A humane drama that is beautiful in its simplicity, perspective, sincerity, and gravity.
Review: ‘Wadjda,’ A Young Girl Unveils Modern-Day Life in Saudi Arabia
Indie Weekend: ‘Enough Said,’ ‘Inequality for All,’ ‘Metallica,’ and More
I spent the past week (plus) in Austin attending Fantastic Fest, watching two dozen films and filing 11 reviews at Twitch. So apologies for being late with the updates last week and this. But there are good indie options this week.
Review: ‘On the Job’ Peers Into the Abyss and Sees Government Crimes and Corruption
A new action movie from the Philippines also serves up a stinging indictment of official corruption.
Interview: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Talks ‘Don Jon’ and Comparing Real Life To Pornographic Fantasies
A blazing new triple threat, Joseph Gordon-Levitt sat down to talk about his new movie, a true passion project.
Indie Weekend: ‘Museum Hours,’ ‘Populaire,’ ‘Sample This,’ and More
A veritable flood of indie films open in the Metroplex this weekend!
Review: ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’ Teeters on the Edge of Horror Hokum
Patrick Wilson and Rose Byrne return in James Wan's sequel to the horror hit.
Opening: ‘Jayne Mansfield’s Car,’ Fathers and Sons, War and Peace
Billy Bob Thornton, Robert Duvall, John Hurt, Kevin Bacon, and more star.
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!
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