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.
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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.
Read More »Movie Review: A Quietly Affecting ‘Carol of the Bells’
Although it's modestly budgeted and deliberately paced, Joey Travolta's quietly moving film manages to deliver the emotional goods.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Call of the Wild’ – Harrison Ford at His Best
I highly recommend this film as family friendly, old-fashioned entertainment. Go see it, and I predict that you will hear a call of the wild of your own.
Read More »World Premieres and Notable Speakers Highlight SXSW 2020
The annual Austin conference is presenting 99 world premiere features and speakers from all aspects of the entertainment industry.
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