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Ten Films I Want to See Before the End of 2017
This film season has largely been a “hot or cold” experience. Hopefully the remaining U.S. film releases will evenly heat up the cinemas to a warm, stable blend.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’
After a six-year absence in this popular swashbuckling/fantasy, 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales' is only bested by the initial installment.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Case for Christ’
Based on the best-selling Lee Strobel book, strong acting, a structured narrative, and the meaningful journey make a strong case for this film.
Read More »Interview: Director Del Shores and Producer Emerson Collins on ‘A Very Sordid Wedding’
The writer/director and producer/co-star discuss the making of "A Very Sordid Wedding" in advance of its Texas premiere at the Playhouse San Antonio.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Beauty and the Beast’
The live-action "Beauty and the Beast" is an artistic showcase as the intelligent, gorgeous Belle (Watson) yearns for a life beyond the small town where she lives with her father Maurice, well played by Kevin Kline.
Read More »DVD Review: ‘Resistance’
Resistance is a moving film that could have been much more graphic, violent, and traumatic. Instead filmmakers create a sustained experience where audiences can identify with the characters.
Read More »SXSW 2017 Preview: Movies, and Music, and Beers, Oh My!
SXSW began as a music festival in 1987 and is now the world’s largest. In addition, it has grown into a festival of festivals, including film, technology, ecology, medicine, and education. The festivals feature educational, networking and promotional activities as well as relevant trade shows. If that sounds kind of serious, don’t worry, there are parties, gaming, COSPLAY, and things that cannot be categorized.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’
“You stabbed the devil in the back. To him this isn’t vengeance, this is justice.” Again, someone makes the mistake of crossing expert hitman John Wick, in John Wick: Chapter 2, well played by Keanu Reeves, and once again, the audience journeys with Wick through his universe filled with professional killers …
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The LEGO Batman Movie’
LEGO Batman Movie hits a high, entertaining note that satirically skewers big business and furthers franchises plus introduces audiences to talented comedians.
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