Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Bruhl star in Ron Howard's exciting new auto-racing movie.
Opening: ‘Rush’ Revs Engines, Hearts, and Minds
Indie Weekend: ‘Museum Hours,’ ‘Populaire,’ ‘Sample This,’ and More
A veritable flood of indie films open in the Metroplex this weekend!
Indie Weekend: ‘Short Term 12,’ ‘Drinking Buddies,’ ‘Afternoon Delight,’ and More
A highly-praised performance in a well-received drama leads a bevy of indie film openings. 'Short Term 12.' Brie Larson has received many critical plaudits for her turn as a concerned adult working with troubled kids. Not previewed. (Angelika Dallas) 'Drinking Buddies.' Prolific director Joe Swanberg's latest is a comedy about two couples facing challenges in their relationships.... Continue Reading →
Indie Weekend: ‘Ain’t Them Bodies Saints,’ ‘In a World,’ ‘You’re Next,’ and More *
Local filmmaker makes good. Plus, a long-awaited horror thriller, among other new offerings.
Opening: ‘Drew: The Man Behind the Poster’
Drew Struzan is his name, and he created iconic images for some of the most popular movies of this generation -- as well as some of the least known!
Indie Weekend: ‘Iceberg Slim,’ ‘A Hijacking,’ ‘Prince Avalanche’
Two indies are getting wide release starting today -- see below -- plus at least four others will be in limited release! Love the variety of choices on tap: 'The Spectacular Now.' A rare coming-of-age film that dares to tell the truth. With Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley; directed by James Ponsoldt. Reviewed here; recommended. (Angelika... Continue Reading →
Indie Weekend: ‘Post Tenebras Lux,’ ‘Blue Jasmine,’ ‘Jug Face,’ ‘Lovelace’
The Alamo Drafthouse in Richardson opened last night (more on that later), and will, I hope, soon be another location where independent films can be enjoyed from time to time. Meanwhile, four fictional features open: 'Post Tenebras Lux.' Critically-acclaimed film by Carlos Reygadas about an upscale family that moves to the countryside. In 35mm. Not previewed.... Continue Reading →
Indie Weekend: ‘The Act of Killing,’ ‘Blackfish,’ ‘Crystal Fairy,’ ‘Terms and Conditions May Apply’
Three documentaries and a drug-fueled drama open in Dallas this weekend.
Indie Weekend: ‘Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me,’ ‘Still Mine’
With only two new indie releases this weekend, this might be a good time to catch up on recent films you may have missed -- and keep out of the heat! 'Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me.' The latest in a string of documentaries about musical groups who fell between the cracks during their prime.... Continue Reading →
Indie Weekend: ‘V/H/S/2,’ ‘Fruitvale Station,’ ‘Only God Forgives,’ ‘I’m So Excited,’ and More
A horror anthology, a superb drama, a stylish genre picture, and more indie films invade D/FW this weekend.
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