By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Though 2017’s Happy Death Day is somewhat entertaining, I feel that the time loop plot has already grown tiresome and that the humor and thrills simply are not enough to elevate this horror-comedy. Well, two years have passed and a sequel is now about to open… Continue reading Review: HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U
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Blu-ray Giveaway: MINNIE: BOW BE MINE
The Happy Helpers Shine a Spotlight on Adventure! Bring Home on Disney DVD February 5th Source: Disney Home Entertainment TVR is giving away Blu-Ray copies to randomly chosen winners. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. As the Happy Helpers from Mickey and the Roadster Racers, BFFs Minnie and Daisy take center stage… Continue reading Blu-ray Giveaway: MINNIE: BOW BE MINE
Theater News: “Anastasia” Arrives at Bass Concert Hall from Feb. 12th through 17th
By Liz Lopez Source: Texas Performing Arts, Broadway in Austin Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical “Anastasia” will be playing in Austin at last! This show will feature performances at 8pm each night from Feb. 12th through the 15th. On the weekend, the Saturday shows are offered at 2pm and… Continue reading Theater News: “Anastasia” Arrives at Bass Concert Hall from Feb. 12th through 17th
Iranian Film Festival NY 2019 Review: SHEEPLE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) With fiery intensity and fierce anger, Houman Seyedi’s Sheeple begins with a stylishly presented sequence of seemingly chaotic violence. But amidst the violence, disturbing and haunting moments, the intense anger, and the steely ruthlessness lies a tale of sadness and heartbreak. This tremendous film which closed… Continue reading Iranian Film Festival NY 2019 Review: SHEEPLE
Review: “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part”
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Fans of the 2014 animated film “The LEGO Movie” from writer/directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller (“21 Jump Street,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”) have anxiously awaited the direct sequel to it, despite having the two films a couple of years ago, “The LEGO Batman Movie” and “The LEGO… Continue reading Review: “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part”
Review: THE PRODIGY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) As far as “evil child” horror films go, The Prodigy is definitely not the smartest or most original; however, it does have an inventive spin on a possession story and has a genuinely creepy performance by Jackson Robert Scott who portrays the title character. There honesty isn’t… Continue reading Review: THE PRODIGY
Austin Art News: Liliana Wilson is the Featured Artist at the Monthly Series Speaker Series
By Liz Lopez The Serie Project continues with the monthly Speaker Series featuring local Austin artists from the print collection at Coronado Studio that continues monthly through May 2019. Artists who have created work for the Serie Project serigraphy print collection established by the late Sam Coronado participate in monthly informal community conversations regarding their… Continue reading Austin Art News: Liliana Wilson is the Featured Artist at the Monthly Series Speaker Series
Review: CAPERNAUM
By Jan Hamilton Capernaum means chaos in Lebanese, and our movie is a perfect representation of the word, but it is not without humanity, goodness and hope. We first see Zain, a small twelve year old boy, in court. The judge asks why Zain wants to sue his parents, he says “Because they gave me… Continue reading Review: CAPERNAUM
Music News: La Gypsy (Pilar Andújar) to perform in Austin for her first album, “Andró”
By Liz Lopez Pilar Andújar, well known to her Austin and international fans for her talent as a flamenco dancer and vocalist, has arrived in town from Spain as part of her U. S. tour that started January 30th through March 6th for her first album, “Andró,” released as La Gypsy. Andró means “on my… Continue reading Music News: La Gypsy (Pilar Andújar) to perform in Austin for her first album, “Andró”
Review: MISS BALA
Gina Rodriguez Stands Out in the Drama “Miss Bala’’ By Liz Lopez Rating B Actress Gina Rodriguez has shown audiences what work she is capable of in both drama and comedy productions, as noted in her performances in “Annihilation (2018),” “Jane the Virgin” TV series (2014), and “Filly Brown (2012),” among her other work to… Continue reading Review: MISS BALA