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Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) 25th Anniversary Starts June 7

The Austin-based Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary edition from June 7-11 with films and events featuring more in-theater screenings and programs than ever before and filmmaker awards totaling $8K in cash prizes. CLAIFF opens with Eva Longoria’s film, Flamin’ Hot, and will close with Claudia Sainte-Luce comedy Amor… Continue reading Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) 25th Anniversary Starts June 7

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MATCH ME IF YOU CAN World Premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival

The Dallas International Film Festival was held from April 28 – May 5, 2023, and hosted the World Premiere of Director Marian Yeager’s feature film, Match Me if You Can, Texas Feature Competition category. The script is written by Betsy Morris (Ten Inch Hero, Last Call at Murray’s) and is about finding love when deemed… Continue reading MATCH ME IF YOU CAN World Premiere at the Dallas International Film Festival

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

The cross-cultural comedy, What’s Love Got to Do with It, premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival and won Best Comedy at the 2022 Rome Film Festival. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth) and written and produced by Jemima Khan (Impeachment: American Crime Story), the filmmakers tackle the question of finding lasting love… Continue reading WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Film Festival News: Film Director Luis Valdez to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award

The 2nd Mexican American Film & Television Festival will be held Saturday, May 20th, through Sunday, May 21st, in Los Angeles. The two-day festival is dedicated to promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of Mexican Americans in the United States. Films will screen on both days. The festival will recognize the work of the… Continue reading Film Festival News: Film Director Luis Valdez to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award

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SXSW 2023: IT LIVES INSIDE

In a lot of horror movies, demons plague our world. The monster is a part of the folklore of several cultures, including that of Indians. This horror entry at this year’s SXSW gives the audience a look at the supernatural beliefs that exist within the culture of Indian people and feels quite akin to other… Continue reading SXSW 2023: IT LIVES INSIDE

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SXSW 2023: BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Pays Tribute to An Entertainment Icon

The 2023 SXSW Film & TV Festival was a great year for documentaries highlighting the lives and careers of iconic superstars. These films offered audiences fascinating and insightful portraits of the people behind the symbols. I COULD NOT MISS THEIR STORIES since I grew up watching these artists/entertainers. Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, You… Continue reading SXSW 2023: BEING MARY TYLER MOORE Pays Tribute to An Entertainment Icon

SXSW 2023: PROBLEMISTA

Honestly, I was unfamiliar with the previous work of actor/writer/filmmaker Julio Torres. The main things that caught my attention were that Tilda Swinton co-stars in the movie and that the film has a Spanish title. Those two elements hooked me in and brought me back to Austin’s Paramount Theater for another headlining feature. Let me… Continue reading SXSW 2023: PROBLEMISTA

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