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).
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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
Review: HAPPY DEATH DAY 2U
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
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”