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Review: THE IRON ORCHARD

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Based on the acclaimed novel by Tom Pendleton, the film version of The Iron Orchard has had a long and arduous journey to reach the big screen. After several decades and multiple failed attempts at production, the morality yarn about Texas oil has finally made it… Continue reading Review: THE IRON ORCHARD

Digital Copy Giveaway: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET

Access Granted on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on Feb. 12 and 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ on Feb. 26 Source: Disney Home Entertainment TVR is giving away digital copies to randomly chosen winners.  NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter.  Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Ralph Breaks the Internet,”… Continue reading Digital Copy Giveaway: RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET

Review: “Everybody Knows” (original title “Todos Lo Saben”)

By Liz Lopez Rating B+ Last May, I received official word from Focus Features about the film “Everybody Knows” (“Todos Lo Saben”) coming to the United States by Focus Features. I was beyond excited, especially with the excellent cast and it is helmed by Academy-Award® winner Asghar Farhadi (“The Salesman,” “A Separation”) who wrote and… Continue reading Review: “Everybody Knows” (original title “Todos Lo Saben”)

Review: EVERYBODY KNOWS

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) One can go home again, but this journey to the past can re-open some old wounds and fuel some unresolved feelings of resentment. This is the central theme of the new film by writer/director Asghar Farhadi (A Separation, The Salesman). Farhadi, whose previous movies skillfully and… Continue reading Review: EVERYBODY KNOWS

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Review: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD

By Renee’ C. Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) When Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) discovers Toothless is not the only Night Fury, he must seek “The Hidden World”, a secret Dragon Utopia before a hired tyrant named Grimmel (F. Murray Abraham) finds it first (IMDB).

Film News: Austin’s Consulate General of Mexico offers Third Thursday Free Film Evening

By Liz Lopez Source: CineClub México CineClub México is a new initiative aimed at promoting Mexican cinema in Austin, TX. On the third Thursday of every month, a Mexican film will be screened and an expert of the film’s topic will be invited to have a conversation about it after the screening. Snacks and wine will be… Continue reading Film News: Austin’s Consulate General of Mexico offers Third Thursday Free Film Evening

Review: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1990, Yukito Kushiro introduced his cyberpunk universe through the pages of manga and to this day, the 51 year-old artist continues to tell these stories. Well, it was only a matter of time before Hollywood filmmakers would decide to adapt this rich and inventive universe… Continue reading Review: ALITA: BATTLE ANGEL

Film News: “Passport to Iron City” Can Provide Mixed Results from the Experience

By Liz Lopez Source: Twentieth Century Fox “Passport to Iron City” is a live immersive event, inspired by the sci-fi film “Alita: Battle Angel,” adapted from “Battle Angel Alita,” and directed by Robert Rodriguez. The event is operating in Austin, Los Angeles, and New York City and appears as a recreation of the film’s set.… Continue reading Film News: “Passport to Iron City” Can Provide Mixed Results from the Experience

Review: ISN’T IT ROMANTIC

By Renee’ C. Rating: 2 (Out of 5 Reels) A young woman named Natalie (Rebel Wilson), disenchanted with love mysteriously finds herself trapped inside a romantic comedy (IMDB). Wilson carries this film admirably and the supporting cast does a good job as well. I believe this is the first film in which Wilson has been… Continue reading Review: ISN’T IT ROMANTIC