The wedding/romantic comedy, The People We Hate at the Wedding from director Claire Scanlon (‘Brooklyn Nine Nine’ TV series episodes) is an adaptation by screenwriters Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin and Wendy Molyneux of Grant Ginder’s 2017 novel of the same name. I have not read this novel and cannot say how close the script is to the… Continue reading THE PEOPLE WE HATE AT THE WEDDING
Category: Reviews
Fantastic Fest 2022: THE MENU
The Menu is an impeccable work of art. It is an experience that tantalizes its audiences in ways that only they can comprehend after savoring its deliciousness days and months after it has been tasted. Now, I know that sounds rather pretentious, but that isn’t actually the case here. Or at least in my case,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: THE MENU
SHE SAID
All The President’s Men, Spotlight, The Post. All of these are films I hold in high regard about real stories where journalism makes a difference in matters that concern us. She Said comes pretty damn close in its telling of the story of how two journalists of the New York Times helped bring to light… Continue reading SHE SAID
Austin Film Festival 2022: SAM & KATE
If one were to look upon the poster for this film, it would be easy to assume that Sam & Kate tells a lengthy story of two lovers/spouses through the course of their relationship. How can anyone not expect that? Casting Dustin Hoffman, Sissy Spacek, Hoffman’s son Jake, and Spacek’s daughter Schuyler should easily deceive… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: SAM & KATE
Austin Film Festival 2022: PEPE SERNA: LIFE IS ART
During the Austin Film Festival, I was able to view the documentary, Pepe Serna: Life is Art by first-time director Luis Reyes. I have known of Pepe Serna as an actor from films dating back to his career a few decades back. I was invited to meet him and conduct a brief interview in San… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: PEPE SERNA: LIFE IS ART
THE BOX [LA CAJA]
The Box [La Caja] by Golden Lion Winner Lorenzo Vigas is now available for viewing via MUBI on Friday, November 11. It was a favorite at numerous film festivals, including Venice, Toronto, San Sebastian, BFI London, San Francisco, and Miami. The film is Venezuela’s submission for Best International Feature Film at the 2023 Academy Awards®… Continue reading THE BOX [LA CAJA]
Austin Film Festival film review: Song of the Cicada
Song of the Cicada written by Robert Weiss, directed by Aaron & Robert Weiss, had the world premiere at the Austin Film Festival recently and went on to win the Audience Award in the Documentary Feature category. If you are interested and follow the culture and tradition of Dia de los Muertos, then death is… Continue reading Austin Film Festival film review: Song of the Cicada
BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Much of the world was floored by the death of gifted actor Chadwick Boseman. As he was so well loved and respected, his loss has been a major blow to not only the hearts of his fans, but also to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Originally, the producers and filmmakers behind the Black Panther segment of… Continue reading BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER
Austin Film Festival 2022: GOOD NIGHT OPPY
During this year’s Austin Film Festival, I was only able to watch a couple of documentary films, as opposed to narrative feature movies. Still, both of the entries I watched succeeded in appealing to very different facets of my mind and emotions. The first of which, actually captured my heart in ways I had not… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: GOOD NIGHT OPPY
Austin Film Festival 2022: THE WILD MAN
After reading the synopsis, I viewed The Wild Man film anticipating one type of story and found it to deeper and more meaningful about the father and son relationship, caregiving and including complications of additional family members when decisions must be made. The Wild Man is written and directed by Riley Cusick and stars Cusick… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2022: THE WILD MAN