By Laurie Coker As always, the face of downtown changes as the music festival kicks off and throngs of fans and bands flood into the city. Parking prices sky rocket, lines grow, fashion changes significantly and film badge holders grow a tad grumpier. Still we plug on, hopefully of catching a gem in film, weary… Continue reading SXSW: It’s Hump Daaaaay!
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SXSW: New Experience, Old Resident
By: Nikki May You’re taught a few things when you’re born and raised in Austin: Music is life, breakfast tacos can be eaten at any time of day, and SXSW means that downtown should be avoided if you want any chance of keeping your sanity and patience. Rightfully so. It wasn’t until I was older… Continue reading SXSW: New Experience, Old Resident
SXSW: Days Two and Three
By Laurie Coker SXSW, typically a bit of a zoo, never ceases to amaze me. While I get used to the whole nature of things changing downtown mid week, with the music folks coming in, it appears that crazy, wildly dressed and plain outlandish is still the order of the day on Sixth street. Since… Continue reading SXSW: Days Two and Three
SXSW: First Day – First LOOK!
By Laurie Coker SXSW went into full swing yesterday afternoon and after interviewing the gracious cast of Premature, including Alan Tudyk, intern Nikki May and I grabbed pizza slices on the run and headed to the red carpet to meet the cast and crew of Chef, a delightful, funny and yes, super cute and fun… Continue reading SXSW: First Day – First LOOK!
Review: MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) I vaguely remember the Rocky & Bullwinkle cartoons as a kid (happens with age), and honestly don’t even remember the Peabody’s Improbably History Segments that appeared on the Bullwinkle shows. As usual, I like to do a little research when I review a film based on… Continue reading Review: MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN
Review: 300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) The main reason I saw this film is because my teenage nephew was interested. I reminded myself that I had enjoyed the first film with Gerard Butler so I decided to give this one a look. Greek general Themistokles leads the charge against invading Persian forces… Continue reading Review: 300 RISE OF AN EMPIRE
Review: 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The decision to make this follow up to Zach Snyder’s first film much more than a “Picks up where they left off” sequel makes this movie a richer and fuller installment than I was expecting. As a fan of 300 and Zach Snyder’s incredible visual style… Continue reading Review: 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE
Screening Pass Giveaway: NEED FOR SPEED
TVR is giving away passes (good for two people) to this advance screening scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 7:30 pm. We will randomly choose winners from the entries received. No purchase is necessary. Must be 18 or older to enter. See this movie early and free of charge before it opens in theaters!
Movie News: The 86th Annual Academy Awards Recap
By Mark Saldana Last night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out golden statuettes to actors and filmmakers for their achievements in 2013. Everything seemed to go without a hitch and strictly by the book. In fact the awards presentation was so “by the book” that it lacked fun and excitement. There was no… Continue reading Movie News: The 86th Annual Academy Awards Recap
Review: SON OF GOD
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For many years, the story of Jesus has been portrayed in various films of the theatrical and television varieties. Some of these have made waves because of graphic or controversial content (The Passion of the Christ, The Last Temptation of Christ). Others have kept the story… Continue reading Review: SON OF GOD