In the Summers is one of the many featured films offered during the aGLIFF’s PRISM 37 LGBTQ+ Film Festival held annually in Austin, TX. The film is a heartfelt family drama set in New Mexico. Synopsis- On a journey that spans the formative years of their lives, two sisters navigate their loving but volatile father… Continue reading Movie News: aGLIFF’s PRISM 37 LGBTQ+ Film Festival is Host to In the Summers Starring Residente
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Movie Review: Between the Temples – Jason Schwartzman a Grieving Cantor, then Carol Kane Appears
Jason Schwartzman (Rushmore and other Wes Anderson films) is an actor I like to follow because of how he can portray many different characters in a very talented way. In director/writer Nathan Silver’s Between the Temples, Schwartzman portrays Ben Gottlieb, a grieving cantor who works at a synagogue in upstate New York where Rabbi Bruce… Continue reading Movie Review: Between the Temples – Jason Schwartzman a Grieving Cantor, then Carol Kane Appears
Movie News: aGLIFF/PRISM 37 Film Festival 2024 Returns from August 21 -25th in Austin, TX
Austin’s oldest film festival and the premiere LGBTQ+ film fest of the Southwest, aGLIFF, announces the features program selection for the 37th annual festival PRISM 37, which will take place in person August 21–25, 2024, in Austin, TX. The annual event will be celebrated throughout the vibrant city of Austin with screenings, events, Q&As, and… Continue reading Movie News: aGLIFF/PRISM 37 Film Festival 2024 Returns from August 21 -25th in Austin, TX
Movie Review: Art of a Hit – Rock Band Members in Drama and Horror – Lite Feature Film
Art of a Hit is listed as a “rock-horror film” in some correspondence I read, and on IMDb, the film is listed as a “horror and music” film. There is some emphasis on “horror,” but for most horror film fans, be aware that this is horror–lite, emphasizing the drama throughout the script. The horror scenes… Continue reading Movie Review: Art of a Hit – Rock Band Members in Drama and Horror – Lite Feature Film
Movie Review: Cuando Todo Arde (When Everything Burns) – Wildfire Destruction in Argentina
The short film Cuando Todo Arde (When Everything Burns) by director/writer María Belén Poncio has screened at this year’s Hollyshorts Film Festival. The film is fiction based on an actual conflict: intentional wildfires are occurring in the protected lands of Argentina for development purposes and are destroying the native forest. Although the characters and situations… Continue reading Movie Review: Cuando Todo Arde (When Everything Burns) – Wildfire Destruction in Argentina
My Penguin Friend – the healing power of love crosses an ocean
‘My Penguin Friend ‘is a heartwarming and visually stunning family adventure that takes audiences on a journey of unexpected friendship, resilience, and the healing power of love. Directed by David Schurmann and featuring an international cast led by Jean Reno and Adriana Barraza, this film is a poignant exploration of how a simple act of… Continue reading My Penguin Friend – the healing power of love crosses an ocean
Movie Review – One for the Road – Hollyshorts Film Festival Short based on a Stephen King Story
Directed by Daniel Carsenty (Berlinale Talents alums, After Spring Comes Fall), Corey Slater (The Box) wrote One for the Road. The script is based on a short story by Stephen King. King gave the team the right to use his story to create their film. Carsenty reached out to King to help him transition from… Continue reading Movie Review – One for the Road – Hollyshorts Film Festival Short based on a Stephen King Story
Hollyshorts Film Festival Movie Review: The Middle–Life Choices and the Consequences
The Middle follows Joanna Baca (Victoria Moroles), a teen navigating the aftermath of a tragic event while balancing family loyalty and truth in a small desert town. The film explores desert life’s lifestyle, beauty, and dysfunction, offering an authentic portrayal rarely seen in cinema. The Middle is a coming-of-age drama set against the sun-stained backdrop… Continue reading Hollyshorts Film Festival Movie Review: The Middle–Life Choices and the Consequences
Movie News: The Instigators – Apple Original Films Global Debut on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024
Apple Original Films celebrated the world premiere of The Instigators last week before the film opened in select theaters on August 2, 2024. The global debut on Apple TV+ is set for August 9, 2024. Earlier this week, I went to my local Cinemark theater to check out their “Secret Movie Series,” where you pay… Continue reading Movie News: The Instigators – Apple Original Films Global Debut on Apple TV+ on August 9, 2024
Movie News: Despicable Me 4 Available to Own or Rent on Digital While also Still in Theaters
As Gru and his Minions continue to dominate global box office charts, Despicable Me 4 will be available exclusively on digital platforms to own or rent from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. This latest installment now includes two never-before-seen Minion Mini-Movies, “Benny’s Birthday” and “Game Over and Over,” only when you purchase from participating retailers nationwide,… Continue reading Movie News: Despicable Me 4 Available to Own or Rent on Digital While also Still in Theaters