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Review: TRUE STORY

By Laurie Coker Rating: C Actor Jonah Hill flexes his acting muscles in his latest film True Story, but co-star James Franco never quite measures up to the character he means to emulate. Base on a the true story of New York Times writer, Michael Finkle’s fall from fame, director Rupert Goold’s film left me… Continue reading Review: TRUE STORY

Review: UNFRIENDED

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I cannot honestly say this movie completely works as a horror film, but does work as a suspenseful and highly amusing critique of teenagers and their obsessive use of electronic devices and social media. Though I did tense up in some scenes, I spent most the… Continue reading Review: UNFRIENDED

Review: BLACK SOULS/ANIME NERE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Opening in New York on April 10, this Italian import might be the most realistic looking portrayal of violence in organized crime.  Based on the novel by Gioacchino Criaco, writer/director Francesco Munzi and co-writers Maurizio Brauchi and Fabrizio Ruggirello have made a no-frills, never glossy film… Continue reading Review: BLACK SOULS/ANIME NERE

Review: THE LONGEST RIDE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) This latest adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel (with the same title) features a somewhat intriguing subplot that actually outshines what is supposed to be the main plot of the story.  The subplot involving a past romance actually feels a bit more like the compelling romance… Continue reading Review: THE LONGEST RIDE

Review: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by Noah Baumbach (Frances Ha, The Squid and the Whale), this sharp and hilarious comedy examines the pains of approaching mid-life crises and the strain it can put on marriages.  Baumbach’s film has a much lighter tone than some of his other films;… Continue reading Review: WHILE WE’RE YOUNG

Local Events: Cine Las Americas 18 Film Lineup

18TH CINE LAS AMERICAS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES PROGRAM SELECTION OF FILMS, INCLUDING “HECHO EN TEJAS” SHOWCASES AUSTIN, Texas (April 8, 2015) — Cine Las Americas International Film Festival announced today its 2015 program, including what has become a signature of the festival lineup, the Hecho en Tejas showcases. All films are presented in English or with… Continue reading Local Events: Cine Las Americas 18 Film Lineup

Blu-Ray/DVD Release: FOCUS

“‘Focus’ combines seamless, superbly-crafted filmmaking with the fizz and fun created by its leads.” — James Rocchi, TheWrap   NEVER TRUST A THIEF, NEVER DROP THE CON AND NEVER LOSE FOCUS ARRIVING ONTO BLU-RAYÔ COMBO PACK, DVD and DIGITAL HD ON JUNE 2 FROM WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT   Blu-ray and Digital HD include bonus content featuring stars… Continue reading Blu-Ray/DVD Release: FOCUS

Local Events: THE 8TH ANNUAL “OFF-CENTERED FILM FEST”

THE EPIC THREE-DAY CELEBRATION OF CRAFT BEER,  FOOD AND FILM RETURNS TO AUSTIN APRIL 23-25    HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE ROLLING ROADSHOW WITH TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS  AND CABIN BOY WITH CHRIS ELLIOTT AND ADAM RESNICK IN PERSON!   Austin, TX — Monday, April 6 2015 —- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and Dogfish Head Craft Brewery are proud to announce the… Continue reading Local Events: THE 8TH ANNUAL “OFF-CENTERED FILM FEST”