Review: BEFORE MIDNIGHT

By Laurie Coker Rating: A Few films can sustain characters like Richard Linklater’s films Before Sunrise (1994), Before Sunset (2004) and now, nine years later, his newest in the series Before Midnight, but because they are richly drawn and immensely engaging, we follow along in their lives with interest and curiosity. We can find comfort… Continue reading Review: BEFORE MIDNIGHT

Review: HANGOVER PART III

By: Laurie Coker Rating: F Notably, as my male critic friends pointed out at the screening, I am NOT the target demographic for the new Hangover film, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, and Ken Jeong, reprising their roles and proving some men never learn. I went in whining from the start, convinced the… Continue reading Review: HANGOVER PART III

Movie News: THE BOOK OF JOE

ACTION SCI-FI SHORT PRODUCED IN AUSTIN PREMIERES AT THE SEATTLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Austin based filmmaking team Mario James Pena (Writer/Director) and Dana Archip (Producer) are premiering their latest short film THE BOOK OF JOE at the world renowned Seattle International Film Festival.

Local Movie News: AMC TO JUDGE AFF’S PILOT AWARD

    AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AMC AS NEW SPONSOR FOR THE 2013 ONE HOUR PILOT AWARD Austin, TX – May 20, 2013 – Austin Film Festival (AFF) is proud to announce that AMC is the official sponsor and judge for the One-Hour Pilot Award of the 2013 Teleplay Competition.  The AMC One-Hour Pilot Award… Continue reading Local Movie News: AMC TO JUDGE AFF’S PILOT AWARD

Review: GIMME THE LOOT

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) As I watched this feature film debut by writer/director Adam Leon, I could not help, but compare it to the feature film debut by veteran director Martin Scorsese.  In the late 1960s, Scorsese worked on a student film for N.Y.U. which eventually was released as Who’s… Continue reading Review: GIMME THE LOOT