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 »Introducing the Real Mrs. Maisel
85-year-old standup D'yan Forest's real life in Paris in the 1960s is uncannily echoed by 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' – and Lady Gaga in 'A Star is Born.'
Read More »Coronavirus – An Abundance of Caution
I keep hearing and seeing the term “an abundance of caution” in relation to people’s behavior in dealing with the coronavirus, which is a world-wide pandemic.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2020: R.I.P. (March 16–22)
SXSW 2020 was canceled due to risk of spreading COVID-19. It's the first time SXSW has ever been scrapped. Looking forward to SXSW 2021.
Read More »Dance-Theater Review (NYC): ‘Seven Sins’ from Company XIV
The newest dance extravaganza from Austin McCormick's Company XIV offers gaudy, jaw-droppi entertainment while showcasing a deepening maturity.
Read More »5th Circuit Slaps Down Contempt Order Against Federal Bureau of Prisons
The recent decision, In re: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, reversed a contempt order and injunction from the San Antonio-based western district court
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