Tag: AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2016

By Liz Lopez Rating: B There are many teen movies that have been created in the past couple of decades, some more memorable than others. The young stars go on to have extended careers for their performances, as well as those of the adults who star alongside the young leads in each film. Many of… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2016 Review and Interview: THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN

By Liz Lopez Rating: B+ The 1938 night the radio broadcast, “War of the Worlds,” by Orson Wells has been talked about for generations. That is the night that entertainment turned out to be an unforgettable night by many listeners, for some believed what they heard and thought they would die that evening when the… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2016 Review and Interview: BRAVE NEW JERSEY

By Liz Lopez Rating: B Taking the Trek in the Badlands Seen in Desierto Makes You Thirst for More from this Filmmaker — With all the talk of immigration, the policy or lack thereof heavily discussed before the presidential election, the feature film Desierto, directed by Jonás Cuarón (Year of the Nail, Gravity), may spark… Continue reading Austin Film Festival 2016 Review: DESIERTO