Anaconda: leans fully into its absurdity, presenting itself as an intentionally silly

Claire (Thandiwe Newton), Kenny (Steve Zahn) and Griff (Paul Rudd) in 2025’s Anaconda. Sony Pictures

The new Anaconda doesn’t pretend to be a reinvention, a reboot, or even a particularly clever update. Instead, it leans fully into its absurdity, presenting itself as an intentionally silly, self-aware comedy that knows exactly how ridiculous its premise is—and occasionally dares the audience to keep up. Inspired by the so-called cinematic “classic” rather than… Continue reading Anaconda: leans fully into its absurdity, presenting itself as an intentionally silly

Song Sung Blue: delivers exactly what it sets out to do with care and sincerity

Based on the documentary of the same name, Song Sung Blue: An Unbreakable Dream is a musical biopic rooted in the simple, deeply human idea that music and performance can bring real happiness—even when the songs belong to someone else. The film centers on Lightning & Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute duo, and suggests that… Continue reading Song Sung Blue: delivers exactly what it sets out to do with care and sincerity

ANACONDA Attempts To Pull Off A Tropic Thunder, But Lacks Depth

Writer/director Tom Gormican and co-writer Kevin Etten have attempted to pull off a fun spin on the bad monster movie Anaconda. In 1997, the monster movie Anaconda was released in theaters and had a mixed reception. Obviously, there are those who have much love for the silly film and have decided to make a more… Continue reading ANACONDA Attempts To Pull Off A Tropic Thunder, But Lacks Depth

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SONG SUNG TRUE Presents A Passionate Story About A Tribute Act

(L to R) Kate Hudson as Claire Sardina and Hugh Jackman as Mike Sardina in director Craig Brewer's SONG SUNG BLUE, a Focus Features release. Credit: Sarah Shatz/Focus Features © 2025 All Rights Reserved.

From director Craig Brewer comes a film that details the story of a tribute act to Neil Diamond that captured the hearts of many Neil Diamond fans, but there is much more to their story than I had anticipated. I was pleasantly surprised by the story behind Lightning & Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute group… Continue reading SONG SUNG TRUE Presents A Passionate Story About A Tribute Act

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IS THIS THING ON? Shows The Healing Power Of Art

The new movie by director Bradley Cooper focuses on a man dealing with divorce, depression, and his struggles to find happiness in his life. After his marriage seems to fall apart, the man initially finds himself lost and aimless, but eventually discovers an outlet not only to express himself but also to learn more about… Continue reading IS THIS THING ON? Shows The Healing Power Of Art

AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Reinvigorates A Saga Stalled By Second Installment

James Cameron definitely has a vision for his Avatar saga. After he blew me away, visually and sonically, with his first installment, I noticed the movie’s lack of originality in its story. Still, I was intrigued enough to see what else he had to bring to his Pandoran world. The second installment, for me, is… Continue reading AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH Reinvigorates A Saga Stalled By Second Installment

THE HOUSEMAID Has A Generous Dose Of Lifetime With A Dash of Late Night Cinemax

Perhaps I am dating myself, because I don’t know, and I haven’t known for some time, if Cinemax still features soft-core material in their late-night programming. Maybe the channel does, maybe it doesn’t. But I do know that during the late 90s and early oughts, Cinemax often featured films that were not quite pornographic, but… Continue reading THE HOUSEMAID Has A Generous Dose Of Lifetime With A Dash of Late Night Cinemax

Community and Music News: Austin Tejano Music Coalition’s14th annual Brown Santa Toy Drive

The annual collaboration with the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) Brown Santa program helps to serve families in need each holiday season. AUSTIN, TX — The Austin Tejano Music Coalition (ATMC) will hold its 14th annual Toy Drive and dance that benefits the Travis County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) annual Brown Santa program to help families.… Continue reading Community and Music News: Austin Tejano Music Coalition’s14th annual Brown Santa Toy Drive