Richard Linklater, a renowned filmmaker from Austin, brings us a unique blend of fun and steamy romance in his latest movie, loosely based on the true story of Hit Man by Skip Hollandsworth. Set in Houston, Texas, Hollandsworth’s story revolves around the actual ‘hitman,’ Gary Johnson, a contract employee for the police who posed as… Continue reading Movie Review: HIT MAN Is A Charming Winner and Linklater’s Sexiest Film
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Movie Review: IN A VIOLENT NATURE Has Some Wicked Kills, But Is Otherwise Tedious
Meet the new slasher. However, in some ways it is similar to the old slasher, save for some ingeniously gory and brutal killings, and the perspective from which it is shot. Canadian filmmaker Chris Nash takes some story and thematic ideas from the Friday the 13 franchise, presents them in a more experimental way with… Continue reading Movie Review: IN A VIOLENT NATURE Has Some Wicked Kills, But Is Otherwise Tedious
Movie News: Sci-Fi Comedy Invaders from Proxima B Now on VOD
Invaders from Proxima B premiered at the 2023 Austin Film Festival, and it was an entertaining film enjoyed by audiences. I liked the family-friendly script when I viewed the film at the festival and am glad that a broader audience could see it. The Sci-Fi Comedy will be available in the United States and Canada,… Continue reading Movie News: Sci-Fi Comedy Invaders from Proxima B Now on VOD
Movie Review: After Austin Film Festival 2023, The Big Bend has Theatrical Release in Austin, TX
Written and directed by Brett Wagner, The Big Bend is a unique mix of reality and fiction. It is based on an incident in which one of his friend’s children (The Big Bend’s film’s producer Aaron Brown) was briefly lost in the national park. It’s an experience that stuck with him, and that’s where the… Continue reading Movie Review: After Austin Film Festival 2023, The Big Bend has Theatrical Release in Austin, TX
Movie Review: THE DEAD DON’T HURT – Vicky Krieps Excels in Viggo Mortensen’s Western
Having grown up with my family watching Westerns, especially the ones my maternal grandmother favored on certain evenings after dinner, I am fond of watching any “new” films set in the old Western days. I say “new” because it is hard to find an original story that does not contain a saloon full of men… Continue reading Movie Review: THE DEAD DON’T HURT – Vicky Krieps Excels in Viggo Mortensen’s Western
Movie Review: EZRA – Bleeker Street’s Family Drama Has Remarkable Performances
Synopsis from IMDb: Comedian Max co-parents autistic son Ezra with ex-wife Jenna. Faced with crucial decisions about Ezra’s future, Max and Ezra go on a life-changing cross-country road trip. This synopsis is brief and only relays what is needed. Once I learned that Bobby Cannavale was in the lead as Ezra’s father, I highly anticipated… Continue reading Movie Review: EZRA – Bleeker Street’s Family Drama Has Remarkable Performances
Movie News: THE STRIKE
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) is one of five signature programs of The Latino Film Institute (LFI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating infrastructure for equity, diversity, and excellence for the Latino community in the entertainment industry. The full lineup for the 23rd LALIFF is available on their website. It is… Continue reading Movie News: THE STRIKE
CLAIFF NEWS: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival 26th Anniversary Hosted Great Films
The Austin-based Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) was held from May 15 to 19 in Austin, TX. The festival showcased many films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula, representing over 15 countries throughout Ibero-America. The film festival hosts films and videos made by… Continue reading CLAIFF NEWS: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival 26th Anniversary Hosted Great Films
Movie News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA GIVES FAMILIES A SUMMER OF FUN WITH $5 TICKETS SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S NONPROFITS
The acclaimed cinema-eatery’s annual Kids Camp returns with $5 tickets to beloved films for the whole family, all supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shoes That Fit, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Austin, TX — May 22, 2024 — “Summer’s here, school’s out, and parents wanting memorable and affordable entertainment for their families need look… Continue reading Movie News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA GIVES FAMILIES A SUMMER OF FUN WITH $5 TICKETS SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S NONPROFITS
Movie Review: Property (org. title: Propriedade) Fantastic Fest 2023 Best is Available from Dark Star
Property (original title: Propriedade) won Best Picture at last year’s Fantastic Fest and has since garnered significant attention on the genre festival circuit, including screenings at Sitges, Edinburgh, Berlin, and over 20 other festivals worldwide. Dark Star Pictures will release the home-invasion horror On Digital and On Demand on May 28th. Synopsis: Property is a… Continue reading Movie Review: Property (org. title: Propriedade) Fantastic Fest 2023 Best is Available from Dark Star