Waiting for the Miracle to Come

Advertisements Fairytales are stories of wonder and sparkles that grant the viewer a fantastical world with a heartwarming message. They touch people of all ages and unite them under themes of adventure, love, friendship, etc. This movie doesn’t do that. It doesn’t…

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Texas Cotton

Advertisements Film festivals often market their hard hitting dramas for obvious enough reasons. With awards season coming up, festivals trade accolades for recognition as an upstanding film festival that promotes quality. Rarely do comedies or pulpy films ever make the headline. Texas Cotton is…

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AFF 2018: Speaking in Tongues

Advertisements Non-spoiler review There is power in religion: the same way it can save a person, it can also lead them astray. Directed by Nathan Deming and making its world premiere at the 25th annual Austin Film Festival, Speaking in Tongues is…

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AFF 2018: Above the Clouds

Advertisements Non-spoiler review  Every now and then we need a light-hearted comedy that not only brightens our day but brings a smile to our faces. Making its North American premiere at the 25th Austin Film Festival, Above the Clouds is a UK…

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AFF 2018: Surviving Bokator

Advertisements Non-spoiler review There are two films I regret missing out on at the 25th Austin Film Festival, and the North American premiere of Surviving Bokator is one of them. A powerful documentary about triumph, loss, and survival, I was able to catch…

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AFF 2018: Antiquities

Advertisements non-spoiler review  My first film of the 25th annual Austin Film Festival just might be my favorite comedy of the year. Antiquities, directed by Daniel Campbell, is filled to the brim with memorable characters, quotable lines, and a heartfelt message of being true…

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AFF 2018: The Long Dumb Road

Advertisements Non-spoiler review When you think of awesome comedy duos, your first thought probably won’t be Jason Mantzoukas and Tony Revolori, but director Hannah Fidell makes you look foolish for ever doubting the pairing. The two actors play off each other in…

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