After premiering and frightening their audiences at this year’s SXSW, Damian McCarthy’s Hokum is now playing in theaters. Though I was definitely intrigued by the movie’s synopsis and the casting of lead actor, Adam Scott, I was unable to enjoy the film at the fest. Still, the positive buzz was undeniable, and a few of… Continue reading HOKUM: Supernatural Ghosts And Personal Demons Make A Compelling Combo
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Deep Water – Commercial Flight Drops and Ocean Life is Ready to Feed
Renny Harlin (The Strangers: Chapter 1,2,3, Die Hard 2) directs Deep Water, working from a screenplay by Pete Bridges (“Two Years Later” TV series) and John Kim (Bait). The film tells a straightforward story: when a plane is damaged during an international flight, it is forced to land in the ocean. Synopsis: After a Los… Continue reading Deep Water – Commercial Flight Drops and Ocean Life is Ready to Feed
I Swear – A View into the Life of Living with Tourette’s Syndrome
The film “I Swear,” by writer/director Kirk Jones, follows Scottish activist John Davidson’s life with Tourette’s Syndrome from childhood to adulthood. I had heard of this neurological condition in my past work, but only fully understood its effects after watching the film. For those unfamiliar with the effects or how they appear in public, individuals… Continue reading I Swear – A View into the Life of Living with Tourette’s Syndrome
MOTHER MARY: A Strikingly Beautiful And Haunting Tale
When it comes to movies by writer/director David Lowery, it is definitely difficult to predict what to expect. In fact, one should expect the unexpected when entering one of his films. His utterly fascinating and undeniably affecting work in his previous movies, Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Pete’s Dragon (2016), A Ghost Story, The Old Man… Continue reading MOTHER MARY: A Strikingly Beautiful And Haunting Tale
SXSW 2026 – Over Your Dead Body: a fun, energetic mix of action, comedy, and thriller
Over Your Dead Body is one of those films that knows exactly what it is—and embraces it with a grin, fitting the theme that SXSW programmers appeared to promote for this festival – graphic violence and broken people. Directed by Jorma Taccone, the premise is deliciously simple: a dysfunctional couple heads to a remote cabin under the… Continue reading SXSW 2026 – Over Your Dead Body: a fun, energetic mix of action, comedy, and thriller
MICHAEL: An Example Of Post-Production Issues And Poor Choices
I won’t lie: I had qualms going into Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic. As soon as I heard a biopic was in the works, I wondered how it would turn out. Would it simply celebrate his tremendous talents, address MJ’s unusual behavior and history of parental abuse, or explore the controversies surrounding the molestation allegations… Continue reading MICHAEL: An Example Of Post-Production Issues And Poor Choices
SXSW 2026: OVER YOUR DEAD BODY – A Suprisingly Great Remake of An Also Great Norwegian Film
At the 2021 Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas, I enjoyed a hilarious, yet tremendously violent, action-comedy-thriller from Norway titled The Trip. In the U.S., this movie didn’t get a theatrical release, but it was picked up by Netflix, so it probably didn’t get the attention it deserved, and unfortunately, it became a faded memory for… Continue reading SXSW 2026: OVER YOUR DEAD BODY – A Suprisingly Great Remake of An Also Great Norwegian Film
Movie News: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
LUCASFILM TO HOST “STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU” SPECIAL LOOK FAN EVENTS AT SELECT IMAX® THEATERS AROUND THE WORLD ON MAY THE 4TH, FEATURING EXCLUSIVE, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN FOOTAGE AND SPECIAL FAN GIVEAWAYS All-New Star Wars Film Directed by Jon Favreau, Stars Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, and Jeremy Allen White “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” Filmed for… Continue reading Movie News: THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
Local Event: Austin to host DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™, a first-of-its-kind open-air drone spectacle
Featuring 1,200 synchronized illuminated drones moving in perfect harmony with the unforgettable music, this extraordinary experience celebrates 25 Years of Magic by showcasing iconic moments from the Harry Potter™ films! Austin, TX, April 21, 2026 — Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for discovering culture and live entertainment, are proud… Continue reading Local Event: Austin to host DroneArt Show: Harry Potter™, a first-of-its-kind open-air drone spectacle
Just Sing: a quietly engaging documentary that favors connection over competition.
Just Sing (Dirs. Abraham Troen & Angelique Molina) opens in theaters on April 24 and unfolds as a quietly engaging documentary that favors connection over competition. The film settles into its rhythm early and well, and never feels rushed or overly contrived. Instead, it allows moments to breathe, giving the material a natural and unforced… Continue reading Just Sing: a quietly engaging documentary that favors connection over competition.