"Sacrifice" is an attractively lensed story that begins promisingly in "Wicker Man" territory but disappointingly devolves into a routine mystery.
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Tribeca Film Festival Review: ‘By Sidney Lumet’
What would you do if you saw a violent act by a gang of 6 being perpetrated against a teenage girl?
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Is there a link between autism and the MMR vaccine? The medical community says no.
Read More »NAB Show 2016: Batman Versus HDR – You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet
Eighty-nine years ago, Al Jolson said to the audience watching his film 'The Jazz Singer,' the first film with synchronized dialog, “You ain't heard nothin’ yet.” After viewing the demo of High Dynamic Range (HDR) video and Dolby ATMOS sound at the Future of Cinema Conference in Las Vegas, I can confidently say, “You ain't seen nothin’ yet.”
Read More »SXSW Film Reviews: ‘Jack Goes Home’ and ‘My Father Die’
Two arty thrillers from emerging directorial talents made their searing debuts at this year's festival.
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Terrence Malik and Robert Redford's "The Seer" asks what impact do you have on the land, your community, your environment?
Read More »SXSW Film Review: ‘Bang! The Bert Berns Story’ Narrated by Steven Van Zandt
Sometimes you have to live voraciously because life is short and there isn't much time. "Bang! The Bert Berns Story," screened at SXSW, proves the point.
Read More »SXSW Film Review: ‘The Waiting’ – James Caan is Haunted and Blood Spills
A film must have strong characters to be remembered. I will remember 'The Waiting' for a long time, not only because of its characters, but because of how well they were used to explore human depravity,
Read More »SXSW Film Review: ‘The American Epic Sessions’ – An Amazing Journey Through Musical History
Bernard McMahon and Allison McGourtey's loving tribute to American musical history doubles as an entertaining concert film.
Read More »SXSW, Athena Film Festival Review: ‘Trapped’
The unjust and overarching, regulatory Trap Laws which restrict women's access to affordable healthcare are no laws at all.
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