“The Hitman’s Bodyguard” Film Review
“The Hitman’s Bodyguard” is a new action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson, and featuring Salma Hayek and Gary Oldman. Review by Jackie Ruth Reynolds plays Michael Bryce, a […]
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SXSW 2017: “Infinity Baby” Review
This little independent gem was a pleasant surprise after watching a few blockbusters that did not live up to the hype. Shot on a shoestring budget in Austin, “Infinity Baby” […]
Canadian documentary “Once Upon 6 Times” sheds light on alternative education system
“Once Upon 6 Times” by Liane Simard deals with alternative education in Quebec as she follows her son, Arnuad, through the first six years of his education at L’Étoile Filante. […]
AAAFF 2016: “After the Storm” review
“After the Storm” will make you fall in love with cinema all over again. Review by Dana Summers and Shadan Larki Hirokazu Koreeda is an icon of Japanese cinema and […]
AAAFF 2016: “Forever, Chinatown” review
“Forever, Chinatown,” directed by James Q. Chan, is one of the most beautiful and touching documentaries that I have ever seen. This film follows 81-year-old artist Frank Wong, who has […]
Austin Film Festival 2016: Short Programs 8, 9 and 13 review
Austin Film Festival has been filled with so many great films and short films. Here are a few short films we loved included the animated films like the “Pearl,” the […]
Fantastic Fest 2016: “A Dark Song” review
As part of the genre-celebrating Fantastic Fest lineup, “A Dark Song” fills the niche of slow-burn film with a basis in religion and the occult. The movie opens with a […]
Fantastic Fest 2016: “The Greasy Strangler” review
The Short Review: I didn’t hate this movie, but I will admit that I yelled “when is this movie going to end” halfway through the film. Review by Dana Summers […]
“Nerve” Review
If you’re heading to the theater this weekend, I highly recommend watching “Nerve.” Based on the young adult thriller by author Jeanne Ryan, co-directors Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman (“Paranormal […]
“Now You See Me 2” Review
Warning: spoilers ahead. I may be biased, but I have always had a thing for heist movies. “The Italian Job,” “The Ocean’s” movies, and most recently, “Ant-Man,” tend to bring […]