Under the Oscar Radar: “Hostiles”
Starring Christian Bale, Rosamund Pike • Rated R for strong violence and language You won’t be able to walk away. Not after you’ve been sucked in by the emotionally riveting opening of “Hostiles.” A long...
Oscar Nominations: The Good, The Bad, and The Coulda Beens, Part I
Other than putting on a show, I’ve never quite understood the purpose of the Academy Awards. Unlike sports, for instance, where there are statistics, there is no quantitative measure for a movie’s quality. It’s all...
Five Minutes With Adam Ambruso | Actor, Producer
“I am drawn to films that have a strong voice and message and attempt to make the world a better place to live in.” Originally from Houston, Adam Ambruso graduated from the University of Texas...
Our Top 10 Movies of 2017
Take a look back with us over our favorite movies from this year. Popcorn, anyone? 10. Logan "Logan" doesn't feel like it's trying to please anyone. It's an individual in a genre predicated on conformity....
“Downsizing”: It’s a Small World
Opens December 22 • Starring Matt Damon • Director Alexander Payne • TLM Rating 2/4 “Alexander Payne creates a world where shrinking yourself and all your possessions is entirely plausible, and a tempting alternative.” The shrink-ray has...
There’s No Bright Side to “Darkest Hour”
Starring Gary Oldman, Lily James, Kristin Scott Thomas • Director Joe Wright • TLM Rating 1.5/4 "Much has been made of Oldman's performance, but I can't see why." In my review of "Dunkirk," I praised it...
Oscar Best Picture Nominee “The Post” | Read All About It
In select theaters this Christmas • Starring Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep • Director Steven Spielberg • TLM Rating 3/4 "This movie is a well-oiled machine." With "The Post," Steven Spielberg is able to make history...
Horror & SciFi Film Fans Unite | Binge Watch All Weekend at Other Worlds Austin
Chilling new sci-fi and horror premieres are set to awe movie enthusiasts, along with a classic flashback at Austin’s first and only sci-fi film festival. Back for the fourth year, the Other Worlds Austin Sci-Fi...
Holiday Movies | “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” is Worth the Stop
In theaters now • Starring Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Peter Dinklage, Sam Rockwell • TLM Rating 4/4 "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri," is one of the best movies of the year Songwriters are often asked whether...
