THE BOXTROLLS – In Theaters Everywhere Beginning September 26th Story: A family event movie from the creators of “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” that introduces audiences to a new breed of family – The Boxtrolls, a community of quirky, mischievous creatures who have lovingly raised a human boy named Eggs (voiced by Isaac Hempstead Wright) in the… Continue reading Movie News: Focus Features Fall Movie Preview
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Blu-ray Release: BATMAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Celebrating 75 Years of Caped Crusader Entertainment… Batman 25th Anniversary Edition Debuts November 11 in New Diamond Luxe Packaging Burbank, Calif., August 14, 2014 – To help mark Warner Bros. Entertainment (WBE) and DC Entertainment’s milestone 75th anniversary of DC Comics’ popular Batman character, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) will release Batman 25th Anniversary Two-Disc… Continue reading Blu-ray Release: BATMAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Review: WHAT IF
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Originally titled, The F Word, What If is a typical, but charming romantic comedy that answers the question, “What if close friends gamble with their relationship and become more than friends?” While the process of discovering the answers (within the context of this story and characters),… Continue reading Review: WHAT IF
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