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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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INCEPTION – A Review by Gary Murray

INCEPTION By Gary Murray Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page Ken Watanabe and Marion Cotillard Written and directed by Christopher Nolan Running time 2 hr 15 min MPAA Rating PG-13 Selig...

SLAPSTICON 2010 TO UNVEIL LOST AND FORMERLY UNKNOWN CHAPLIN FILM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SLAPSTICON 2010 TO UNVEIL LOST AND FORMERLY UNKNOWN CHAPLIN FILM In past years, the International Film Festival Slapsticon has prided itself on recovering and presenting lost comedy treasures, even discovering previously...

THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE – A Review by John Strange

THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE By: John ’Doc’ Strange Directed by: Jon Turteltaub Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer, Monica Bellucci, Toby Kebbell MPAA Rating: PG (for fantasy action violence, some mild rude humor and...

PREDATORS – A Review by Gary Murray

PREDATORS By Gary Murray Starring Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga and Laurence Fishburne Written by Alex Litvak and Michael Finch Directed by Nimrod Antal Running time 1 hr 46 min MPAA Rating R Selig Rating Matinee     The Predator series...

DESPICABLE ME – A Review by John Strange

DESPICABLE ME By: John ’Doc’ Strange Directed by: Chris Renaud, Pierre Coffin Starring the Voice Talents of: Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Kristen Wiig, Will Arnett, Danny McBride MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor and mild action) Selig...

DESPICABLE ME – A Review by Gary Murray

DESPICABLE ME By Gary Murray Starring the voice talents of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Kristen Wiig and Julie Andrews Written by Ken Daurio Directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud Running time 95...

Dreamgirls – A Stage Review by John Strange

Dreamgirls Dallas Summer Musicals By: John Strange There are millions out there who know the full story of “Dreamgirls”. I have to admit I was not one of them. Due to one thing or another I have...

CYRUS – A Review by John Strange

CYRUS By: John ’Doc’ Strange Written and directed by: Jay Duplass and Mark Duplass Starring: John C. Reilly, Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei, Catherine Keener MPAA Rating: Rated R (for language and some sexual material) Selig Rating: Full...

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