By Margaret Nardecchia/ guest reviewer In the eras of our history where conformity has been the undercurrent of success, social … More
Author: Jenn Bacall
Showtime Releases Teaser for new “Twin Peaks” Series
It looks like Showtime is staying true to the mood, music and setting of the original series, Twin Peaks … More
Peep Diorama Party = Life Aquatic Masterpiece
When my sister, her husband, and their friends decided to have a Peep Diorama Party they were unsure of what … More
Movie Review: “Victor Frankenstein” Has a Strong Foundation Which Quickly Crumbles
The first few segments of Victor Frankenstein are very promising. Daniel Radcliffe is a nameless clown in a London circus. … More
“I Dream Too Much,” Beaumont Native’s Jane Austen Steamed Coming of Age Film
Katie Cokinos wanted to make a movie that she herself would want to watch. She was inspired by her daughter’s love of Jane Austen novels and wanted to create a realistic, contemporary story about an every girl who stumbles as she finds her way.
Architect Eugene Tsui Thrills Crowd at HCAF Screening of the Film “Telos”
Eugene Tsui is an architect, clothing designer and warrior for the environment. He envisions and creates buildings based on designs … More
Movie Review: “Room” Leaves Viewers Breathless and Shaken
Every bit as terrifying as The Silence of the Lambs, and as moving as Sophie’s Choice, Room is a beautiful, … More
Houston Cinema Arts Fest: 8 Days of Films Celebrating the Arts
Started in 2008 and lasting only two days, each year the Houston Cinema Arts Festival has expanded its reach. This … More
Bitch Planet: Blaxploitation, Brawls, and Boobs in an Eye-Popping, Brain Busting, Graphic Novel
No matter what you’re expecting Bitch Planet to be, it will surprise you. It has the irreverence of books from … More
Movie Review: “Burnt” is Too Dry and Over-cooked to Enjoy
The problems with Burnt reveal themselves in the first scene of the film. Bradley Cooper plays Adam Jones. He’s an arrogant, debt … More