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Review: FURY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/director David Ayer and his crew bring an impressive visual style and outstanding editing and visual effects to Fury, but unfortunately has a script with some questionable writing.  This dark, gritty, and sometimes horrific war film has some truly impressive battle scenes, but the problems become… Continue reading Review: FURY

Review: ST. VINCENT

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) St. Vincent is a movie which treads familiar territory, but it is one whose heart is undeniable.  The process of revealing that heart is often a hilarious one. Bill Murray stars in the title role of an old curmudgeon who eventually finds some new joy in… Continue reading Review: ST. VINCENT

Review: THE BOOK OF LIFE

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) From producer Guillermo Del Toro, this fun and delightful animated family movie comes just in time for Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican and Hispanic holiday which honors loved ones who have passed away.  This vibrant film incorporates a love… Continue reading Review: THE BOOK OF LIFE

Review: THE BEST OF ME

By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Of all of the Nicholas Sparks film adaptations, The Notebook still remains the best. Since then, all others that have followed have ranged from good/mediocre to terrible.  The Best of Me falls into the terrible range.  As I sat through this contrivance of a romance with… Continue reading Review: THE BEST OF ME

Teaser Trailer: TOMORROWLAND

Here’s a first look from the new movie from Walt Disney Studios and director Brad Bird (The Incredibles, Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol).  Written by Bird and Damon Lindelof (Lost, Star Trek), and starring George Clooney, Britt Robertson, and Hugh Laurie, Tomorrowland promises to make the 2015 Memorial Day weekend more exciting.

Local Movie Events: AS YOU WISH: THE PRINCESS BRIDE WITH CARY ELWES IN PERSON

AS YOU WISH: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE’S ACTION PACK HOSTS THE PRINCESS BRIDE WITH STAR CARY ELWES! LIVE EVENT IN AUSTIN STREAMED TO ALAMO LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE. PLUS THE DEBUT OF NEW ACTION PACK COLLECTIBLE LINE.   Austin, TX — The Alamo Drafthouse and its Action Pack programming / events division are excited to announce they’re joining forces with Simon &… Continue reading Local Movie Events: AS YOU WISH: THE PRINCESS BRIDE WITH CARY ELWES IN PERSON

Movie News: BIG HERO 6

WALT DISNEY RECORDS’ BIG HERO 6 SOUNDTRACK FEATURES ORIGINAL SONG “IMMORTALS” FROM FALL OUT BOY AND SCORE BY HENRY JACKMAN   PRE-ORDER BEGINS TODAY   SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE DIGITALLY ON NOVEMBER 4 AND ON CD NOVEMBER 24 Burbank, CA – October 14, 2014 – The Big Hero 6 original motion picture soundtrack will be available at digital retail on November… Continue reading Movie News: BIG HERO 6

Local Film News: AFS VIEWFINDERS

(Austin, TX)–Austin Film Society (AFS) is thrilled to announce the launch of new film editorial website, AFS Viewfinders. The site will be updated daily with articles, image galleries, videos and other material generated or curated by Austin Film Society staff and guest contributors.