David Fincher’s ‘The Killer’ offers a chilling glimpse into the mind of an assassin, portrayed with meticulous brilliance by Michael Fassbender. Guided by the mantra of “Stick to the plan, trust no one,” the film unfolds as a brooding action thriller, delving into the neo-noir landscape crafted from the pages of French comic books by… Continue reading ‘The Killer’: Fincher’s Symphony of Precision in a Soulless World
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AFF 2023 Film Review: Documentary about Celebrity Chef has Texas Premiere – Susan Feniger. Forked
Filmmaker Liz Lachman’s documentary, Susan Feniger. Forked had the World Premiere at the REELING2023: the 41st Chicago LGTBQ+ International Film Festival on September 24, where the film won the Audience Award. It went on to three other festivals and now is making its Texas premiere at the 30th annual Austin Film Festival. Folks in the… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: Documentary about Celebrity Chef has Texas Premiere – Susan Feniger. Forked
AFF 2023 Film Review: For When You Get Lost WP at AFF
For When You Get Lost made its World Premiere at the Austin Film Festival this month and was a nominee for AFF’s Comedy Vanguard Jury Award. The feature film is directed by Michelle Steffes (Short Term 12 producer) and written by actor/producer/writer Jennifer Sorenson (Orphan is the New Orange). For When You Get Lost is… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: For When You Get Lost WP at AFF
AFF 2023 Film Review: World Premiere of Grapefruit at Austin Film Festival
Chase Joliet’s directorial debut, Grapefruit, celebrated its World Premiere at this year’s Austin Film Festival and is competing for the Austin Film Festival’s Best Narrative Feature award. Joliet (It Comes At Night, To The Wonder, Voyage Of Time) wrote and directed his feature film starring Joliet as Travis Williams, alongside his wife Steph Barkley as… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: World Premiere of Grapefruit at Austin Film Festival
AFF 2023 Film Review: documentary Studio One Forever Screening at the Austin Film Festival Twice
Director Marc Saltarelli’s feature documentary, Studio One Forever, has been on the festival circuit for the past few months and has won four awards. After world premiering at the 2023 Outfest LA LGBTQ+ film festival, it is now available to view during the Austin Film Festival on Friday, October 27th, at 9:15 pm in The… Continue reading AFF 2023 Film Review: documentary Studio One Forever Screening at the Austin Film Festival Twice
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S May Be A Great Game, But Is Not A Good Movie
Based on the video game series created by Scott Cawthon, this movie adaptation attempts to translate the popular game franchise for cinema. Still, it needs to catch up when it comes to story development. Going into this screening, I knew little about this game’s lore but hoped the filmmakers would deliver an exciting and fun… Continue reading FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S May Be A Great Game, But Is Not A Good Movie
THE KILLER Marks a Return to Form For Actor Michael Fassbender
After a string of movies that were either misses or bombs and a three-year hiatus from acting, Michael Fassbender is finally back with a riveting, intriguing, and, sometimes, very amusing movie courtesy of director David Fincher. Based on the French comic book series by Alexis “Matz” Nolent and Luc Jacamon, The Killer gives the beloved… Continue reading THE KILLER Marks a Return to Form For Actor Michael Fassbender
AFF 2023 Review: Award winning Documentary Home is a Hotel Arrives in Austin
Filmmaker Kevin Duncan Wong’s award-winning documentary, Home Is a Hotel, will be offered twice at the Austin Film Festival and is a must-see for anyone who has seen or known of individuals who struggle with homelessness and housing affordability. Over the past few years, homelessness has been an issue across the United States and, most… Continue reading AFF 2023 Review: Award winning Documentary Home is a Hotel Arrives in Austin
Naples International Film Festival Review: Long December
Naples International Film Festival Review: Long DecemberStephen Williams (of the band Jude Moses) stars as G-abe in Thomas Torrey’s narrative feature film, Long December. It recently had its world premiere at the Heartland International Film Festival and is now on the way to having the Florida Premiere at the Naples International Film Festival this week… Continue reading Naples International Film Festival Review: Long December
THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
The animated reimagining of the Oscar Wilde classic, The Canterville Ghost, is now available from director Kim Burdon (Stressed Eric) alongside co-director Robert Chandler (The Amazing Maurice), based on a screenplay by writers Giles New and Keiron Self. The Canterville Ghost is engaging, less so for adults familiar with the story, but it is a… Continue reading THE CANTERVILLE GHOST