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Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘Laurel Canyon: A Place in Time’
Laurel Canyon blossomed with music and creativity in the late 60s early 70s.
Read More »Film Review: ‘Same Boat’: ‘Terminator’ Meets ‘The Love Boat’ in Time-Travel Rom-Com
'Same Boat' pits a 28th-century time-traveling assassin against ice cream, water slides, and a target with whom he falls in love. Something has to give.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: ‘My Darling Vivian’: The First Mrs. Johnny Cash
Most fans don't know that Johnny Cash had a wife before June Carter. 'My Darling Vivian' tells the story of his first love and its tragic outcome.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘Tomboy’ Spotlights Four Female Drummers
Lindsay Lindenbaum's documentary takes a look at the unsung heroes of the music scene: female drummers.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Short Film Review – ‘Run On’ Brings the Angst in Just 12 Minutes
Short films often have an impact much greater than features. 'Run On' is an example of this.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘We Don’t Deserve Dogs’
Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker's documentary explores intimately humankind's longstanding relationship with canine companions.
Read More »Virtual SXSW: Film Review – ‘Drunk Bus’
The feature debut of John Carlucci and Brandon LaGanke is a ruefully funny look at a young man's dead-end existence as a bus driver in a small town.
Read More »Lake Travis Film Festival: Take One
The Lake Travis Film Festival brought extraordinary films, learning and fun to the Texas Hill Country.
Read More »Movie/Music Reviews: Bob Dylan’s ‘Masked and Anonymous’ Arrives on Blu-ray, Plus Carla Olson
Bob Dylan’s 2003 film, which has just been reissued in high definition, is a mess, but you might nevertheless want to see it at least once. Also: an album of harmonious duets featuring Carla Olson.
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