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Month: September 2021

Fantastic Fest – Part 2

Today marks the conclusion of the on the ground event…but WAIT! There’s more! A week of films for the in-person portion of Fantastic Fest held in Austin, TX wraps up tonight . Of course, yours truly attended virtually (bummer to miss a number of screenings only shown at the TX theater) and will continue the…
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September 30, 2021
Fantastic Fest – Part 1

Hello there! Fantastic Fest has been buzzing along so very nicely — what an impressive line-up of interesting films that show filmmakers evolving tastes and talent. The in-person event is wrapping up tomorrow in Austin, TX but have no fear, FF@HOME is beginning on the same day and runs through October 11 — so you…
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September 29, 2021
Movie Review ~ Dear Evan Hansen

The Facts: Synopsis: Evan Hansen, a high schooler with social anxiety, unintentionally gets caught up in a lie after the family of a classmate who committed suicide mistakes one of Hansen’s letters for their son’s suicide note. Stars: Ben Platt, Amy Adams, Kaitlyn Dever, Julianne Moore, Amandla Stenberg, Nik Dodani, Colton Ryan, Danny Pino Director:…
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September 24, 2021
Previewing Fantastic Fest 2021

Seriously, what good fortune lucky charm did I pick up this year? Gearing up to attend another film festival and Fantastic Fest, held yearly in Austin, TX is one that’s always coming up in conversations on almost everything I read and listen to. Named one of the “25 film festivals worth the entry fee” and…
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September 23, 2021
Movie Review ~ The Nowhere Inn

The Facts: Synopsis: When St. Vincent sets out to make a documentary about her music, the goal is to both reveal and revel in the unadorned truth behind her on-stage persona. But when she hires a close friend to direct, notions of reality, identity, and authenticity grow increasingly distorted and bizarre. Stars: St. Vincent, Carrie…
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September 19, 2021
Movie Review ~ The Starling

The Facts: Synopsis: A woman adjusting to life after a loss contends with a feisty bird that’s taken over her garden — and a husband who’s struggling to find a way forward. Stars: Melissa McCarthy, Chris O’Dowd, Kevin Kline, Timothy Olyphant, Daveed Diggs, Skyler Gisondo, Loretta Devine, Laura Harrier, Rosalind Chao, Kimberly Quinn Director: Theodore…
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September 17, 2021
Movie Review ~ Lady of the Manor

The Facts: Synopsis: An aimless ne’er-do-well becomes a tour guide in a historic estate and winds up befriending the manor’s resident ghost. Stars: Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Justin Long, Luis Guzmán, Ryan Phillippe, Patrick Duffy Director: Justin Long and Christian Long Rated: R Running Length: 96 minutes TMMM Score: (2.5/10) Review: This last month has…
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September 17, 2021
Movie Review ~ Prisoners of the Ghostland

The Facts: Synopsis: A notorious criminal must break an evil curse in order to rescue an abducted girl who has mysteriously disappeared. Stars: Nicolas Cage, Sofia Boutella, Bill Moseley, Nick Cassavetes, Yuzuka Nakaya, Lorena Kotô, Canon Nawata, Charles Glover, Cici Zhou, Louis Kurihara Director: Sion Sono Rated: NR Running Length: 103 minutes TMMM Score: (6.5/10)…
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September 17, 2021
Movie Review ~ Shelter in Place

The Facts: Synopsis: A honeymooning couple gets stranded at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and learns that there is more to fear than just cabin fever. Stars: Brendan Hines, Tatjana Marjanovic, Kevin Daniels, Ola Kaminska, Jey Reynolds Director: Chris Beyrooty and Connor Martin Rated: NR Running Length: 89 minutes TMMM Score: (6/10) Review: While it’s likely…
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September 14, 2021
Movie Review ~ What She Said

The Facts: Synopsis: When Sam decides to drop the charges against her rapist, her friends and siblings gather to stage a Thanksgiving intervention. Stars: Jenny Lester, Juliana Jurenas, Britt Michael Gordon, Peter Evangelista, Paige Berkovitz, Jarielle Whitney, Christopher Mychael Watson, Lucas Calzada, Vaishnavi Sharma Director: Amy Northup Rated: NR Running Length: 98 minutes TMMM Score:…
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September 14, 2021