(Originally published on Blogcritics.org) Publicity described Radioactive as a film about a scientist with flash forwards to show the results of her work. “Sounds boring”, I thought. Wrong. Never have I used the word “mesmerizing” about any film before, but Radioactive is exactly that. Director Marjane Satrapi (Persepolis, The Voices) and screenwriter Jack Thorne (Wonder, […]
(Originally published on Blogcritics.org) ATX Television Festival’s virtual platform ATX TV…from the Couch! presented the U.S. premiere of the first two episodes of Upright on July 21. This limited TV series from Australia will show on Sundance Now in the US. Normally a live event, but only virtual this year, Austin Television Expo (ATX) invited […]
(Originally published on Blogcritics.org) Palm Springs, which premiered on Hulu on July 10, is not your run-of-the-mill romantic comedy. The plot sounds like it is. Two lonely people meet at a friend’s wedding and broken hearts, cheating, and confusion ensues. But, there are two other minor details: The guy and the gal are caught in […]
Liberty oriented films are the selling point of the Anthem Film Festival. This year, liberty has fallen victim to COVID.
Whenever I hear my daughter and son-in-law seeming to speak nonsensical gibberish, I’ve learned that they are talking about their Pokémon adventures.
An insightful exploration of race and politics in America today
At this year’s Anthem Film Festival, two films with a continental twist played games with the minds of the audience: “May Fifteenth in Paris” and “Re-Evolution.”
Little Pink House opened the Anthem Film Festival, part of FreedomFest, on July 19, at the Paris resort in Las Vegas. The film stars Catherine Keener (Capote, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Being John Malkovich) and Emmy nominee Jeanne Tripplehorn (Big Love, The Firm, Grey Gardens), and tells the story of Susette Kelo, who led a fight against eminent domain which went all the […]
Actor/director Gary Sinise spoke to the Veterans in Film and Television (VFT) Los Angeles chapter at the Hollywood American Legion Post, and drew an overflow crowd.
(Originally published on Blogcritics.org) Is Mr. Spock a libertarian? To find out you’ll need to attend this year’s FreedomFest and Anthem Film Festival, July 19-22, at the Paris Resort Las Vegas. Captain Kirk, a.k.a. William Shatner, will be there to help you navigate “The Free Enterprise” and answer this and other questions explored at the […]
(Originally published on Blogcritics.org) Dances With Films (DWF) wants you to see their shorts. Dances With Films is a Hollywood-based film festival running Jun 1-11, now in its twentieth year, dedicated to featuring the works of independent filmmakers. Many of these filmmakers got their start producing short films. Most short films never make any money, but they […]
The Dances With Films (DWF) indie film festival, June 1-11, kicked off its twentieth season with films from two “DWF alumni.”
Director Ken Marino talked about his first time directing a feature film – ‘How to Be a Latin Lover’ – with ‘Backstory’ magazine editor Jeff Goldsmith, on May 9, at the Los Angeles Film School.
“God don’t make no junk; none of you are accidents”– Mykelti Williamson at the May meeting of the LA chapter of Veterans in Film and Television (VFT).
This is not your older brother’s ‘Baywatch’. It is crammed with over-the-top humor and action. It is funny from the opening titles through the outtakes at the end. Oh, and it still has sexy girls in bathing suits.
Two years ago, SXSW premiered Mr. Robot. Last year, Preacher wowed conference audiences. This year’s earthshaking TV preview was American Gods from STARZ. American Gods debuted on STARZ on April 30, but if you were lucky enough to have attended the SXSW Conference in Austin, you could have seen it back in March with hundreds of Neil Gaiman fans.
There is balance in the universe. All the tears, disappointment, and tragedy you experience watching HBO’s Game of Thrones can be offset by enjoying the MACHA Theater production of Game of Thrones – the Musical. Not only did I laugh, but for the two hours of this musical romp, a happy smile never left my face. The venue, the music, and the humor all add up to a fun and memorable evening.
’20th Century Women’ takes you on a cinematic joy ride while being at once heart-warming, sad, and funny. Oscar nominations are in its future, particularly for Annette Bening’s amazing performance.
“A Monster Calls” is not just a movie, it is an emotionally and visually stunning experience.
Unlike most film festivals which are mostly adult affairs, IFFF devotes an entire day and an awards ceremony to young filmmakers.