The 32nd Annual Austin Film Festival hosted the World Premiere of the feature film Sacrificios (Sacrifices), seen by audiences for the first time anywhere, as stated in an interview with Director Mauricio Chernovetzky and co-writer Alexander Ioshpe. They stated during the interview that they had not yet seen the film together in a theater and… Continue reading AFF 2025 Review: Sacrificios- A Haunting Tale of Grief and a Parent’s Action
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AFF 2025 News: Rhythm Is A Dancer Celebrates Its World Premiere at Austin Film Festival
Directed and written by Lauren Caster, RHYTHM IS A DANCER had its world premiere at the Austin Film Festival on Sunday, October 26th, with Caster and members of the cast and crew in attendance. The heartfelt coming-of-age drama marks Caster’s feature-film debut and stars Caster herself as Ro, a struggling dancer who returns home after… Continue reading AFF 2025 News: Rhythm Is A Dancer Celebrates Its World Premiere at Austin Film Festival
AFF 2025 – Cruel Hands:
Some films subtly creep under your skin, tightening their hold until you realize you’ve been holding your breath. Cruel Hands, directed by Al Kalyk and co-written with Matthew Kalyk, is one of those films. I saw it at the 2025 Austin Film Festival, and although I couldn’t stay for the Q&A afterward, the story has… Continue reading AFF 2025 – Cruel Hands:
AFF 2025-Crystal Cross: a story of love, hope, and second chances
Premiering at the 2025 Austin Film Festival, Crystal Cross surprised me in the best way. On paper, it sounds like just another indie road movie—two strangers with baggage hitting the road—but Richie James Follin’s debut as writer, director, and star elevates that premise into something much more heartfelt. It’s a story of love, hope, and… Continue reading AFF 2025-Crystal Cross: a story of love, hope, and second chances
Austin Film Festival 2025 – Bite to Bite World Premiere Feature Documentary
Directed by Austin Director Kelly Lipscomb, Bite to Bite chronicles the journey of one giant Bluefin tuna from the frigid waters of Nova Scotia to the sushi tables of Japan as two lifelong Canadian fishermen and a scientist from Texas set off to follow their fish halfway around the globe to the world-famous Tsukiji seafood… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2025 – Bite to Bite World Premiere Feature Documentary
The documentary Voices: The Danny Gans Story, about a Las Vegas entertainer, makes its Texas premiere at the Austin Film Festival.
The documentary Voices: The Danny Gans Story, written and directed by Andrew Davies, is screening at the Austin Film Festival in the Juried Festival Selection. The first screening is on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 1:30pm to 3:38pm at the Rollins Theatre at the Long Center. About: VOICES follows filmmaker Andrew Davies Gans as he… Continue reading The documentary Voices: The Danny Gans Story, about a Las Vegas entertainer, makes its Texas premiere at the Austin Film Festival.
FANTASTIC FEST 2025 – Shelby Oaks: smart, eerie, emotionally grounded
I entered Shelby Oaks at Fantastic Fest 2025 with fairly modest expectations — the premise sounded quite familiar, and I half-expected another typical horror mystery. Instead, I left surprised by how much the film stayed with me. It’s not perfect, but it’s smarter, eerier, and more emotionally grounded than I expected, with moments that truly… Continue reading FANTASTIC FEST 2025 – Shelby Oaks: smart, eerie, emotionally grounded
SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE – A Meditative Examination Of The Making Of The Nebraska Album That Feels Incomplete
I am a solid fan of Bruce Springsteen. I have grown to appreciate his songwriting as I have matured and have come to appreciate his artistry, along with the tremendous talents of his backing musicians. So, I was naturally stoked to see a cinematic take on Bruce. I was sold with the casting, because, even… Continue reading SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE – A Meditative Examination Of The Making Of The Nebraska Album That Feels Incomplete
BLUE MOON Showcases the Acting Range Of Ethan Hawke
Written by Robert Kaplow and directed by Richard Linklater, Blue Moon is a film that could be easily adapted into a great stage play. The movie mostly takes place in one location and is heavily driven by dialogue. This style is an absolute dream for actors wanting to display their range and talents, particularly that… Continue reading BLUE MOON Showcases the Acting Range Of Ethan Hawke
REGRETTING YOU: A Very Messy Film Despite Its Cast
I have never read Colleen Hoover’s books, but my first encounter with her work was through the screen adaptation of her popular novel, It Ends With Us. While I found the cinematic interpretation deeply flawed, I hoped Regretting You would offer a bolder, more compelling vision. Despite strong casting based on previous performances, the film… Continue reading REGRETTING YOU: A Very Messy Film Despite Its Cast