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Review: THE INFILTRATOR

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Based on true life events, The Infiltrator, is quite suspenseful and a thriller that is very intense. Directed by Brad Furman (The Lincoln Lawyer), the screenplay by Ellen Brown Furman is based on Robert Manzur’s memoir as a law enforcement badass on the job, while managing a home filled with… Continue reading Review: THE INFILTRATOR

Review: THE INFILTRATOR

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The history of Pablo Escobar and his infamous reign over his Colombian drug cartel has provided a wealth of material for books, television, and film. During the 1980s, the United States government sought to put him and other drug lords out of business.  Much like the… Continue reading Review: THE INFILTRATOR

Movie Trailer: LOVING

Source: Focus Features From acclaimed writer/director Jeff Nichols, Loving celebrates the real-life courage and commitment of an interracial couple, Richard and Mildred Loving (portrayed by Joel Edgerton and Ruth Negga), who married and then spent the next nine years fighting for the right to live as a family in their hometown. Their civil rights case,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: LOVING

Alamo Drafthouse Austin News: SUPER KRIME: THE WORLD OF PULP SUPER VILLAINS FILM SERIES

Source: The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Tickets to Alamo Drafthouse Ritz’s “SUPER KRIME: THE WORLD OF PULP SUPER VILLAINS” retrospective film series are on sale now. Please see below for details. The Alamo Drafthouse Ritz  Thursday, July 21 – Sunday, September 4   A thirty film retrospective exploring the most exciting and             … Continue reading Alamo Drafthouse Austin News: SUPER KRIME: THE WORLD OF PULP SUPER VILLAINS FILM SERIES

Local Events: Noche de Pelicula at Esquina Tango features Los insolitos peces gato/The Amazing Catfish

By Liz Lopez Sources: Esquina Tango, IMDb The Esquina Tango’s Noche de Pelicula is held every third Friday of the month and this month, the Spanish Conversational Group Class will host it on July 15th for language educational purposes. This month’s film is Los insólitos peces gato (The Amazing Catfish), a film in Spanish with… Continue reading Local Events: Noche de Pelicula at Esquina Tango features Los insolitos peces gato/The Amazing Catfish

Local Events: The Ransom Center Summer Film Series presents Frida on July 14th

By Liz Lopez Sources: Harry Ransom Center, Kathleen Telling, Miramax The Ransom Center began the Summer Film Series on June 16th and continues with a showing of the color drenched biopic, Frida (2002), directed by Julie Taymor. Salma Hayek stars as Frida Kahlo in the feature length film that will be screened on Thursday, July… Continue reading Local Events: The Ransom Center Summer Film Series presents Frida on July 14th

Local Events: Smithsonian Institution Exhibit features Film and Photos with Opening Saturday July 9th

By Liz Lopez Source: City of Austin Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB-MACC) and the Smithsonian Institution collaboratively present the exhibition Bittersweet Harvest, the Bracero Program 1942 – 1964 starting on Saturday, July 9th. The exhibition is organized by the National Museum of American History… Continue reading Local Events: Smithsonian Institution Exhibit features Film and Photos with Opening Saturday July 9th

Movie Trailer: SING

Sources: Universal Pictures, Ilumination Entertainment Illumination has captivated audiences all over the world with the beloved hits Despicable Me, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, Despicable Me 2 and Minions, now the second-highest-grossing animated movie in history.  Following the release of The Secret Life of Pets in summer 2016, Illumination presents Sing at the holidays.  Matthew McConaughey,… Continue reading Movie Trailer: SING