The documentary Voices: The Danny Gans Story, written and directed by Andrew Davies, is screening at the Austin Film Festival in the Juried Festival Selection. The first screening is on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 1:30pm to 3:38pm at the Rollins Theatre at the Long Center. About: VOICES follows filmmaker Andrew Davies Gans as he… Continue reading The documentary Voices: The Danny Gans Story, about a Las Vegas entertainer, makes its Texas premiere at the Austin Film Festival.
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FANTASTIC FEST 2025 – Shelby Oaks: smart, eerie, emotionally grounded
I entered Shelby Oaks at Fantastic Fest 2025 with fairly modest expectations — the premise sounded quite familiar, and I half-expected another typical horror mystery. Instead, I left surprised by how much the film stayed with me. It’s not perfect, but it’s smarter, eerier, and more emotionally grounded than I expected, with moments that truly… Continue reading FANTASTIC FEST 2025 – Shelby Oaks: smart, eerie, emotionally grounded
SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE – A Meditative Examination Of The Making Of The Nebraska Album That Feels Incomplete
I am a solid fan of Bruce Springsteen. I have grown to appreciate his songwriting as I have matured and have come to appreciate his artistry, along with the tremendous talents of his backing musicians. So, I was naturally stoked to see a cinematic take on Bruce. I was sold with the casting, because, even… Continue reading SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE – A Meditative Examination Of The Making Of The Nebraska Album That Feels Incomplete
BLUE MOON Showcases the Acting Range Of Ethan Hawke
Written by Robert Kaplow and directed by Richard Linklater, Blue Moon is a film that could be easily adapted into a great stage play. The movie mostly takes place in one location and is heavily driven by dialogue. This style is an absolute dream for actors wanting to display their range and talents, particularly that… Continue reading BLUE MOON Showcases the Acting Range Of Ethan Hawke
REGRETTING YOU: A Very Messy Film Despite Its Cast
I have never read Colleen Hoover’s books, but my first encounter with her work was through the screen adaptation of her popular novel, It Ends With Us. While I found the cinematic interpretation deeply flawed, I hoped Regretting You would offer a bolder, more compelling vision. Despite strong casting based on previous performances, the film… Continue reading REGRETTING YOU: A Very Messy Film Despite Its Cast
Austin Film Festival News: Sell Out – Austin Filmmakers and Cast Sounds Like a Blast
Sell Out, written and directed by brothers Nick and Josh Holden, will have its world premiere at the 32nd Annual Austin Film Festival. The Holden brothers’ first feature film, The Golden Rut, premiered at the 2016 Austin Film Festival. The filmmakers shared this statement through a press release: “We are beyond excited to share this… Continue reading Austin Film Festival News: Sell Out – Austin Filmmakers and Cast Sounds Like a Blast
Fantastic Fest 2025: IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU Features An Incredible Turn By Rose Byrne
Though not the typical Fantastic Fest movie, I was nevertheless thrilled that the programmers included this incredible film by writer/director Mary Bronstein. It is definitely not a very entertaining or amusing film (though it has its moments of fun and humor), but it is undoubtedly a phenomenal experience. Leading the film’s cast is the lovable… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2025: IF I HAD LEGS I’D KICK YOU Features An Incredible Turn By Rose Byrne
A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE Is Utterly Frightening and Disturbing
Primarily a procedural film, A House of Dynamite examines the workings of our government in the event of a nuclear war. Written by Noah Oppenheim and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the film takes its audience into a highly realistic process of how our government would deal with a nuclear weapon attack on our country. The… Continue reading A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE Is Utterly Frightening and Disturbing
AFTER THE HUNT Gives Some Insight Into What Divides Us
Written by Nora Garrett and directed by Luca Guardagnino, After the Hunt presents a fictional scenario that reflects the current state of our world. The film gives a sharp commentary about power politics, inappropriate behavior, generational differences, and the impact that results from both. The movie never offers any easy answers and does an excellent… Continue reading AFTER THE HUNT Gives Some Insight Into What Divides Us
GOOD FORTUNE: An R-rated Throwback To Frank Capra Classics
Comic/actor Aziz Ansari makes his feature film debut with a fun and often hilarious comedy film that has lots of heart and much love for classic Frank Capra movies, particularly, It’s A Wonderful Life. Though this movie does not take place during Christmas, Good Fortune examines life choices and the complex challenges life presents us,… Continue reading GOOD FORTUNE: An R-rated Throwback To Frank Capra Classics