Fans should rush to see this magnificent film.
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4K UHD/Blu-ray Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Lays the Hammer Down in 4K
'Thor: Ragnarok' gives the Marvel franchise a breath of fresh air. Featuring spectacular video and great audio, the 4K presentation is the best way to view.
Read More »SXSW 24 Beats Per Second: Making Friends with Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is the band credited with popularizing Southern Rock during the 1970s. Their hits such as "Sweet Home Alabama," "That Smell," and "Gimme Three Steps" are known to many people who probably couldn’t identify the band. 'If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd' was a revealing and touching portrait of artists gone too soon.
Read More »‘The Death of Stalin’ Q&A with Director Armando Iannucci
'Veep' and 'The Thick of It' Creator Armando Iannucci visits Washington, D.C., for the release of his latest film.
Read More »SXSW World/US Premieres: ‘Take Your Pills,’ ‘Half the Picture,’ ‘Ali & Cavett, The Tale of the Tapes’
The SXSW Film Festival 2018 included 136 feature films: 89 World Premieres, 13 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres, and 49 feature films from first-time filmmakers.
Read More »SXSW World Premiere: The Visually Striking ‘Field Guide to Evil’
With an impressive list of international directors providing interpretations of their own local legends, the blood-soaked 'Field Guide to Evil' brings surreal nightmares to life.
Read More »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 Film Review: Bart Layton’s Sensational ‘American Animals’
The documentary filmmaker's first narrative feature is an exciting true crime caper.
Read More »4K UHD Review: James Cameron’s ‘Terminator 2’ Is Almost the Upgrade Fans Need
'Terminator 2' in 4K may not be the be-all-end-all transfer, but it's a very good upgrade nonetheless.
Read More »SXSW World Premiere: Shana Feste’s ‘Boundaries’
The writer/director's road trip comedy is invigorated by a splendid cast.
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