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Film News: AT THE READY Now Available On Demand

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By Liz Lopez Rating: A The documentary At the Ready has been in the festival circuit starting with Sundance Film Festival 2021 and went to three other festivals before screening at the Cine las Americas International Film Festival here in Austin followed by the Bentonville Film Festival this summer. The film now has a release… Continue reading Film News: AT THE READY Now Available On Demand

HALLOWEEN KILLS

By Laurie Coker Rating: C- Jamie Lee Curtis still draws viewers and apparently, the makers of ‘Halloween Kills’ know it. They tout her as the star of the latest in the Michael Myers slasher saga and yet, she has fewer than fifteen minutes of screen time. Co-writer/director David Gordon Green, along with Danny McBride and… Continue reading HALLOWEEN KILLS

HALLOWEEN KILLS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The Halloween slasher saga continues, and does so with an interesting, but not as solidly conceived sequel as the previous installment. Director David Gordon Green’s approach to his follow-up movie seems like it aims to please the gore and stylized killing fans, but can’t quite seem… Continue reading HALLOWEEN KILLS

FILM NEWS: RAD 35th Anniversary available in theaters

By Liz Lopez In case you missed the Fantastic Fest special event on September 22 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, RAD! – 35TH Anniversary Restoration Screening with star Bill Allen in attendance and stunts by 512 Wheelies Crew, you are in luck! Fathom Events is offering the film on October 14th in Austin local… Continue reading FILM NEWS: RAD 35th Anniversary available in theaters

THE LAST DUEL

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Ridley Scott’s newest movie tells a compelling true story that takes place in 14th century France, but certainly has some relevance in the modern world, as it deals with the repercussions of sexual assault. In this era, when men are being held more accountable for misogyny… Continue reading THE LAST DUEL

SURVIVE THE GAME

By Liz Lopez Rating: C+ Directed by James Cullen Bressack and written by Ross Peacock, this action crime thriller is ambitious in its efforts to tell another story about the law enforcement efforts to pull off a drug bust. The intention is there, but the script really lacks anything new that hasn’t been done in… Continue reading SURVIVE THE GAME