By Laurie Coker Rating: A I’ve said in again and again. A perfectly preformed character-driven film trumps most other films. Rich, well-imagined characters are what make What Maisie Knew a beautiful film. While I am familiar with author Henry James, I knew nothing about the movie before seeing it, except that I had seen a… Continue reading Review: What Maisie Knew
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Review: PACIFIC RIM
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 2.5 (Out of 5 Reels) I went into this film expecting a testosterone festival and I got exactly what I expected. As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate… Continue reading Review: PACIFIC RIM
Review: GROWN UPS 2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 1 (Out of 4 Stars) I received some grief from friends and fellow critics for actually enjoying the first Grown Ups and for giving it a favorable review (3 Stars). The humor in that Happy Madison movie is juvenile and sophomoric, but what can I say? It made me laugh. I… Continue reading Review: GROWN UPS 2
Review: PACIFIC RIM
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) As a kid I grew up watching animated stories of robots or robot-like machines operated by people (mecha). In fact, my first exposure to Japanese anime came courtesy of cable television which would broadcast the Force Five episodes that inspired the Shogun Warrior toys. As a… Continue reading Review: PACIFIC RIM
Review: THE WAY WAY BACK
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After reading a synopsis of this film or watching a trailer, one might question the need for another coming-of-age summer vacation movie. Especially after watching and enjoying The Kings of Summer quite recently, not to mention years of countless other films I watched in my youth,… Continue reading Review: THE WAY WAY BACK
Red Band Movie Trailer: OLDBOY
Here’s the first trailer for Spike Lee’s remake of the highly acclaimed South Korean film. This is the red band trailer which is recommended only for mature audiences (17 & older).
Local Events: Austin Film Society’s Special Advance Screening of WHAT MAISIE KNEW
The Austin Film Society presents the Special Advance Screening of WHAT MAISIE KNEW with directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel in attendance! WHO: Austin Film Society and directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel WHAT: Special Advance Screening of WHAT MAISIE KNEW WHEN: Tuesday, July 9 at 7:30 PM WHERE: AFS at the Marchesa (6226 Middle Fiskville Rd) TICKETS: FREE for AFS… Continue reading Local Events: Austin Film Society’s Special Advance Screening of WHAT MAISIE KNEW
DVD Giveaway Contest: THE HAPPY POET
TVR has a pair of DVD copies of this Austin homegrown indie comedy.
Surprise Screening Pass Giveaway: TURBO
TVR has some passes good for four to give away to an advance screening of this movie scheduled for Saturday July 13 at 10:00 am.
Review: DESPICABLE ME 2
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 4.5 (Out 0f 5 Reels) I truly enjoyed the first Despicable Me film and looked forward to seeing the latest installment. What drew me into liking the first film was the dynamic between Gru (Steve Carell) a master villain and three orphans who come to his door to sell him cookies… Continue reading Review: DESPICABLE ME 2