Premiering to thunderous applause and sparking insightful discussions at the SXSW 2024 festival, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a tour de force in contemporary cinema. It weaves a gripping narrative against the backdrop of a dystopian America ravaged by internal conflict. Set in an alternate universe where civil strife has torn the nation apart, the… Continue reading SWSW 2024: Civil War – a visceral attack on the soul
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SXSW 2024: I Wish You All the Best – Wondeful filmmaking
Tommy Dorfman’s SXSW 2024 directorial debut, ‘I Wish You All the Best,’ presents a poignant and groundbreaking narrative within LGBTQ+ cinema. Adapted from Mason Deaver’s novel, the film follows Ben DeBacker, portrayed with depth by Corey Fogelmanis, a nonbinary teenager grappling with the complexities of identity and family acceptance. The film opens with a gripping… Continue reading SXSW 2024: I Wish You All the Best – Wondeful filmmaking
SXSW 2024: Switch Up – Drowns in Silliness
‘Switch Up,’ the romantic comedy that premiered at SXSW 2024, attempts to deliver a heartwarming story but falls short due to its overly contrived plot. Despite the cast’s apparent enthusiasm and chemistry, evidenced in the film and by their comments during the Q&A session after the film, the movie struggles to rise above its shortcomings.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Switch Up – Drowns in Silliness
SXSW 2024 Film World Premiere Screening of An Army Of Women
Directed by Julie Lunde Lillesæter and featuring survivors Marina Garrett, Hanna Senko, and Mary Ruth Reyes “Amy Smith,” the feature documentary An Army of Women shows the world how a group of women in Austin, Texas, join forces to legally challenge the system that allowed their rapists to walk free. This film tells the landmark… Continue reading SXSW 2024 Film World Premiere Screening of An Army Of Women
Frida feature film from Amazon MGM Studios now available exclusively on Prime Video
Frida Kahlo was born July 6, 1907, in Coyoacán, Mexico and died at age 47 on July 13, 1954, in Coyoacán. Kahlo’s father is German of Hungarian descent and a Mexican mother of Spanish and Native American descent. So many people know her name worldwide because of her art. Kahlo is also known for her… Continue reading Frida feature film from Amazon MGM Studios now available exclusively on Prime Video
Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn star in One Life, the story of Sir Nicholas Winton
The biopic about British humanitarian Sir Nicholas Winton (1909-2015) is presented by TV director James Hawes (“Black Mirror”), who makes his feature film debut. The script is based on the book “If It’s Not Impossible” by Barbara Winton, Lucinda Coxon (The Danish Girl), and Nick Drake (Making Noise Quietly). The audience will see Winton’s life… Continue reading Anthony Hopkins and Johnny Flynn star in One Life, the story of Sir Nicholas Winton
LOVE LIES BLEEDING: Steroids and Lust Prove To Be A Volatile Mix
Even when I thought I had seen this type of story before (Bound), writer/director Rose Glass proves that this isn’t a formulaic type of movie. Love Lies Bleeding has no real heroes or villains. In fact, everyone in this story is flawed, and even the love story is far from perfect. Nevertheless, Glass’s great storytelling… Continue reading LOVE LIES BLEEDING: Steroids and Lust Prove To Be A Volatile Mix
ARTHUR THE KING Tells an Interesting True Story, But is a Bit Heavy-Handed
Based on the non-fiction book Arthur – The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home, Arthur The King tells the story of an adventure racing team that encounters a stray dog during their competition, which eventually becomes their mascot and inspiration. The movie is of the feel-good variety, and though I have not… Continue reading ARTHUR THE KING Tells an Interesting True Story, But is a Bit Heavy-Handed
KUNG FU PANDA 4
After Po (Jack Black) is asked to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress (Viola Davis) plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm (IMDB). Jack Black returns to the role of Po… Continue reading KUNG FU PANDA 4
DUNE: PART TWO
Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family (IMDB). Chalamet and Zendaya return and again give great performances in this latest installment. The characters in this film are fascinating and have depth, which makes you care what happens to them. What I… Continue reading DUNE: PART TWO