By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) I found it fitting that the opening night film of Austin’s largest and most recognized international film festival would feature the newest film by Austin favorite-son filmmaker Richard Linklater. Following the critical success of his twelve-year project Boyhood, Linklater decided to make what has been dubbed… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!
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SXSW Film 2016 Review: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ Jeff Nichols’ Midnight Special supernatural thriller had a North American Premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in the Headliners category and now is in theatrical release. Writer/director Nichols’ fourth feature reunites him with actor Michael Shannon (Take Shelter, Mud, Shotgun Stories). The film may appear to be one story at… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Review: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2
By Liz Lopez Rating: B- It does not seem it has been 14 years since the very successful romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding hit theaters and became a high grossing film, so much so that many of us who enjoyed it have been more than hopeful and very anxious to view a sequel… Continue reading Review: MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2
SXSW Film 2016 Review: HUSH
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Horror fans have seen similar slasher films, but this one has one major difference. The main protagonist of the film is hearing impaired and unable to speak or scream. This story/character choice for the main character only adds to the suspense and horror. Don’t get me… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: HUSH
Review: EYE IN THE SKY
By Liz Lopez Rating: A- Eye in the Sky is quite the thriller as viewers learn early in this film that the “eye” referred to are drones and metal spies. This warfare has perils as the military crews from multiple countries are in a race against time to at first capture individuals on a Most… Continue reading Review: EYE IN THE SKY
Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Warner Bros. Pictures and director Zack Snyder have attempted to do with one film that Marvel Studios has done with several and the results are neither exceptional nor horrendous. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice not only serves as a sequel to 2013’s Man of Steel,… Continue reading Review: BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
SXSW Film 2016 Review: TOWER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Most Austin residents and University of Texas alumni know the story, some of the facts, and may have heard the urban legends. However, not too many people have listened to the very personal accounts from the people who experienced that terrifying day when Charles Whitman went… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: TOWER
SXSW Film 2016 Review: PEE-WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) is back with a new feature film full of adventure, excitement and intrigue. Pee-Wee may be just a simple, small-town boy living the quiet life, but a fateful encounter with a fascinating out-of-towner (Joe Manganiello) inspires him to hit the road and… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: PEE-WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY
SXSW Film 2016: FESTIVAL RECAP
By Mark Saldana Film Synopses Source: SXSW.com After nine days of film fest bliss, I must say that my SXSW Film 2016 may be one of the best ones I have ever experienced. Not only did I have the honor and pleasure of seeing legendary actors Burt Reynolds and James Caan in person, I also… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016: FESTIVAL RECAP
Review: SXSW Films – Part 1
By Laurie Coker Having been caught up on the buzz of SXSW and all that entails, I found myself a bit distracted by the Interactive portion, but I did manage to get some quality and some cruddy films under my belt. I skipped out on red carpets this year, opting instead to find out about… Continue reading Review: SXSW Films – Part 1