Plenty of best-selling and beloved novels will be coming out as feature films this year but two that I am … More
Tag: richard linklater
Movie Review: “Blaze” Strolls Through Your Heart and Mind Like a Legendary Raconteur
Blaze has the look of a Coen brother’s film, the philosophical bent of a Richard Linklater film, the soul of … 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.
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
Word of Mouth Propels “Boyhood” to Box Office Success – Some Twitter Highlights
There isn’t much that makes me happier than supporting a piece of art; be it film, written word or visual … More
“Boyhood” Breaks the Mold of Cinematic Storytelling
Richard Linklater’s Boyhood is a transcendental film that elevates story-telling by simplifying it. This film could be titled: American Boy … More
Richard Linklater, “It felt like we were getting away with something,” on Filmmaking
Austin based director Richard Linklater was honored at the 2013 Houston Cinema Arts Festival with the Levantine Cinema Arts Award. The … More
Thoughts on why Before Midnight was disappointing *SPOILERS*
The first two films in the “Before” series: Before Sunrise and Before Sunset served as a kind of fantasy romance … More
Texas Film-maker Richard Linklater’s Before Midnight with Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy Opens on May 24
In 1995 Richard Linklater introduced us to Jesse, an American, (Ethan Hawke) & Celine, a French woman (Julie Delpy) who meet … More
