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Hamptons International Film Festival Opening Night Film Premiere: ‘Itzhak’ with Itzhak Perlman
How well do you know the effervescent Itzhak Perlman? Alison Chernick's documentary about the great violinist is a delightful portrait of the man and the myth.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Blade Runner 2049’
Audiences do not have to see the first 'Blade Runner' film to enjoy this immersive sequel, but veteran viewers will certainly enjoy a slightly more enhanced experience.
Read More »ARFF Film Review: I Can See Your Shorts
I saw a lot of shorts at the Austin Revolution Film Festival (ARFF), September 19-23. Short films, of course.
Read More »ARFF Film Review: ‘My Ranger’ Is More Than Truck Love
'My Ranger' ia a hilarious coming of age/rom-com, filmed in Texas, with a predominantly Texas cast and crew of amazing talent. The film tells three love stories at once. Well, four, if you count the truck.
Read More »ARFF Movie Review: Mockumentaries Rock and Cut
Mockumentaries are that genre of film which satires the documentary style. Classics in this filmic tradition include 'This is Spinal Tap' and 'Borat'. The Austin Revolution Film Festival (#ARFF2017) included two excellent feature films in this style: 'Mock and Roll' and 'Frazier Park Recut'.
Read More »ARFF Film Review: ‘Four Quarters of Silence’ Speaks Loudly
The documentary, 4 Quarters of Silence, explores what at first might seem be an unlikely activity for students at this school: football. To the contrary, the school has a darn good football team.
Read More »NYFF World Premiere Review: ‘Last Flag Flying’ with Bryan Cranston, Steve Carell, and Laurence Fishburne
Does war serve any purpose for the little people who fight it?
Read More »ARFF Film Review: ‘Looking for the Jackalope’
'Looking for the Jackalope' captured the Best Feature Comedy Award at ARFF. It is an amazing first feature from writer/director Karl Shefelman. I’m sure it won’t be his last.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: Jackie Chan Goes Indiana Jones in Stanley Tong’s ‘Kung Fu Yoga’
An awesome combo of great video and excellent audio paired with Chan's always amusing demeanor.
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