By Renee’ Collins Rating: 2 (Out of 5 Reels) I hoped the latest installment of Kick-Ass would be as good if not better than the first but alas, we don’t always get what we want. The costumed high-school hero Kick-Ass joins with a group of normal citizens who have been inspired to fight crime in… Continue reading Review: KICK-ASS 2
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Review: AUSTENLAND
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out of 5 Reels) Let me start by saying that I am an absolute and complete fan of all that is Jane Austen. So, it is not surprising that I was very much looking forward to seeing this film. Obsessed with the BBC production of “Pride and Prejudice”, a woman travels… Continue reading Review: AUSTENLAND
Review: KICK-ASS 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) The path to heroism is not always the same for all versions of this archetype. In Kick-Ass, Dave Lizewski (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) dreams of becoming a costumed hero like the kind he reads about in comics. When he attempts to emulate these characters, he mostly ends up… Continue reading Review: KICK-ASS 2
Review: JOBS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) For those worried or concerned about Ashton Kutcher’s performance as the technology “i-con” Steve Jobs, fear not. Kutcher knocks it out of the park, perfectly capturing his manner of speaking, body language and unusual gait. Jobs’ charisma and passion for his products is perfectly recreated. In… Continue reading Review: JOBS
Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The Spectacular Now is an interesting title. The film actually never makes a spectacle of reality-based teenage drama. The scenarios in the story have an earthy and honest quality to them as do the characters. Adapting the novel by Tim Tharp, director James Ponsoldt and writers… Continue reading Review: THE SPECTACULAR NOW
Review: THE BUTLER
By Laurie Coker Rating: B+ It is easy to love a film, in spite of a sometimes heavy handed director, if for nothing more than an exceptional cast. Scripted by Danny Strong, Lee Daniels’ civil rights era film meanders perhaps a bit too much in places, but because of the talents of Forest Whitaker and… Continue reading Review: THE BUTLER
Movie News: BIRTH OF THE LIVING DEAD
First Run Features and Glass Eye Pix presents a documentary by Rob Kuhns Opens November 6 in New York at IFC Center1968. PEACE. LOVE. AND THE UNDEAD.
Blu-ray/DVD News: THOMAS & FRIENDS: KING OF THE RAILWAY-THE MOVIE
It’s Full Steam Ahead on the Island of Sodor with Thomas and his engine friends in the all-new CG animated movie Thomas & Friends®: King of the Railway coming to Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and Video on Demand September 17 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. King of the Railway –… Continue reading Blu-ray/DVD News: THOMAS & FRIENDS: KING OF THE RAILWAY-THE MOVIE
Blu-ray News: THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
“Riveting, eye-opening, and thought-provoking…Achieves what history, at its best, ought to do… can’t recommend it highly enough.” – Glenn Greenwald, The Guardian “Untold History is the most important historical narrative of this century; a carefully researched and brilliantly rendered account.” – Martin Sherwin, Pulitzer Prize-winning coauthor of American … Continue reading Blu-ray News: THE UNTOLD HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES
Local News: AFCA SELECTS THREE NEW MEMBERS
Austin, Texas — The Austin Film Critics Association is pleased to announce its selection of three new members to its 2013 roster: