By Laurie Coker Rating: A “Everything is awesome” about the new Lego Batman movie! Director Chris McKay and a slew of writers give audiences a classic spoof film that delights viewers of all ages. It pays homage to every batman version (ever) and does so with flourish and impressive animated flare. The Lego Batman movie… Continue reading Review:THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
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Interview: Chad Stahelski, Director of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
By Liz Lopez In 2014, the hit film “John Wick” screened during Fantastic Fest here in Austin and I had the golden and memorable opportunity to meet the film’s star, Keanu Reeves. The film directed by Chad Stahelski (the stunt double for Reeves’s in “The Matrix” movies) is based on the screenplay written by Derek… Continue reading Interview: Chad Stahelski, Director of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
Review: FIFTY SHADES DARKER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2 (Out of 4 Stars) The title of this movie promises a much darker tone than the first installment of the series. However, after watching it, I can definitely say that Fifty Shades Darker is a misnomer. If anything, this sequel offers an attempt at something more romantic, poignant, dramatic and… Continue reading Review: FIFTY SHADES DARKER
Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) With Batman becoming such a delightfully comedic, breakout character from The Lego Movie, it makes perfect sense that the Warner Animation Group gave him his own spin-off movie. And with actor Will Arnett delivering an exceptional voice performance as the Dark Knight in The Lego Movie,… Continue reading Review: THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE
Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 2014, John Wick hit theaters and offered audiences incendiary action sequences with outstanding stunt work, along with imaginative and exciting world building. This formula makes the first installment a cool and badass action flick that earned a gleeful fan base. More of these same elements that make… Continue reading Review: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2
Movie Teaser Trailer: IT COMES AT NIGHT
Source: A24 A new horror film from acclaimed filmmaker Trey Edward Shults. Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, and Christopher Abbott star in IT COMES AT NIGHT. August 25. RELEASE DATE: August 25, 2017 WRITER/DIRECTOR: Trey Edward Shults CAST: Joel Edgerton, Riley Keough, Christopher Abbott, and Carmen Ejogo Visit It Comes At Night WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/ItComesAtNightMovie Like It… Continue reading Movie Teaser Trailer: IT COMES AT NIGHT
Movie Trailer: SNATCHED
Source: 20th Century Fox After her boyfriend dumps her on the eve of their exotic vacation, impetuous dreamer Emily Middleton (Amy Schumer) persuades her ultra-cautious mother, Linda (Goldie Hawn) to travel with her to paradise. Polar opposites, Emily and Linda realize that working through their differences as mother and daughter – in unpredictable, hilarious fashion… Continue reading Movie Trailer: SNATCHED
Movie Trailer: THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE
Source: Warner Bros. Pictures A new animated adventure in Warner Bros. Pictures’ LEGO® franchise, “The LEGO NINJAGO Movie” stars Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, Fred Armisen, Abbi Jacobson, Olivia Munn, Kumail Nanjiani, Michael Peña, Zach Woods, and the legendary Jackie Chan. In this big-screen NINJAGO adventure, the battle for NINJAGO City calls to action young Master… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE LEGO NINJAGO MOVIE
SXSW 2017 News: SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE JESSICA SHORTALL AND MORE FEATURED SPEAKERS
Source: SXSW Austin, Texas – February 7, 2017 – South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals (March 10-19, 2017) has announced Keynote speaker Jessica Shortall and new Featured Speakers. Shortall is the Managing Director of Texas Competes, which is a coalition of more than 1,200 Texas companies making the data-driven case for Texas to be welcoming to LGBTQ people. She… Continue reading SXSW 2017 News: SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST ANNOUNCES KEYNOTE JESSICA SHORTALL AND MORE FEATURED SPEAKERS
SXSW Film 2017 News: SXSW FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2017 MIDNIGHTERS, SHORTS, AND INAUGURAL VR PROGRAMS
James Franco’s The Disaster Artist Among 21 Features Added to Lineup Source: SXSW Austin, Texas, February 7, 2017 – The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals announced the remainder of its Film Festival program, including the Midnighters, Shorts and VR lineup for the 24th edition of the Festival, running March 10-19, 2017… Continue reading SXSW Film 2017 News: SXSW FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2017 MIDNIGHTERS, SHORTS, AND INAUGURAL VR PROGRAMS