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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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Variety to Honor Matthew McConaughey with the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland

Variety will honor Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey with the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland on Friday, August 14 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The award recognizes artists who have broken barriers in the industry and...

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...

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LIFE AS WE KNOW IT – A Review by Gary Murray

LIFE AS WE KNOW IT By Gary Murray Starring Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel and Josh Lucas Written by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Rusk Robinson Directed by Greg Berlanti MPAA Rating PG-13 Running time 125 min Selig Film Rating Matinee This...

ITS A FUNNY KIND OF STORY – A Review by Gary Murray

ITS A FUNNY KIND OF STORY Starring Keir Gilchrist, Emma Roberts and Zach Galifianakis Written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck MPAA Rating PG-13 Running time 91 min Selig Film Rating FULL PRICE Comedy...

Let Me In – A Review by Gary Murray

Let Me In   By Gary Murray   Starring Cloe Moretz, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Richard Jenkins and Elias Koteas   Written and Directed by Matt Reeves Based on the film Let the Right One In   Running time 115 min   MPAA...

Shrek The Musical – A Stage Review by Gary Murray

SHREK THE MUSICAL BY Gary Murray Starring Eric Petersen, Haven Burton, Alan Mingo, Jr. and David F.M. Vaughn Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire Music by Jeanine Tesori Based on the Dreamworks Feature Shrek, the Dreamworks picture,...

WAITING FOR SUPERMAN – A Review by Gary Murray

WAITING FOR SUPERMAN By Gary Murray Starring a bunch of kids and educators Directed by Davis Guggenheim Running time 105 min MPAA Rating G Selig Film Rating Full Price I truly don't remember much of my childhood education....

Superman/Batman Apocalypse (Bluray) – A Review by Michael Edwards

DC Comics as finally hit its stride in terms of animated films based on their superheroes. Marvel tried to do it a few years back, but the results were generally a little...

YOU AGAIN – A Review by Gary Murray

YOU AGAIN By Gary Murray Starring Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Odette Yustman and Betty White Written by Moe Jelline Directed by Andy Fickman Running time 103 min MPAA Rating PG Selig Film Rating Cable Some movies are...

BURIED – A Review by Gary Murray

BURIED Starring Ryan Reynolds Written by Chris Sparling Directed by Rodrigo Cortes MPAA Rating R Running time 95 min Selig Film Scale Matinee   The thriller is one of the longest running genres of film. A slick little entertainment that...

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