The Strangers Chapter 1, which opened theatrically in various Austin theaters and other cities on May 17 from Lionsgate, is now readily available (as of June 7, 2024) for streaming through PEST (Premium Electronic Sell-Through for a one-time fee, offers a specific piece of digital content to be purchased or licensed earlier than its traditional… Continue reading Movie News: The Strangers Chapter 1 is Available Now for Streaming
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BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE Is Good Fun, But Is Starting To Show The Wear Of The Franchise.
Twenty-nine years after Michael Bay’s first Bad Boys debuted in theaters, the fourth installment of this beloved movie franchise is unbelievably playing in theaters. This film saga has a strong following. Otherwise, why would movie producers continue to keep pumping out further installments? So far, I have enjoyed every single movie with varying degrees of… Continue reading BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE Is Good Fun, But Is Starting To Show The Wear Of The Franchise.
THE WATCHERS Shows That M. Night Shyamalan’s Daughter Has Skills As A Director.
In her feature debut as a director, Ishana Night Shyamalan demonstrates a promising affinity for visuals, atmosphere, and suspense, reminiscent of her father’s style. While her storytelling, particularly pacing, still has room for growth, I am genuinely intrigued by what Ishana Shyamalan delivers in her first feature film. It’s a journey that leaves me hopeful… Continue reading THE WATCHERS Shows That M. Night Shyamalan’s Daughter Has Skills As A Director.
Movie News: Love, Jamie – Now on PBS, Grand Jury Prize Winner at 2023 OUTFEST
SYNOPSIS: LOVE, JAMIE explores the story of artist Jamie Diaz, a trans woman and self-taught artist who has spent nearly 30 years in a men’s prison in Texas. Cast: Jamie Diaz, Gabriel Joffe, Daniel Cooney LOVE, JAMIE is a film about pride, chosen family, and the transcendent power of art. In 2013, Gabriel Joffe was… Continue reading Movie News: Love, Jamie – Now on PBS, Grand Jury Prize Winner at 2023 OUTFEST
Movie Review: HIT MAN Is A Charming Winner and Linklater’s Sexiest Film
Richard Linklater, a renowned filmmaker from Austin, brings us a unique blend of fun and steamy romance in his latest movie, loosely based on the true story of Hit Man by Skip Hollandsworth. Set in Houston, Texas, Hollandsworth’s story revolves around the actual ‘hitman,’ Gary Johnson, a contract employee for the police who posed as… Continue reading Movie Review: HIT MAN Is A Charming Winner and Linklater’s Sexiest Film
Movie Review: IN A VIOLENT NATURE Has Some Wicked Kills, But Is Otherwise Tedious
Meet the new slasher. However, in some ways it is similar to the old slasher, save for some ingeniously gory and brutal killings, and the perspective from which it is shot. Canadian filmmaker Chris Nash takes some story and thematic ideas from the Friday the 13 franchise, presents them in a more experimental way with… Continue reading Movie Review: IN A VIOLENT NATURE Has Some Wicked Kills, But Is Otherwise Tedious
Movie News: Sci-Fi Comedy Invaders from Proxima B Now on VOD
Invaders from Proxima B premiered at the 2023 Austin Film Festival, and it was an entertaining film enjoyed by audiences. I liked the family-friendly script when I viewed the film at the festival and am glad that a broader audience could see it. The Sci-Fi Comedy will be available in the United States and Canada,… Continue reading Movie News: Sci-Fi Comedy Invaders from Proxima B Now on VOD
Movie Review: After Austin Film Festival 2023, The Big Bend has Theatrical Release in Austin, TX
Written and directed by Brett Wagner, The Big Bend is a unique mix of reality and fiction. It is based on an incident in which one of his friend’s children (The Big Bend’s film’s producer Aaron Brown) was briefly lost in the national park. It’s an experience that stuck with him, and that’s where the… Continue reading Movie Review: After Austin Film Festival 2023, The Big Bend has Theatrical Release in Austin, TX
Movie Review: THE DEAD DON’T HURT – Vicky Krieps Excels in Viggo Mortensen’s Western
Having grown up with my family watching Westerns, especially the ones my maternal grandmother favored on certain evenings after dinner, I am fond of watching any “new” films set in the old Western days. I say “new” because it is hard to find an original story that does not contain a saloon full of men… Continue reading Movie Review: THE DEAD DON’T HURT – Vicky Krieps Excels in Viggo Mortensen’s Western
Movie Review: EZRA – Bleeker Street’s Family Drama Has Remarkable Performances
Synopsis from IMDb: Comedian Max co-parents autistic son Ezra with ex-wife Jenna. Faced with crucial decisions about Ezra’s future, Max and Ezra go on a life-changing cross-country road trip. This synopsis is brief and only relays what is needed. Once I learned that Bobby Cannavale was in the lead as Ezra’s father, I highly anticipated… Continue reading Movie Review: EZRA – Bleeker Street’s Family Drama Has Remarkable Performances