The classic thriller 'Three Days of the Condor' has been re-imagined for TV. Set in the current world of terrorism and government surveillance, 'Condor' goes deeper into political, personal, and psychological motivations than the movie had time for.
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SXSW 2018 Film Keynote: Darren Aronofsky’s Ten Commandments of Indie
Aronofsky shared stories about his early struggles in getting films made. Out of these, he said, he developed ten commandments for filmmaking. 'I present these in all humility,' he said, 'as I am kind of a hack writer compared to that Bible guy.'
Read More »SXSW 2018 World Premiere: ‘¡Las Sandinistas!’ – Women Winning a War, Losing the Peace
'Las Sandinistas', a documentary from filmmaker Jenny Murray, premiered at the SXSW Conference, Austin’s film, music and convergence festivals on March 12. It is rare when a documentary is so well done, it transcends the prejudices of both the filmmaker and the audience. 'Las Sandinistas' does exactly that. The film details the contributions made by women during the Nicaraguan Revolution.
Read More »SXSW 2018 Movie Review: ‘Lean on Pete’ Takes You on a Journey You Won’t Forget
I was expecting Old Yeller with a horse, 'Lean on Pete' was way more than that. Part of SXSW’s Festival Favorites screenings, the film totally draws you in.
Read More »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 »Movie Review: ‘Breaking Point’ Makes the Struggle for Freedom Personal
'Breaking Point', a new documentary from Academy Award winning director Mark Jonathan Harris, makes you appreciate the struggle people go through to break free from the chains of oppressive regimes and establish democracy. Those of you who used to fall asleep in history class, don’t worry. You won’t fall asleep during this film.
Read More »Concert Review: Little Big Town, Kasey Musgraves, Midland, and Coors on The Breakers Tour in Austin, TX 2/9/18
Crazy fun with a Texas drawl highlighted the second night of Little Big Town’s The Breakers Tour, on February 9, at Austin’s Irwin Center on the University of Texas campus.
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 »TV Review: ‘The Alienist’: Mystery, Gore, and Sex in Old New York
Picture Sherlock Holmes in New York aided by the techies from 'Criminal Minds' and you’ll get a feel for the experience of watching 'The Alienist.' This new series from TNT debuts on January 22.
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