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PROJECT HAIL MARY – A Review by Cynthia Flores

A Hail Mary is a Catholic prayer asking for the Virgin Mary's help. In football, it's a desperate pass in the game's final seconds. For this film, we use the football analogy:...

TOW – A Review by John Strange

The story of Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne) is true.  She was a homeless woman in Seattle who was living in her car.  Until it was stolen and then towed to an impound...

PROJECT HAIL MARY – A Review by John Strange

The premise of this film is that something like a space bug is basically… eating the sun.  Eva Stratt (Sandra Hüller), a mysterious government-type, approaches Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), a disgraced physicist now...

The Pout-Pout Fish – A Review by Cynthia Flores

MIMO Studios and Like A Photon Creative present an animated adaptation of the New York Times best-selling children's book, The Pout-Pout Fish. The animated film version of this story stays true to the...

REMINDERS OF HIM – A Review by Cynthia Flores

Reminders of Him is based on a best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover, author of the New York Times hit It Ends with Us. Hoover, who helped adapt the screenplay, has stated the...

THE BRIDE! – A Review by Cynthia Flores

THE BRIDE! - A Review by Cynthia Flores This new film by writer/director Maggie Gyllenhaal is her second feature film. Her first film, 2021's The Lost Daughter, got three Oscar nominations. I am...
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Indie Psychological Thriller Film Mantis, Shot in North Texas, to Have World Premiere at 20th Annual Dallas International Film Festival April 23-30

The new psychological thriller film Mantis, from Native Texan Producer and Director Justice Hardy and Executive Producer Lindsey Barnes of 941 Productions and starring Ali Stolar and Matthew Pettigrew, Dallas Veteran Actor and Producer...

DIFF Announces World Premiere as Opening Night Film of 20th Dallas International Film Festival 2026

DIFF has announced the World Premiere of LAST SHOT as its Opening Night Film during the 20th edition of the annual Dallas International Film Festival. The film, directed by Andy Palmer and...

USA Film Festival 2026 Announces film lineup with Gene Simmons, Renny Harlin, Katie Cassidy, and Lesley Ann Warren

The Dallas-based USA Film Festival announces this year’s official selections and special guests for the festival’s 56th edition taking place on April 22-26, 2026.  Known for its celebration of new and classic films from the U.S. and...

Florida Film Festival 2026 Announces Film Lineup and Special Events

The Florida Film Festival announced the film lineup and events schedule for next month’s 35th edition of the popular film festival, taking place April 10-19. The mark-your-calendar film event for the Central...

THE 28TH ANNUAL OUTSHINE LGBTQ+ FILM FESTIVAL SPRING EDITION UNVEILS FULL FILM LINEUP WITH MORE THAN 20 INTERNATIONAL, NORTH AMERICAN AND EAST COAST PREMIERES...

The wait is over as the OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival unveils its full film lineup for this year’s Spring Edition running April 23 – May 3, 2026 in South Florida. This year’s festival is proud to feature more than...

ILM AT LINCOLN CENTER AND AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE THE LINEUP FOR THE 33RD NEW YORK AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL, MAY 6–12

Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) and African Film Festival, Inc. (AFF) announce the lineup at FLC for the 33rd edition of the New York African Film Festival (NYAFF), showcasing African and Diaspora...

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THE ACCOUNTANT 2 – A Review by Jenn Rohm

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company, Artists Equity, acquired the rights to The Accountant 2 from Warner Bros.  They then connected with Amazon MGM Studios to make and distribute the film.  This...

Dallas International Film Festival 2025 – Interview with Filmmaker Merced Elizondo

The 2025 Dallas International Film Festival kicks off today and runs through May 1st.  Our Gadi Elkon spoke with Dallas Filmmaker Merced Elizondo about his latest short film, THE MOURNING OF. Maribel...

USA Film Festival 2025 – Interview with Filmmaker Olive Talley

The 55th annual USA Film Festival starts today and runs until Sunday the 27th.  Reporter, Journalist and Filmmaker Olive Talley returns to the festival with her latest feature documentary, THE STONES ARE...

THE LEGEND OF OCHI – A Review by John Strange

The Legend of Ochi has a good cast.  Helena Zengel (Yuri) is a young German actress whose role in News of the World brought her to my attention in 2020.  Finn Wolfhard...

YADANG: THE SNITCH – A Review by Jenn Rohm

Director Hwang Byeong-gug read a news article in 2021 that sparked his interest, which led to an idea that has now become a film.  He is quoted as saying, “In drug-related cases,...

SINNERS – A Review by Cynthia Flores

This new film by writer /director Ryan Coogler (from Black Panther and Creed fame) stars his muse and often starring man, Michael B. Jordan, in two leading roles.   Sinners is a smart and...

THE AMATEUR – A Review by Cynthia Flores

I enjoy a good revenge movie. A story of someone minding their own business and just living their quiet little life and being thrown way out of their comfort zone to avenge...

Dallas’ USA Film Festival Announces Films, Anniversary Events, Salutes for 2025 Edition

The Dallas-based USA Film Festival announces the highly anticipated films and schedule of events for the film festival’s 55th edition taking place on April 23-27.  Known for its celebration of new and classic...

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