Source: SXSW Episodics, 24 Beats Per Second, Others Open to More Than One Badge Austin, Texas – February 2, 2016 – The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Film Conference and Festival announced several sections of the features lineup for its 23rd edition, running March 11-19, 2016 in Austin, Texas. The acclaimed program draws thousands of fans, filmmakers, press… Continue reading Film Festival News: SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2016 FEATURES LINEUP
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Review: HAIL, CAESAR!
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Joel and Ethan Coen are seminal artists when it comes to comedy. It really is great to see them back with an entry that completely embraces the genre. and one that delivers beautifully. Back in 1991, the Coens first did a satire on Hollywood titled Barton… Continue reading Review: HAIL, CAESAR!
Review: HAIL, CAESAR!
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) A Hollywood fixer (Josh Brolin) in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line (IMDB). Having only seen one or part of any of the Cohen brother films this reviewer didn’t have much of an expectation for this film. Surely the Cohen brothers’ track… Continue reading Review: HAIL, CAESAR!
Review: KUNG FU PANDA 3
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) Continuing his “legendary adventures of awesomeness”, Po (Jack Black) must face two hugely epic, but different threats: one supernatural and the other a little closer to his home (IMDB). Having seen the first two films in this franchise most were looking forward to meet Po’s father… Continue reading Review: KUNG FU PANDA 3
Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I have never actually read anything by parody author Seth Grahame-Smith, but have seen one film adaptation of his book Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Although I found that particular movie moderately entertaining and fun, it really isn’t a movie I would highly recommend. Going into this… Continue reading Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES
Review: 45 YEARS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Long lasting marriages are a rarity in modern times. Not everyone has the patience or tolerance to handle the character flaws and mistakes of a spouse, nor can everyone make the necessary sacrifices and compromises required to make a marriage work. While there are no such… Continue reading Review: 45 YEARS
Review: THE FINEST HOURS
By Laurie Coker Rating: B Countless films have been made about the American armed forces, even the Coast Guard, but rarely to our coastal guardians get the screen time afford the other services. The Finest Hours, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck in the most notable performances of their careers, is based on the true… Continue reading Review: THE FINEST HOURS
Movie Trailer: TROLLS
Sources: Dreamworks Animation, 20th Century Fox Get ready for a hair-raising adventure! DreamWorks Animation and 20th Century Fox have released the FIRST trailer for TROLLS! From the genius creators of SHREK, TROLLS stars Anna Kendrick as Poppy, the optimistic leader of the Trolls, and her polar opposite, Branch, played by Justin Timberlake. Together, this unlikely pair of Trolls must embark… Continue reading Movie Trailer: TROLLS
Review: THE FINEST HOURS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Pendleton rescue by the United States Coast Guard is considered the most impressive and gutsy rescue mission ever attempted by that branch of the military. Despite treacherous conditions and incredible odds, the Guard dispatched a small crew in a small boat to rescue any survivors… Continue reading Review: THE FINEST HOURS
Movie Trailer: KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS
Source: Focus Features Story: An epic action-adventure set in a fantastical Japan from acclaimed animation studio LAIKA. Clever, kindhearted Kubo (voiced by Art Parkinson of “Game of Thrones”) ekes out a humble living, telling stories to the people of his seaside town including Hosato (George Takei), Akihiro (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), and Kameyo (Academy Award nominee Brenda… Continue reading Movie Trailer: KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS