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Review: CALVARY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The main theme of this near pitch black comedy can be summed up in one popular Christian adage: “What would Jesus do?” One doesn’t have to be a devout Christian, or  a Christian at all for that matter, to have a general understanding of Jesus’ story… Continue reading Review: CALVARY

Movie News: REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS

A24 and DirecTV have teamed up on REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS, directed by Andrew Lau & Andrew Loo, and executive produced by Martin Scorsese. The film will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.  DirecTV will immediately follow with an exclusive 30-day window beginning September 11, followed by an A24 theatrical release… Continue reading Movie News: REVENGE OF THE GREEN DRAGONS

Local Events: ALMA Presents: WOMEN IN LATIN MUSIC SHOWCASE

                     Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA)                    Women in Latin Music 2014 showcase                       Sunday, August 17, 2014, 2 PM to 8:00                    Moose Lodge #1735                              2103 E. M. Franklin Avenue, Austin, Texas 78723 COVER:                  $10 Admission presale and $15 at the door The Women in Latin Music showcase is hosted by the Austin Latino… Continue reading Local Events: ALMA Presents: WOMEN IN LATIN MUSIC SHOWCASE

Local News: AFS GRAND JURY

(AUSTIN, TX)—The Austin Film Society announces the three jurors who will determine the recipients of this year’s $115,000 Austin Film Society Grant. The grant, which started in 1996 and is awarded annually, has given $1.35 million in cash and $157,790 in goods and services to over 385 film and video projects.  The panel is in… Continue reading Local News: AFS GRAND JURY

Local News: AFCA Announces Its New Inductees

AUSTIN FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION WELCOMES SIX NEW MEMBERS   Austin, Texas — The Austin Film Critics Association is pleased to announce its selection of six new members to its 2014 roster:   Taylor Devorsky has written film reviews for GotchaMovies.com since July 2013. Taylor is a radio-television-film student at The University of Texas at Austin,… Continue reading Local News: AFCA Announces Its New Inductees

Review: INTO THE STORM

By Laurie Coker Rating: D+/C- Anyone who has ever been in or near a tornado should avoid Into the Storm, because its creators offer impressively realistic storm sequences demonstrating the dramatic destruction of these unpredictable weather phenomena.  I have only seen one in my life and have viewed these storms’ devastation. While watching director Steven… Continue reading Review: INTO THE STORM

Movie News: Fall Slate for Columbia Pictures

THE EQUALIZER                       Action Thriller                       September 26, 2014           In The Equalizer, Denzel Washington plays McCall, a man who believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when McCall meets Teri (Chloë Grace Moretz), a young girl under the… Continue reading Movie News: Fall Slate for Columbia Pictures

Review: THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY

By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) If brash space warriors, street-wise, fighting turtles, or any of the usual, big-budget summer fare doesn’t tickle your fancy, perhaps this charming, understated film about cultures coming together over a passion for cuisine is the right ticket to purchase this weekend.  Based on the book by Richard… Continue reading Review: THE HUNDRED-FOOT JOURNEY

Review: INTO THE STORM

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In 1996, director Jan de Bont served movie audiences an awe-inspiring, visual and aural cinematic experience called Twister. The film which stars Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt and the late Philip Seymour Hoffman made for a fun and exciting trip to theaters, but certain has its share… Continue reading Review: INTO THE STORM