Daniel Durant starred in the Oscar-winning film CODA as Leo Rossi, a teenager whose sister is the only hearing member of the family. The film featured international filmmaker Eugenio Derbez (Instructions Not Included) as the music teacher. CODA (2021) won three Academy Awards, and audiences everywhere learned of this great cast. Now, Durant stars in… Continue reading AFF Movie Review: Silent Notes – World Premiere of Crime Thriller Stars CODA’s Daniel Durant
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Austin Film Festival 2024: Color Book- a tale of love and loss
‘Color Book,’ directed by David Fortune, is a poignant exploration of love, resilience, and community through the bond between a father and son. The story follows Lucky, a recently widowed father played with remarkable depth by William Catlett, as he embarks on a journey with his son Mason, portrayed with authenticity by Jeremiah Alexander Daniels,… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2024: Color Book- a tale of love and loss
Austin Film Festival 2024: Black Dog -a slowburn Western-esque man and his dog tale
In ‘Black Dog’, director Guan Hu brings his lens to the edges of the Gobi Desert, capturing a dusty, desolate town in northwestern China where modernity and isolation clash with striking visual detail. The story follows Lang (Eddie Peng), an ex-con returning to his hometown after serving time for an alleged murder. Lang’s homecoming isn’t… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2024: Black Dog -a slowburn Western-esque man and his dog tale
AFF Movie Review: Artifact War – Eye-Opening Documentary Uncovering Another Art Theft
By now, people may have viewed feature films such as Monuments Men and Woman in Gold (2014) about stolen artworks in Europe. These films were shown in theaters and are likely available for streaming. These films were about art theft during WW II, and now a documentary film about a more current theft has been… Continue reading AFF Movie Review: Artifact War – Eye-Opening Documentary Uncovering Another Art Theft
Austin Film Festival 2024: Adjunct – a heartfelt indie film
In his heartfelt indie film Adjunct, writer-director Ron Najor plays the dual roles of leading actor and filmmaker. The film tells the story of a struggling academic who discovers the precariousness of his place in the academic world. Unassuming yet thought-provoking, Adjunct is a profoundly personal exploration of purpose and resilience in a system that… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2024: Adjunct – a heartfelt indie film
Austin Film Festival 2024: Bird – A haunting exploration of childhood
Andrea Arnold’s ‘Bird’ is a poetic, haunting exploration of childhood on society’s fringes, anchored by a mesmerizing performance from Nykiya Adams as Bailey, a 12-year-old girl navigating the harsh realities of life in Gravesend, North Kent. Arnold crafts a coming-of-age tale pulsing with raw authenticity and wonder, capturing the bittersweet journey of growing up amid… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2024: Bird – A haunting exploration of childhood
Movie News: Austin Jewish Film Festival Begins October 31 and Includes In Person and Virtual Options
The 22nd Austin Jewish Film Festival will be held in person from October 31 to November 10, 2024, followed by an online session from November 15 to 24. The Austin Jewish Film Festival’s 2024 lineup is available. In addition to viewing the films, three of which are world premieres, there will be Q&A events with… Continue reading Movie News: Austin Jewish Film Festival Begins October 31 and Includes In Person and Virtual Options
AFF Filmmaker Interview: Special Delivery – 2024 Austin Film Festival Film Jury Award Winner
Special Delivery was screened at the Austin Film Festival (AFF) 2024. According to the jury award news release from AFF, the short romantic comedy from writer/director Emily Everhard won the Enderby Entertainment Fellowship Award. The short romantic comedy features foley artist Sandy (Kate Owens, “The Other Black Girl” TV series), and the male adult star… Continue reading AFF Filmmaker Interview: Special Delivery – 2024 Austin Film Festival Film Jury Award Winner
AFF Movie Review: The Fetch – Irish Folklore Learned in Childhood Surfaces in Trauma for Adult
The film is good overall, but I had issues with it from the beginning. J.C. Doler’s first feature made its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival, playing in their Dark Matters Features section. Genre fans will be able to view it at a second screening during the festival. Doler co-wrote the screenplay along with… Continue reading AFF Movie Review: The Fetch – Irish Folklore Learned in Childhood Surfaces in Trauma for Adult
Austin Film Festival: Crossword – a haunting thriller about unthinkable loss
Director Michael Vlamis’ ‘Crossword’ is an elegantly crafted thriller that dives into the haunting complexities of grief, obsession, and the painful fragmentation of a family dealing with the worst imaginable tragedy. The story follows Tessa (Aurora Perrineau) and James (Michael Vlamis), a couple torn apart by the accidental drowning of their young daughter. Each character… Continue reading Austin Film Festival: Crossword – a haunting thriller about unthinkable loss