Artistic creativity is a very fickle thing. Sometimes it flows so naturally from the heart and mind. Other times, it is a painful, arduous process guaranteed to frustrate and confound the artist. And with fame and success, the creative process often comes with greater pressures and challenges. These are the concepts and themes examined in… Continue reading SXSW 2026: POWER BALLAD
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TUNER: A Fine-Tuned Crime Thriller
Filmmaker Daniel Roher, a director known for the documentaries Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band and The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, makes his feature film debut with Tuner, a taut, neo-noir drama with a lot of heart at its core. Roher, who co-wrote the screenplay with Robert Ramsey, doesn’t… Continue reading TUNER: A Fine-Tuned Crime Thriller
Movie News: Alamo Exclusive Event – All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere
Alamo Drafthouse hosted an exclusive Fan Event coast to coast across the nation on May 20, screening Denver-based death metal band Blood Incantation’s new documentary, All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere, and a Q&A with the band. The screenings were preceded by a 20-minute pre-show featuring their 20-minute epic music video for “The… Continue reading Movie News: Alamo Exclusive Event – All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere
SXSW 2026: I LOVE BOOSTERS
The new film from absurdist and surrealist director Boots Riley kick-started the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. As a fan of his feature debut, Sorry to Bother You, and after waiting eight years since its release,I was excited and happy to attend the premiere of I Love Boosters. As I watched Riley’s ridiculous, but… Continue reading SXSW 2026: I LOVE BOOSTERS
Cine Las Americas 2026: Award Winning American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Captivates
The Opening Night Film for the 28th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival was American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado (Bill Nye: Science Guy, The Immortalists). Joining Mr. Alvarado on the red-carpet festivities was Daniel “Danny” Valdez, actor /brother to Luis Valdez. This was the Austin Premiere, following its… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2026: Award Winning American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Captivates
Odyssey- a tense London crime thriller
Odyssey is the kind of gritty, tense London crime thriller that slowly pulls you under its skin. I honestly wish I had caught it during its SXSW run because it feels exactly like the sort of late-night festival discovery that sparks conversation afterward. Directed by Gerard Johnson, the film drops viewers into a pressure-cooker world of debt, desperation,… Continue reading Odyssey- a tense London crime thriller
IS GOD IS: Revenge Served Fiery Hot
In 2018, playwright Aleshea Harris’s ” Is God Is debuted Off-Broadway to some critical acclaim. It was only a matter of time before Hollywood would adapt it for the big screen. Fans of the stage play would have to wait eight years for that to happen, but the time has arrived: Harris is making her… Continue reading IS GOD IS: Revenge Served Fiery Hot
Movie News: Lionsgate VOD Releases Now Available in May
A Great Awakening (Available on EST & PVOD May 5, 2026) SYNOPSIS: From Sight & Sound Films comes the true story of an unlikely friendship: Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. Their bond plays a defining role in the American Revolution. The colonies are on the brink of collapse. Rev. Whitefield’s thunderous sermons ignite the… Continue reading Movie News: Lionsgate VOD Releases Now Available in May
Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas – Exhibición en Viernes de Videos Musicales
¡Videos Musicales! celebra la creatividad cinematográfica de músicos y cineastas latine/x e indígenas que utilizan esta forma para contar historias, preservar la cultura y empujar los límites creativos. Abarcando Argentina, Colombia y Estados Unidos, con sonidos que van desde el Latin Alternative y la Cumbia hasta el Zydeco y el Folk, cantados en inglés, español… Continue reading Festival Internacional de Cine las Américas – Exhibición en Viernes de Videos Musicales
Cine las Americas International Film Festival 2026 – Friday Showcase of Music Videos
¡Videos Musicales! is a showcase dedicated to highlighting the cinematic artistry of Latine/x and Indigenous musicians and filmmakers. The event spotlights how these creators use music videos to tell stories, preserve culture, and push creative boundaries. Featuring works from Argentina, Colombia, and the United States, the showcase includes music styles such as Latin Alternative, Cumbia,… Continue reading Cine las Americas International Film Festival 2026 – Friday Showcase of Music Videos