1982

From Lebanon, comes a very moving and affecting film that focuses on the human impact of the the 1982 Lebanon War, from the perspective of the people, simply trying to live their normal lives. Writer/director Oualid Mouaness tells a fictional story that feels very real and relatable by taking place within the confines of a… Continue reading 1982

Cine las Americas International Film Festival Returns

The 24th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival (CLAIFF24) returns from June 8-12, 2022 in Austin, TX with an excellent collection of films representing over 15 countries throughout Ibero-America. The Opening Night film stars Academy Award Winner, Javier Bardem, in El Buen Patron (The Good Boss) at the AFS Cinema. A badge can be purchased… Continue reading Cine las Americas International Film Festival Returns

Zero Contact

Lionsgate released the film Zero Contact, starring Anthony Hopkins, Chris Brochu, Aleks Paunovic, Veronica Ferres, Linda Darlow, James C. Burns, TJ Kayama and many others in select theaters on May 27th and Austin was among the big screens that film fans were able to watch it. In case your city did not offer the film,… Continue reading Zero Contact

Critica y noticias de cine: Zero Contact disponible en Digital

Lionsgate estrenó la película Zero Contact, protagonizada por Anthony Hopkins, Chris Brochu, Aleks Paunovic, Veronica Ferres, Linda Darlow, James C. Burns, TJ Kayama y muchos otros en cines selectos el 27 de mayo y Austin estuvo entre las pantallas gigantes que los fanáticos del cine estaban capaz de verlo. En caso de que su ciudad… Continue reading Critica y noticias de cine: Zero Contact disponible en Digital

UNHUMAN

John Hughes teen comedy meets splatter, zombie horror is the basic concept in this new movie from Blumhouse and Epix. The previous entry in their streaming movie slate was the haunting and compelling Torn Hearts. So, I enthusiastically dived right in to Unhuman. While the film does have its exciting sequences, the comedy never quite… Continue reading UNHUMAN

DEEP IN THE HEART

There are many of us who are born and raised in Texas. Some of the state’s Texan citizens have traveled and seen the many sites to see, and others most likely haven’t, all too often remaining in the comfort of their communities and region. The nature documentary titled Deep in the Heart, directed by Ben… Continue reading DEEP IN THE HEART

SXSW 2022: JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY

View of Riley B. "B.B." King (b. 1925) performing on an outdoor stage during the 1972 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He is seen singing into a microphone with a guitar strapped around him. According to the 1972 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, B.B. King performed on Saturday, April 29 at 8 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium. B.B. King also performed with Cleveland (1921-1991) and Clifton Chenier (1925-1987) (see 2007.103.4.625).

Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story had its World Premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival in the 24 Beats Per Second category. I have attended the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival only once, and I planned to see it and learn more about the festival. I knew there was more to it, and… Continue reading SXSW 2022: JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY

CRIMES OF THE FUTURE

From the legendary filmmaker who brought audiences The Brood, Scanners, and The Fly, but also A History of Violence, Eastern Promises, and A Dangerous Method, comes a sort of return-to-roots movie that promises the shock-and-awe for which he is (in)famous. David Cronenberg has had a rather fascinating career in cinema. He made a name for… Continue reading CRIMES OF THE FUTURE

SXSW 2022 Film Review and News: The Return of Tanya Tucker – Featuring Brandi Carlile

The Return of Tanya Tucker – Featuring Brandi Carlile, directed by Kathlyn Horan (The If Project), made its World Premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival in March and went on to win the Audience Award in the 24 Beats Per Second category. Sony Pictures Classics acquired worldwide rights to the feature documentary shortly after… Continue reading SXSW 2022 Film Review and News: The Return of Tanya Tucker – Featuring Brandi Carlile

SXSW 2022 Film Review and News: What We Leave Behind

The 2022 Film Festival program included 100 features including 76 World Premieres, and among them is Austin-based Director Iliana Sosa’s documentary, What We Leave Behind (Lo que dejamos atrás). She received the 2021 AFS Grant for this, her first feature documentary. The film centers on Sosa’s grandfather, Julian (over 80 years old), who is told… Continue reading SXSW 2022 Film Review and News: What We Leave Behind