Twenty-two years since the first film, 'The Lord of the Rings' is still a remarkable feat of cinematic storytelling.
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SXSW 2023 Film: Two Rom-Coms from the Future
Rom-coms met sci-fi at SXSW 2023 and the results were great. Both 'If You Were The Last' and 'Molli and Max in the Future' should be on everyone's must-see list.
Read More »SXSW 2023 Film Review: ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
Dungeons and Dragons makes it to the big screen again, this time with a fantastic adventure, performed by an amazing cast including Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Zero Contact’ – Featuring Sir Anthony Hopkins
This is a strange entry in Anthony Hopkins' distinguished filmography. But we do get to hear him play piano at least.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’
Here we go again. Another mind-numbing 'Wizarding World' adventure that attempts to continuing milking the already-dry Harry Potter cash cow. Sans Johnny Depp.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Dual’ (2022) Starring Karen Gillan
This oddly flat sci-fi genre-bender explores issues of identity after Sarah, played by Karen Gillan, has herself cloned.
Read More »SXSW TV Review: Sequel to David Bowie Classic ‘The Man Who Fell to Earth’ Premieres
'The Man Who Fell to Earth' continues the story of an alien visit to earth 45 years after the original David Bowie film.
Read More »SXSW Movie Review: ‘Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood’
Richard Linklater's memories of Apollo 11 turned into a touching and nostalgic film about space and the 1960s.
Read More »Anthem Film Review: Emotion from Pain to Laughter
Three short films played at Anthem Film Fest which took viewers through a range of emotions from anger, to desperation to laughter.
Read More »Anthem Film Review: Films and the Zeitgeist Mix it Up
Does what's happening outside the theater influence how you see what's on the screen?
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