If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you (IMDb.com)? Steven Spielberg takes us on a wild ride with those who want to discover the truth about the existence of aliens on Earth. His superb writing, ability to choose wonderful actors (Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor,… Continue reading DISCLOSURE DAY
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CLAIFF 2026 Feature Documentary/Filmmaker Interview: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON
Cine Las Americas International Film Festival hosted the Austin Premiere of Street Smart: Lessons from a TV Icon, a feature documentary about Sonia Manzano, known to millions as Maria, a character from Sesame Street. This is a very engaging documentary that provides viewers with many interesting stories from Sonia about her life, from her childhood… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026 Feature Documentary/Filmmaker Interview: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON
CLAIFF 2026: AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ
On May 13, 2026, the 28th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival kicked off its event with a wonderful documentary about Chicano playwright and director Luis Valdez. Writer/director David Alvarado takes his audience through the story of Valdez, from his childhood as a migrant farm worker in Delano, California, to his emergence as a… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026: AMERICAN PACHUCO: THE LEGEND OF LUIS VALDEZ
CLAIFF 2026: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON
In 1969, Sesame Street hit the airwaves on PBS and forever changed children’s television programming. Known for its progressive approach to educating children, the show became well-known for promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion. This quality is clearly defined by its multicultural casting of human actors of various races, ethnicities, and cultures. Actor Sonia Manzano joined… Continue reading CLAIFF 2026: STREET SMART: LESSONS FROM A TV ICON
Tuner: a story that feels both intimate and dangerous
Tuner surprised me in the best possible way. What begins as a stylish crime thriller gradually reveals itself to be something far more human and emotionally resonant. The film balances tension and tenderness with remarkable confidence, creating a story that feels both intimate and dangerous. Leo Woodall is excellent as Niki, a gifted piano tuner… Continue reading Tuner: a story that feels both intimate and dangerous
SXSW 2026: POWER BALLAD
Artistic creativity is a very fickle thing. Sometimes it flows so naturally from the heart and mind. Other times, it is a painful, arduous process guaranteed to frustrate and confound the artist. And with fame and success, the creative process often comes with greater pressures and challenges. These are the concepts and themes examined in… Continue reading SXSW 2026: POWER BALLAD
TUNER: A Fine-Tuned Crime Thriller
Filmmaker Daniel Roher, a director known for the documentaries Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band and The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, makes his feature film debut with Tuner, a taut, neo-noir drama with a lot of heart at its core. Roher, who co-wrote the screenplay with Robert Ramsey, doesn’t… Continue reading TUNER: A Fine-Tuned Crime Thriller
Movie News: Alamo Exclusive Event – All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere
Alamo Drafthouse hosted an exclusive Fan Event coast to coast across the nation on May 20, screening Denver-based death metal band Blood Incantation’s new documentary, All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere, and a Q&A with the band. The screenings were preceded by a 20-minute pre-show featuring their 20-minute epic music video for “The… Continue reading Movie News: Alamo Exclusive Event – All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere
SXSW 2026: I LOVE BOOSTERS
The new film from absurdist and surrealist director Boots Riley kick-started the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. As a fan of his feature debut, Sorry to Bother You, and after waiting eight years since its release,I was excited and happy to attend the premiere of I Love Boosters. As I watched Riley’s ridiculous, but… Continue reading SXSW 2026: I LOVE BOOSTERS
Cine Las Americas 2026: Award Winning American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Captivates
The Opening Night Film for the 28th annual Cine Las Americas International Film Festival was American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez, directed by David Alvarado (Bill Nye: Science Guy, The Immortalists). Joining Mr. Alvarado on the red-carpet festivities was Daniel “Danny” Valdez, actor /brother to Luis Valdez. This was the Austin Premiere, following its… Continue reading Cine Las Americas 2026: Award Winning American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Captivates