The title isn’t a sexual reference, but you best believe they use every single opportunity to play on those two words throughout the film. Actually, Get Hard might break the record for most references to male genitalia. With Will Ferrell on a comeback tour with reining American movie comedian Kevin Hart, you best believe they […]
You know the old saying; When you ask for something, remember to be specific. In 2014 the lack of diversity and gender equality was one of the most preached on items in the movie biz. From what I am seeing at SXSW it’s as if Hollywood went into panic mode and started firing off all
This is the type of frightening, borderline horror film, exercising a great amount of restraint I like to see. Director Craig William Macneill and writer Clay McLeod Chapman have adapted their short film Henley into a full blown feature starring the same frightening character. While the story leaves many unanswered questions (why is mom in
If the title isn’t enough to grab your attention, the fact the film is based on the book by food critic and Food Channel sensation Anthony Bourdain, should seal the deal. “Food noir thriller”, is how a producer introducing the film described it at SXSW. Indeed Bone in the Throat is just that, filled with
Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale (a real life couple), previously seen at SXSW promoting Spy, have now appeared in four films together. In Adult Beginners, co-written by Nick Kroll, the laughs are much more honest and natural unlike the ridiculous antics in the Melissa McCarthy film. We follow a 30 something wealthy businessman who loses
The Irish film ’71 likely owes its large platform release to Angelina Jolie, whose Unbroken made Jack O’Connell an almost instant household name. With a significantly smaller budget and a first time feature film director, ’71 packs a more powerful punch than you might expect. Connell, however, is once again fighting for his life,
Two time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett has elevated the films bearing her prestigious name since 1998’s Elizabeth. Disney’s latest live action fairy tale adaptation Cinderella, marks the first time I can say that Blanchett’s inclusion in a film hasn’t elevated it. In the last 50 years there have been well over 30 Cinderella movies;
There is apparently no limit to Liam Neeson’s interest in violence and action flicks. Like a broken record, the 62-year-old once again cocks the gun and saves the day. As the films opens, Neeson’s character lays on the ground talking about regrets flashing through his mind. The biggest regret is watching a talented actor discard
Danish director Kristian Levring is without a doubt a fan of the western genre. I don’t have any evidence of that, but I can see it in the way he orchestrates his latest film The Salvation. It’s a rare example of a genre film that doesn’t necessarily offer anything we haven’t seen before, but it’s
It’s that time again when Hollywood descends on Texas via South By Southwest, which is now one of the largest and most attended film festivals in the world. As we prepare for coverage, I thought I would run down the ten most exciting events happening in Austin this spring break week. This year will bring