I won’t lie: I had qualms going into Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic. As soon as I heard a biopic was in the works, I wondered how it would turn out. Would it simply celebrate his tremendous talents, address MJ’s unusual behavior and history of parental abuse, or explore the controversies surrounding the molestation allegations… Continue reading MICHAEL: An Example Of Post-Production Issues And Poor Choices
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SXSW 2026: OVER YOUR DEAD BODY – A Suprisingly Great Remake of An Also Great Norwegian Film
At the 2021 Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, I enjoyed a hilarious, yet tremendously violent, action-comedy-thriller from Norway titled The Trip. In the U.S., this movie didn’t get a theatrical release, but it was picked up by Netflix, so it probably didn’t get the attention it deserved, and unfortunately, it became a faded memory for… Continue reading SXSW 2026: OVER YOUR DEAD BODY – A Suprisingly Great Remake of An Also Great Norwegian Film
Movie News: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
LUCASFILM TO HOST “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU” SPECIAL LOOK FAN EVENTS AT SELECT IMAX® THEATERS AROUND THE WORLD ON MAY THE 4TH, FEATURING EXCLUSIVE, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FOOTAGE AND SPECIAL FAN GIVEAWAYS All-New Star Wars Film Directed by Jon Favreau, Stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” Filmed for… Continue reading Movie News: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
Local Event: Austin to host DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™, a first-of-its-kind open-air drone spectacle
Featuring 1,200 synchronized illuminated drones moving in perfect harmony with the unforgettable music, this extraordinary experience celebrates 25 Years of Magic by showcasing iconic moments from the Harry Potter™ films! Austin, TX, April 21, 2026 — Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, are proud… Continue reading Local Event: Austin to host DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™, a first-of-its-kind open-air drone spectacle
Just Sing: a quietly engaging documentary that favors connection over competition.
Just Sing (Dirs. Abraham Troen & Angelique Molina) opens in theaters on April 24 and unfolds as a quietly engaging documentary that favors connection over competition. The film settles into its rhythm early and well, and never feels rushed or overly contrived. Instead, it allows moments to breathe, giving the material a natural and unforced… Continue reading Just Sing: a quietly engaging documentary that favors connection over competition.
SXSW 2026-Normal (on 35mm): wildly inplausible and wholly fun!
I saw Normal (on 35mm) at its U.S. premiere during SXSW 2026, and it’s the kind of film that feels like it’s quietly sizing viewers up before deciding how far it’s going to go. Directed by Ben Wheatley and starring Bob Odenkirk, it opens with a sense of stillness that feels almost deceptive. The town… Continue reading SXSW 2026-Normal (on 35mm): wildly inplausible and wholly fun!
THE CHRISTOPHERS: A Mostly Self-Contained Tribute to Art and Artists
Auteur Steven Soderbergh is back with a new film in theaters after last year’s double treats of Presence and Black Bag. Since 2017, Soderbergh has released at least one movie a year, most of which have had theatrical runs. Soderbergh obviously knows how to churn them out, and churn them out well! So, a little… Continue reading THE CHRISTOPHERS: A Mostly Self-Contained Tribute to Art and Artists
SXSW 2026: NORMAL– Action Odenkirk Is Back!
On the fourth evening of the festival, the SXSW programmers gave us a rare treat–they screened a movie on 35mm film. These days, it is pretty rare to see a modern movie in theaters presented in the old-school format. For most cinephiles, watching movies this way happens only maybe once or twice a year. The… Continue reading SXSW 2026: NORMAL– Action Odenkirk Is Back!
Critica de cine: Luciérnagas en El Mozote: Un drama de la Guerra Civil presenta la historia de un joven sobreviviente
El difunto cineasta Ernesto Melara dirigió un drama sobre la Guerra Civil salvadoreña que sigue a un joven sobreviviente que busca justicia tras la masacre en su pueblo. Escrita y dirigida por Melara, la película está ambientada a principios de la década de 1980 en El Salvador y narra la historia de un niño de… Continue reading Critica de cine: Luciérnagas en El Mozote: Un drama de la Guerra Civil presenta la historia de un joven sobreviviente
LORNE: A Loving Tribute To The Man Who Created SNL
If the word “documentary” gives you chills, fear not. This film is the most entertaining and warm-hearted you’ll see in a long time. The subject is Producer Lorne Michaels of Saturday Night Live. He is an enigmatic and taciturn man. Since 1975, he has helmed a show that keeps its finger on the pulse of… Continue reading LORNE: A Loving Tribute To The Man Who Created SNL