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I know we’ve only begun the Halloween movie season, but thus far, The Substance has risen above all the other horror flicks I have enjoyed this year. 2024 has been a great year for scary and wicked fare. Among my other favorites are The First Omen, Late Night With The Devil, Abigail, Longlegs, and Strange… Continue reading Movie Review: THE SUBSTANCE Is Currently My Favorite Horror Film Of The Year

For Austin film critics, a press screening in a theater for a Netflix release means it is awards season. For most of the year, if an Austin critic is assigned a Netflix movie or chooses to review it, the streaming service provides a digital screener. However, when Netflix wants us to consider a feature for… Continue reading Movie Review: HIS THREE DAUGHTERS Officially Kicks Off Awards Season

I shouldn’t pre-judge a movie based on a trailer, but I couldn’t help it. After watching the joke-heavy trailer for Transformers One more than once, I couldn’t envision that this film would be as compelling or entertaining as it turned out to be. I should have remembered that a context-less trailer can be quite deceiving.… Continue reading Movie Review: TRANFORMERS ONE Delivers More Than What I Expected.

Lost in the Shuffle is an engaging and thought-provoking documentary that seamlessly blends magic, history, and a touch of mystery. Directed by Jon Ornoy, the film is led by two-time world champion magician Shawn Farquhar, who expertly takes viewers on a fascinating journey through the history of playing cards and their unique relationship with magic.… Continue reading Lost in the Shuffle: a mystery and history in slight of hand

In 2022, the original Danish film, Speak No Evil, made a significant impact on horror fans with its unique elements. It is a psychological thriller that gradually transforms into a terrifying nightmare. However, a more Americanized version of this film has been created, possibly for commercial reasons, and is now showing in theaters. Having watched… Continue reading Movie Review: SPEAK NO EVIL (2024) Is Not Exactly The Same Film As The Original

For a film that follows a group of New York City psychics, the documentary titled Look into My Eyes might give the impression these psychics might be using hypnosis or other methods with their clients. Despite the brief synopsis, I was unsure what content to anticipate from director Lana Wilson (Miss Americana, “Pretty Baby: Brooke… Continue reading Movie Review: Look into My Eyes – Interesting Topic for a Documentary That Shows Humanity

My Old Ass is a refreshingly unique coming-of-age film that blends lighthearted rom-com energy with surprisingly deep self-reflection. Directed by Megan Park, the movie follows Elliott (Maisy Stella), an 18-year-old ready to leave her small Canadian town for the big-city life in Toronto. After taking mushrooms on her 18th birthday, Elliott encounters her 39-year-old self… Continue reading My Old Ass: Light-hearted and poignant