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SXSW 2018: Day One – Keeping Austin Weird Since 1987
The SXSW Conference and festivals is the whole world decorated in a Texas wrapper.
Read More »Athena Film Festival, ‘From Outrage to Power: Town Hall on Sexual Harassment and Violence’
Once again, the Athena Film Festival held at Barnard College shines a light on issues of women's equity and men's personal freedom from fear to share power with them.
Read More »Call for Entries for the 2018 San Antonio Film Festival
As an inclusive platform for cinema artists, SAFILM screens scores of new and original films from across the country and around the world. There are red carpets, celebrity meet-and-greets, and afterparties in downtown San Antonio that allow participants to interact in a welcome social setting.
Read More »TIFF, NYFF Movie Review: ‘Abacus: Small Enough to Jail,’ Oscar Nominated Documentary
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail by Steve James nominated for an Academy Award in the Documentary Feature Category sends an alarm to every thinking citizen in our culture. Indeed, the film reminds Americans of what remains crucial for a democracy to function. Equitable justice and accountability must thrive. Often it …
Read More »Interview: Director Sean Buttimer Discusses His First Feature – ‘Smoke Screen’
How do you get your start in filmmaking? First time feature writer/producer/director Sean Buttimer shares his experiences with the making of action-thriller 'Smoke Screen.'
Read More »Web Series Review: ‘High & Mighty’ – Stoned with Superpowers at Sundance
'High & Mighty' is Cheech and Chong meets Spider Man, but it’s a lot more. Even funnier than I imagined, it’s also a buddy movie and a rom-com and goes deeper into human relationships than many totally serious films.
Read More »HIFF, NYFF Review: ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Starring Armie Hammer, Timothée Chalamet
This must-see film has garnered awards and will add more by the time award season has ended. Don't miss it.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Villainess’ – One of the Year’s Best Action Films You Haven’t Seen
'The Villainess' is a can't-miss action extravaganza.
Read More »Exclusive Interview: Ashley Marie Ryan, ARFF Screenwriter of the Year
Last September, judges at the 2017 Austin Revolution Film Festival chose Ashley Marie Ryan as their honoree for Screenwriter of the Year. I decided to touch base with Ryan about how she is doing as a screenwriter and how she got to this spot in her career.
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