Category: Reviews

Review: DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH

By Mark Saldana Rating: 2.5 (Out of 4 Stars) “You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch.” Those immortal lyrics will be forever sung every holiday season.  Since 1957, when Dr. Seuss published his story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, this beloved/reviled sourpuss character would eventually become a Christmas icon.  This fate was sealed when animation filmmakers… Continue reading Review: DR. SEUSS’ THE GRINCH

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: ORIGINAL SIN (PECADO ORIGINAL)

By Liz Lopez Rating: B- “Original Sin” (“Pecado Original”) had its Texas premiere at the 25th Annual Austin Film Festival in competition in the Comedy Vanguard category. Director/Writer: Jean Lee presents her feature directorial debut, “Original Sin” (“Pecado Original”) and stars an international cast, including Maia Nikiphoroff, an up-and-coming star from Paraguay, alongside costars Alejandro… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: ORIGINAL SIN (PECADO ORIGINAL)

Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

By Mark Saldana  Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) After director Bryan Singer’s firing from this project went public, it seemed as if the future of this film was in jeopardy.  A lot of the movie had already been filmed, but producers had to act quickly if they wanted to see it completed.  Thankfully, actor/director… Continue reading Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: EMPATHY, INC.

By Liz Lopez Rating: B Empathy Inc. screened as part of The Austin Film Festival at The Alamo Drafthouse Village on October 27th as it made a Texas Premiere. I am absolutely glad that I was able to catch the film in the theater to get the full experience of this Sci-Fi thriller. When the film… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: EMPATHY, INC.

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: CARE TO LAUGH

AARP Studios Presents “Care to Laugh” Documentary about Comedian Jesus Trejo By Liz Lopez Rating: A+ Comedian Jesus Trejo is born and raised in Long Beach, California and was named one of Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch in 2017. A regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, Trejo often appears on Comedy Central’s… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review: CARE TO LAUGH

Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

By Renee’ C. Rating: 4 (Out of 5 Reels) A chronicle of the years leading up to Queen’s legendary appearance at the Live Aid (1985) concert (IMDB). I have been a fan of Queen’s music since I was a kid and have seen documentaries about Freddy Mercury and Queen so I knew a lot about… Continue reading Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: HALTER OFF

Jake Bulgarino and James Young present “Halter Off” Doc Short   By Liz Lopez The 25th Austin Film Festival (AFF) is well underway since this past Thursday and “Halter Off,” an all-new short documentary focused on the world of horse racing, is making its Texas Premiere at this year’s festival. Filmmaker Jake Bulgarino’s award-winning short documentary,… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2018 Review/Interview: HALTER OFF

Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Rami Malek as rock icon Freddie Mercury in the upcoming Twentieth Century Fox/New Regency film BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY.

By Laurie Coker Rating: A Playing Freddy Mercury, the flamboyant lead singer of the world know band Queen, has obvious challenges – the look, the mannerisms, the sass, and the flair. Mercury, a musical genius and icon, with a voice that filled even the largest venues, died in the 90s of AIDS-related complications. Rami Malek… Continue reading Review: BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

Review: SILENCIO

Lorena Villarreal’s “Silencio” U.S. release in Austin Theaters October 26 By Liz Lopez Rating: B-/C Before I was offered the opportunity to view the film titled “Silencio,” I had not heard of an area in Mexico known as the “Zone of Silence” and that was rather interesting to find out it may be similar to… Continue reading Review: SILENCIO