Alien… Continue reading Fantasia 2021 Review: ALIEN ON STAGE