Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The Local Haps: July 4th Weekend Edition


With the Fourth of July coming up, there's a surprisingly sparse calendar for specialty screenings. If you're not traveling for the long weekend then you can check out these screenings after the break!


Sunday, June 28, 2015

Monday, June 22, 2015

The Local Haps: June 22nd - June 28th


Now that the solstice has come and gone, we're officially in the summer season and without the torrential downpours we've been experiencing, the temperatures have already started climbing to the 90's. So why not beat the heat and check out these awesome screenings? Check them out after the break.


Friday, June 19, 2015

DOPE Movie Review - Javi's Take


Director and Writer: Rick Famuyiwa.
Actors: Shameik Moore, Tony Revolorio, Kiersey Clemons, Zoe Kravitz, and A$AP Rocky.
Synopsis: A nerdy kid 


Netflix Instant: TV and Movie Picks



Well if you're already finished with the third season of Orange is the New Black, I have some recommendations for you for this weekend. It's a mixed bag of classic, drama, and, of course, a documentary. If the humid air is keeping you inside this weekend, check these out!

INSIDE OUT Review- Jonesy's Take


Director: Pete Doctor
Writers: Pete Doctor, Meg LeFauve, and Josh Cooley
Actors: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader, Mandy Kaling, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kaitlyn Dias

This review originally ran on CentralTrack.com

Monday, June 15, 2015

OCFF Review: ENTERTAINMENT


ENTERTAINMENT
Director: Rik Alverson.
Writer: Rik Alverson, Tim Heidecker, Greg Turkington.
Actors: Greg Turkington, John C. Reilley, Tye Sheridan, Amy Seimetz, Michael Cera and Tim Heidecker.
Synopsis: A depressed comedian tours the Southwest to apathetic audiences. 


Sunday, June 14, 2015

Netflix Instant: Movie & TV Picks: Oak Cliff Film Festival Edition


The Oak Cliff Film Festival is going on strong right now at the historic Texas Theatre. It's a great film festival and my personal favorite from the many Dallas Fort Worth festivals. to commemorate the occasion, here's a few of their past movies that are currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus and Netflix.


Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The Local Haps: Drafthouse Richardson Plans Special JURASSIC WORLD Events


JURASSIC WORLD is almost upon us. For most people my age, this is a big deal regardless of the quality of the movie since the original JURASSIC PARK was such a monumental moviegoing experience for an entire generation of nerds. As always, the Drafthouse in Richardson has something special planned to commemorate the release of the movie and they spared no expense. Check out the details after the break!


Friday, June 5, 2015

SPY Review - Javi's Take


SPY
Director: Paul Feig.
Writer: Paul Feig.
Actors: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Jude Law.
Synopsis: When an agent goes missing, a bookish CIA analyst must go undercover to stop a nuclear bomb.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

DOOMSDAYS Review- Jonesy's Take

Directed by Eddie Mullins
Written by Eddie Mullins
Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Rice, Brian Charles Johnson, and Laura Campbell
Synopsis: A pair of drifters make their way from vacation house to vacation house and pick up two other like-minded people along the way.



DOOMSDAYS is available on VOD June 5th. 



WE ARE STILL HERE Review - Javi's Take


WE ARE STILL HERE
Director: Ted Geoghegan.
Writers: Ted Geoghegan, concept by Richard Griffin.
Actors: Barbara Crampton, Andrew Sensenig, Lisa Marie, Larry Fessenden, and Monte Markham.
Synopsis: A grieving couple moves into a house with a bloody past.