In the third movie of this successful franchise, Sonic (Ben Schwartz), Miles “Tails” Prower (Colleen Ann O’Shaughnessey), and Knuckles (Idris Elba) must face off with another powerful and fiery hedgehog named Shadow (Keanu Reeves). Shadow has endured much pain and heartbreak at the hands of G.U.N., a government organization that hopes to exploit Shadow’s power.… Continue reading Movie Review: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG Delivers Another Fun Installment
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Movie Review: MUFASA: THE LION KING
Say what you will about Jon Favreau’s photorealistic remake of The Lion King. Still, Disney has decided that they should make a similar prequel that tells the backstory about Mufasa and how he became the king, along with how he and his brother Scar became adversaries. For some reason, director Barry Jenkins signed on for… Continue reading Movie Review: MUFASA: THE LION KING
Movie Review: Daft State: A Man in Crisis with Excellent Performance by Christopher Backus
Directed by Chad Bishoff, the film is co-written with Sam Harter.Easton (Christopher Backus) is married to Sakura (Skye P. Marshall), and they have one young daughter. They have successful careers and a lifestyle with a nice home. Things change, and the struggles of balancing time on developing a business and spending time with family surface… Continue reading Movie Review: Daft State: A Man in Crisis with Excellent Performance by Christopher Backus
Movie Review: KRAVEN THE HUNTER Concludes Sony Spider-Man Universe
The oddly titled Sony Spider-Man Universe has finally ended after a string of mostly poorly conceived and executed films that all struggled at the box office. This news hit the internet just a few days before the release of its latest entry, Kraven The Hunter. Sony announced that the Kraven film would be the final… Continue reading Movie Review: KRAVEN THE HUNTER Concludes Sony Spider-Man Universe
Movie Review: You Are Not Me – This is Not a Traditional Christmas Family Gathering
You Are Not Me (Tú no eres yo) is a feature film written and directed by Marisa Crespo and Moisés Romera. Their short films have been screened at many international film festivals and recognized for their talent with awards and nominations. ABOUT THE FILM You Are Not Me:Aitana returns home for the first time in… Continue reading Movie Review: You Are Not Me – This is Not a Traditional Christmas Family Gathering
Movie Review: QUEER Offers Some Insight Into The Life Of William S. Burroughs, But Feels Incomplete
I have never read the novel, Queer, and I am not that familiar with Wiliam S. Burroughs’ life and career. That said, the film adaptation, Queer, has piqued my interest in the enigmatic writer. Writer Justin Kuritzkes and director Luca Guadagnino have developed an adaptation of the book and have made a solid case for… Continue reading Movie Review: QUEER Offers Some Insight Into The Life Of William S. Burroughs, But Feels Incomplete
Movie Review: WEREWOLVES Has A Solid Idea, But Never Develops It Well
Initially, I found that idea exciting and fun, but after watching the latest film from director Steven C. Miller, I quickly dismissed that feeling. I understand this new movie had a limited budget, but that does not excuse the ridiculous and nonsensical writing that derails the overall experience. Though refreshingly unseasonable, Werewolves is one of… Continue reading Movie Review: WEREWOLVES Has A Solid Idea, But Never Develops It Well
Austin Film Festival 2024: The Perfect Club – a fresh take on coming-of-age
Movie Review: FLOW – A Lovely Animated Film of Unity and Survival
The animated feature film by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis (Away, 2019) is dialogue-free. Why, may you ask? There are no humans in this film, and the story’s star is a black cat who seems to have been living with humans in a lovely home. What remains is what they left behind. Zilbalodis co-wrote the script… Continue reading Movie Review: FLOW – A Lovely Animated Film of Unity and Survival
Movie Review: Get Away – Nick Frost Writes and Stars in this Horror Comedy via IFC Films
Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead, Attack the Block, The World’s End) is the solo writer of this feature comedy/horror film. The world premiere was here in Austin, TX, at Fantastic Fest in September, and it was among my favorite films from the fest. I had not seen the filmmaker here in Austin with a… Continue reading Movie Review: Get Away – Nick Frost Writes and Stars in this Horror Comedy via IFC Films