Road House, the opening film of SXSW 2024, is a decently captivating and entertaining reimagination of the cult classic starring Patrick Swayze. It delivers a blend of action, comedy, and drama that takes a breakneck pace from the onset. With Jake Gyllenhaal taking on the iconic role of Dalton and Connor McGregor portraying the menacing… Continue reading SXSW 2024 – Road House
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SXSW Film News: Switch Up Shot in Brownsville TX World Premieres, Interview with Sal Velez Jr.
Director/producer Tara Pirnia (King Charles III: The New Monarchy, “Eva Longoria’s Versus” TV Miniseries) has her new feature film, Switch Up, world premiere at the SXSW Film & Television Festival in Austin on Sunday, March 10, 2024 -11:00 am at the Paramount Theater. Elizabeth Avellan serves as one of six producers, and Sal Velez Jr.,… Continue reading SXSW Film News: Switch Up Shot in Brownsville TX World Premieres, Interview with Sal Velez Jr.
SXSW Film News/ Review: The In Between World Premiere in Documentary Feature Competition
I am so glad this film was brought to my attention, as I am from Texas (deep south Texas). I think anyone with a Texas connection, especially anywhere from Brownsville to El Paso along the border, will find this documentary of interest as there is so much to connect with – family, music, small-town life,… Continue reading SXSW Film News/ Review: The In Between World Premiere in Documentary Feature Competition
SXSW Film News: Highlights of Filmmakers and Actors to Watch in Features and Shorts
Hundreds of films and television shows are official selections of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival. I have narrowed down a few that peak interest with the filmmakers and actors (either veteran or making their debut). On the online schedule, you can find them listed in different categories, and for this article, I have… Continue reading SXSW Film News: Highlights of Filmmakers and Actors to Watch in Features and Shorts
Fantastic Fest’s Out of Darkness Feature is Now Available in Theaters
Horror film fans have certainly had their fair share of movies introduced as “survival horror films” and viewed characters “survive” what we know in modern times. Out of Darkness is directed by Andrew Cumming from a script by Ruth Greenberg, based on a story he and Oliver Kassman created. This film is different in that… Continue reading Fantastic Fest’s Out of Darkness Feature is Now Available in Theaters
Fantastic Fest 2023: RESTORE POINT
The untimely death of a loved one is a difficult situation with which we often have to deal. It has been a reality that humanity has had to face for so long. This scenario is the primary motivation of the protagonist of Restore Point. For Czech detective Emma Trochinowska (Andrea Mohylova), death is a reality… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: RESTORE POINT
Slamdance Film Festival: Restorage TV Web Series
At AFF, Restorage won the 2023 Austin Film Festival Audience Award for Produced Digital Series, created by Caleb Davis and E’an Verdugo, who also serves as director. The cast includes Jacob Daniels, Olivia Clari Nice, Connor Boyd, Joan Deschamps, Stephen R. Miller, Tyler Corie, and Stephen Miller. This month, the TV web series pilot headed… Continue reading Slamdance Film Festival: Restorage TV Web Series
Austin Film Festival 2023: AMERICAN FICTION Depicts The Real Struggles of Finding One’s Impactful Voice
This fascinating and relevant entry from this year’s Austin Film Festival examines the struggles of Black artists who hope their work can impact their culture. Through the eyes and mind of one particular writer, the protagonist struggles to remain a viable and successful artist, expressing his experience while also feeling the weight of his own… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2023: AMERICAN FICTION Depicts The Real Struggles of Finding One’s Impactful Voice
‘Saltburn’: Navigating the Complex Tapestry of Aristocratic Opulence and Dark Manipulation
Emerald Fennell, renowned for her Oscar-winning debut, “Promising Young Woman,” unveils her sophomore film, ‘Saltburn,’ a captivating exploration of the British aristocracy’s intricacies. The film boldly defies the tendency in cinema to relegate the upper class to a relic of the past, offering a compelling portrayal of their contemporary existence. Set against the backdrop of… Continue reading ‘Saltburn’: Navigating the Complex Tapestry of Aristocratic Opulence and Dark Manipulation
AJFF Film Review: Only in Theaters has the Austin Premiere at the Austin Jewish Film Festival
The 2023 Austin Jewish Film Festival has concluded this year, offering in-person and virtual options. Many features and short films were provided, with many (but not all) movies available online through November 19th. One film offered in-person and via the virtual festival is the 2022 documentary/biography, Only in Theaters, a movie by actor/director Raphael Sbarge… Continue reading AJFF Film Review: Only in Theaters has the Austin Premiere at the Austin Jewish Film Festival