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TOM CLANCY’S JACK RYAN: GHOST WAR – A Review by John Strange

In 1990, we saw the first of the Jack Ryan films, The Hunt for Red October, starring Alec Baldwin as Jack Ryan.  In 1992, we saw Harrison Ford step into Dr. Ryan’s...

ANIMAL FARM – A Review by John Strange

In 1945, George Orwell published a book in which he satirized the Russian Revolution with an allegory using a farm of animals who take control of their farm.  Angel Studios and Andy...

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES – A Review by John Strange

The Sheep Detectives takes a new approach to the old “whodunit” storyline.  Sheep herder and town grump, George Hardy (Hugh Jackman), is found dead in front of his trailer.  The town constable...

Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft – The Tour Live in 3D – A Review By Cynthia Flores

If you're a Billie Eilish fan, you need to see this in 3D. If you saw her live during her year-long tour, it will bring back great memories. For those who missed...

THE TRAVEL COMPANION – A Review by Jenn Rohm

The transition from childhood/student life to adulthood is rife with change.  Finding out who you are, what you want to do, how to make a living, who you will partner with, and...

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:...
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FULL FILM LINEUP REVEALED FOR THE 2026 AUSTIN ASIAN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL, THIS JUNE 24-28 AT AFS CINEMA

The full film lineup for the 2026 Austin Asian American Film Festival (AAAFF) has been revealed, with this year’s screenings taking place June 24 - 28, 2026 at AFS Cinema in Austin. AAAFF will present films by diverse...

HEARTWORM SoCal Premiere at the 29th Annual Dances With Films: LA

Normandie Films announces the SoCal Premiere of HEARTWORM, the debut feature film written and directed by Miriam Louise Arens and Mitchell Arens, at the 29th Annual Dances With Films: LA on Sunday,...

“KING OF GAMES” A SHORT BY TYLER CINO -MARADIAGA TO MAKE LOS ANGELES PREMIERE AT DANCES WITH FILMS ON JUNE 22ND

"King of Games”, a multi-layered short centered on a young child amidst a life-changing day for him and his family, will make its LA Premiere on Monday June 22nd at the 28th...

2026 Dances With Films: LA Film Festival Announces Lineup

Dances With Films: LA has announced the film lineup for next month’s return of Los Angeles’ largest indie film-focused film festival (June 18-28) for its 29th edition platforming films not produced by...

2026 USA Film Festival Announces Filmmaker Awards following “fun-at-the-movies” edition of Dallas’ longest running film festival  

The Dallas-based USA Film Festival wrapped the 56th edition of the film festival focused on having fun at the movies. Screenings and events filled the Angelika Film Center with sharks and an appearance...

TRIBENY RAI’S SHAPE OF MOMO AND JASMINE KAUR ROY & AVINASH ROY’S ROOM AT THE FARM TAKE TOP HONORS AT THE 2026 INDIAN FILM...

The 24th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) announced the winners of the 2026 Jury and Audience Choice Awards. Winners were announced at the Closing Night Awards Ceremony held at Landmark...

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GOING NUCLEAR–The Nuclear Cowboyz press tour

NUCLEAR COWBOYZ PRESS By Gary Murray Photos by John Strange Usually when there is a press junket it is either a film actor a few weeks before the release of the film or with...

NO STRINGS ATTACHED – A Review by Gary Murray

NO STRINGS ATTACHED By Gary Murray Starring Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, Cary Elwes, Kevin Kline and Greta Gerwig Directed by Ivan Reitman Written by Elizabeth Meriwether Running time 105 min MPAA Rating R Selig Film Rating Matinee In the...

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SANCTUM PREVIEW By Gary Murray Lately, I have not been an advocate of 3D films, especially live action. Where the effect works wonders in the animated world with films like How to Train Your...

Ronnie Faisst, Freestyle Motocross Star from Nuclear Cowboyz, to Rev Up Happy Hour at Rick Fairless’ Strokers Dallas with Autograph Signing

DALLAS, TX (JANUARY 14, 2011) – Motorcycle enthusiasts will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Ronnie Faisst, one of the true founding fathers of freestyle motocross and one of the stars from...

ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY: Driving Black Beauty

ROLLING DOWN THE HIGHWAY: Driving Black Beauty By Gary Murray My heart was filled with anticipation and fear as I got behind the oversized wheel of the 1965 Chrysler Impala. Not being afraid of...

COUNTRY STRONG – A Review by Gary “Red Neck Mother” Murray

COUNTRY STRONG By Gary "Red Neck Mother" Murray Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Garrett Hedlund, Tim McGraw and Leighton Meester Written and directed by Shana Feste MPAA Rating PG-13 Running time 112 min Selig Film Rating: Matinee Movies about the...

SOMEWHERE – A Review by Sybil–The reviewer with seventeen distinct personalities

SOMEWHERE By Sybil--The reviewer with seventeen distinct personalities Starring Stephen Dorff, Elle Fanning and Chris Pontius Written and directed by Sofia Coppola Running time 95 min MPAA Rating R Selig Film Rating--Get out the torches! Since so many movies...

BLUE VALENTINE – A Review by Gary Murray

BLUE VALENTINE  By Gary Murray Starring Michelle Williams Ryan Gosling and John Doman Written by Derek Cianfrance, Joey Curtis and Cami Delavigne Directed by Derek Cianfrance Running time 120 min MPAA...

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