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
Category: Festivals
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
Austin Film Festival 2022: GOOD NIGHT OPPY
During this year’s Austin Film Festival, I was only able to watch a couple of documentary films, as opposed to narrative feature movies. Still, both of the entries I watched succeeded in appealing to very different facets of my mind and emotions. The first of which, actually captured my heart in ways I had not… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: GOOD NIGHT OPPY
Austin Film Festival 2022: AFTER SUN
La película debut de la escritora/directora Charlotte Wells, After Sun, es un drama basado en videos caseros y sus recuerdos de unas vacaciones con su padre cuando tenía once años. Sophie (Frankie Corio) y su padre, Calum (Paul Mescal, Normal People y The Lost Daughter), de 31 años, viajan a Turquía y se hospedan en… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: AFTER SUN
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: ARMAGEDDON TIME
From writer/director James Gray, comes what is obviously his most personal film so far. Based on his childhood in 1980s Queens. New York, Armageddon Time is a gorgeous looking and sometimes powerful time capsule movie that does of solid job of capturing the emotions, problems, in addition to the good times experienced by Gray and… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: ARMAGEDDON TIME
Austin Film Festival 2022: AFTERSUN
Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells makes her feature film debut with a powerful examination of human suffering and the struggles to stay afloat while drowning in sorrow. I know that sounds completely morose and depressing, but Wells knows how to balance the joys of living, along with the opposite side on a very thin tightrope. Wells,… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: AFTERSUN
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
Austin Film Festival 2022: GOOD NIGHT OPPY
Hay diferentes niveles de cuántos de nosotros observamos y seguimos lo que hace la NASA y el estado de las misiones en las que están trabajando. Debo reconocer que no soy de los que siguen al 100 por ciento las noticias de la NASA, aunque sí me interesan. Cuando escuché por primera vez el título… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: GOOD NIGHT OPPY