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
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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
Movie News: THE STRIKE
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) is one of five signature programs of The Latino Film Institute (LFI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to creating infrastructure for equity, diversity, and excellence for the Latino community in the entertainment industry. The full lineup for the 23rd LALIFF is available on their website. It is… Continue reading Movie News: THE STRIKE
CLAIFF NEWS: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival 26th Anniversary Hosted Great Films
The Austin-based Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF) was held from May 15 to 19 in Austin, TX. The festival showcased many films and videos from Latin America (North, Central, South America, and the Caribbean) and the Iberian Peninsula, representing over 15 countries throughout Ibero-America. The film festival hosts films and videos made by… Continue reading CLAIFF NEWS: Cine Las Americas International Film Festival 26th Anniversary Hosted Great Films
Movie News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA GIVES FAMILIES A SUMMER OF FUN WITH $5 TICKETS SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S NONPROFITS
The acclaimed cinema-eatery’s annual Kids Camp returns with $5 tickets to beloved films for the whole family, all supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shoes That Fit, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Austin, TX — May 22, 2024 — “Summer’s here, school’s out, and parents wanting memorable and affordable entertainment for their families need look… Continue reading Movie News: ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE CINEMA GIVES FAMILIES A SUMMER OF FUN WITH $5 TICKETS SUPPORTING CHILDREN’S NONPROFITS
Movie Review: Property (org. title: Propriedade) Fantastic Fest 2023 Best is Available from Dark Star
Property (original title: Propriedade) won Best Picture at last year’s Fantastic Fest and has since garnered significant attention on the genre festival circuit, including screenings at Sitges, Edinburgh, Berlin, and over 20 other festivals worldwide. Dark Star Pictures will release the home-invasion horror On Digital and On Demand on May 28th. Synopsis: Property is a… Continue reading Movie Review: Property (org. title: Propriedade) Fantastic Fest 2023 Best is Available from Dark Star
FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is the origin story of renegade warrior Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) before her encounter and team-up with Mad Max (originally Mel Gibson) (IMDB). It has been nearly ten years since the character Furiosa debuted in the 2015 film Fury Road. Taylor-Joy is the perfect choice to portray Furiosa because she delivers a perfectly… Continue reading FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA
Sight: An eye-opening story of hope
‘Sight, starring Greg Kinnear and Terry Chen, is a profoundly moving film that chronicles the extraordinary life journey of Dr. Ming Wang. This true story follows an impoverished Chinese prodigy who escapes the hardships of Communist China to become a trailblazing eye surgeon in America. The film shines a light on Wang’s remarkable resilience and… Continue reading Sight: An eye-opening story of hope
Movie Review: FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA Delivers Action Galore, But Falls A Little Short When It Comes To Its Story
Furiosa is one of the more highly anticipated movies I was expecting in 2024. Director George Miller, the filmmaker who has helmed every single installment of this franchise, has consistently delivered exciting and riveting films. Furiosa is no exception; however, considering that this movie is intended to give a more fleshed-out backstory of the character… Continue reading Movie Review: FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA Delivers Action Galore, But Falls A Little Short When It Comes To Its Story
The Keeper of the Names – A Tribute to Veterans
‘The Keeper of the Names’ is a heartfelt film based on a true story that sheds light on the critical issue of veteran suicides. Directed by and starring Angus Benfield as George Eshleman, the film chronicles the arduous journey of an Army veteran who hikes the entire Appalachian Trail to honor the memory of 363… Continue reading The Keeper of the Names – A Tribute to Veterans