Austin, Texas – February 3, 2015 – Marking its 22nd year, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced the features lineup for this year’s event, running March 13 – 21, 2015 in Austin, Texas. The 2015 slate showcases independent discoveries from emerging directors, auteur-driven comedies and works by master filmmakers. During the… Continue reading Local Movie News: SXSW FILM 2015 FEATURES LINEUP
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Review: THE DEVIL’S VIOLINIST
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) This film depicts the life story of Italian violinist and composer, Niccolò Paganini, who rose to fame as a virtuoso in the early 19th Century (IMDB). Those who like period pieces will find themselves completely drawn into this wonderful film which delves into the life of… Continue reading Review: THE DEVIL’S VIOLINIST
Review: BLACK OR WHITE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For a film about some heavy topics as race relations, addiction, and child custody battles, I was rather perplexed that Mike Binder would choose a hackneyed climax that comes unexpectedly (not in a good way) and is so unnecessary and out of place. As for the… Continue reading Review: BLACK OR WHITE
Screening Pass Giveaway: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, February 10 at 7:00 p.m. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters! Based upon the acclaimed comic book and directed by Matthew… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE
Run-of-Engagement Pass Giveaway: A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
TVR is giving away passes to see A MOST VIOLENT YEAR during its theatrical run. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie free of charge! A MOST VIOLENT YEAR is a searing crime drama set in New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically the most dangerous year… Continue reading Run-of-Engagement Pass Giveaway: A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
Review: A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Written and directed by J.C. Chandor, this slow simmering period piece had me engaged and engrossed for almost all of the film’s run time. Then, in the last act of the story, it takes a serious “WTF?” moment that pretty much negates all of the drama… Continue reading Review: A MOST VIOLENT YEAR
Screening Pass Giveaway: SEVENTH SON
TVR is giving away passes (good for four people) to this advance screening scheduled for Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters! In a time of enchantments when legends and magic collide,… Continue reading Screening Pass Giveaway: SEVENTH SON
Trailer: FANTASTIC FOUR
The first teaser trailer for this summer’s action-adventure FANTASTIC FOUR has just been released by 20th Century Fox! Directed by Josh Trank and starring Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Toby Kebbell. FANTASTIC FOUR is a contemporary re-imagining of Marvel’s original and longest-running superhero team, and centers on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate… Continue reading Trailer: FANTASTIC FOUR
Review: MORTDECAI
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1 (Out of 4 Stars) I am grateful to have been one of the few Austin press members allowed to see this film early; however, my gratitude comes from not having to waste my money to do so. I have not read the novels which inspired this terrible movie, but if… Continue reading Review: MORTDECAI
Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1.5 (Out of 4 Stars) For those who have already seen various films about stalkers or obsessive admirers (particularly the 1996 film Fear), have pretty much already seen The Boy Next Door. This latest version embraces just about every stalker movie cliche available and has very few surprises to offer. Though… Continue reading Review: THE BOY NEXT DOOR