By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) I have to say that this is one of the more difficult reviews I have written, and perhaps have yet to write. The controversial subject matter of the film, along with my personal beliefs on said material must be set aside to objectively critique the film. … Continue reading Review: OBVIOUS CHILD
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Movie Contest: PITCH PERFECT 2
Are you the biggest PITCH PERFECT fan out there? We are excited to share Universal Pictures’ aca-awesome new contest that just launched on Facebook. One lucky fan will get the chance to win a trip to the set of PITCH PERFECT 2!
Surprise Screening Pass Giveaway: OBVIOUS CHILD
TVR has an opportunity for our readers to score passes to an advance screening of Obvious Child. The screening will take place this Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. Passes will be available for up to two people. No purchase is necessary. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie a few days early and free of… Continue reading Surprise Screening Pass Giveaway: OBVIOUS CHILD
Review: THE SIGNAL
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) How much character development should a movie provide for its audience so that they care about said characters? This is a question I pondered after leaving William Eubank’s film The Signal. I have my screening guest to thank for making me take this subject under consideration. As… Continue reading Review: THE SIGNAL
Review: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Every summer movie season has its expected share of sequels. So far, Amazing Spider-Man 2 wasn’t so amazing, while X-Men: Days of Future Past revitalized a long running franchise that has had its share of ups and downs. In 2010, DreamWorks Animation started a potentially successful… Continue reading Review: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2
Review: 22 JUMP STREET
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) 22 Jump Street is one of two very different sequels ( the other being How to Train Your Dragon 2) opening this week. Still, these two follow-ups do have something in common with each other. They are both well done second installments that more than satisfy, but don’t outshine their predecessors. Directors Phil… Continue reading Review: 22 JUMP STREET
Movie Trailer: BIRDMAN
BIRDMAN or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance is a black comedy that tells the story of an actor (Michael Keaton) – famous for portraying an iconic superhero – as he struggles to mount a Broadway play. In the days leading up to opening night, he battles his ego and attempts to recover his family, his… Continue reading Movie Trailer: BIRDMAN
Movie Trailer: THE INTERVIEW
In the action-comedy The Interview, Dave Skylark (James Franco) and his producer Aaron Rapoport (Seth Rogen) run the popular celebrity tabloid TV show “Skylark Tonight.” When they discover that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un is a fan of the show, they land an interview with him in an attempt to legitimize themselves as journalists. As… Continue reading Movie Trailer: THE INTERVIEW
Movie Trailer: DUMB AND DUMBER TO
The first trailer to the sequel to Dumb & Dumber has arrived! The Farrelly Brothers have returned to direct and so have lead actors Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels to reprise respective roles of Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne. It has been twenty years since the first film opened in theaters and had people laughing and talking!… Continue reading Movie Trailer: DUMB AND DUMBER TO
Movie News/Local Events: AFS July Programming
WHO: Austin Film Society WHAT: AFS Programming & Events WHEN: July 2014 WHERE: AFS at the Marchesa (6226 Middle Fiskville Rd) and AFS Screening Room (1901 E. 51st St.) WEB: http://www.austinfilm.org/calendar About Austin Film Society The Austin Film Society empowers our community to make, watch and love film and creative media. Through Austin Studios, which AFS opened… Continue reading Movie News/Local Events: AFS July Programming