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Deliver Us From Evil
A police officer and a priest team battle supernatural forces in this horror thriller from the director of Sinister.
"...demonic possession is Catholicized mumbo jumbo, but it’s a helluva story that expertly manipulates primal fears about the possibility..."

July 11, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Edge of Tomorrow
The sci-fi is a bit fuzzy – and the alien beasties are anything but – in this Tom Cruise action onslaught.
"...hows simply don’t stick. What to do? What the hell? Just turn off the brain, and you’ll be fine...."

June 6, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Legends of Oz: Dorothy's Return
Animated Dorothy goes back to Oz for further adventures.
"...Bring me my ruby slippers, Toto, we’re getting the hell out of here...."

May 16, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Locke
In this bravura movie, Tom Hardy plays a man who tries to mend the unraveling threads of his life while behind the wheel of a car for 85 minutes.
"...paying attention: Half a Hardy adds up to a hell of a lot...."

May 16, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Things That Go Bump in the Blumhouse
As "Oculus" opens, producer Jason Blum on suburbs and franchises
"...It's my favorite thing. Rose says, 'let's get the hell out of this house,' and they move."..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Oculus
A dark force lurks in the looking glass in this paranormal outing that's a notch above, but barely.
"...CCTV and shaky-cam cinematography, and one badass mirror from hell that makes Alice’s looking glass seem downright cloudy in..."

April 11, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Narco Cultura
This documentary about the Mexican drug wars and their relationship to populist narcocorrido music becomes a fascinating study of the cultural cycle of violence.
"...Mexican society without wondering how on earth such a hell on earth could have erupted right in our back..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Akashic's 'USA Noir' Takes You Hostage in a Good Bad Way
This new crime anthology's got more swank items than an uptown fence
"...blond angel making a pitstop on her way to hell...."

Nov. 6, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

I'm in Love With a Church Girl
The title says it all.
"...ready-made action-movie catchphrase – “You wanna send me to hell? Book the flight!” – but in fact, he’s in..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gay Place
Welcome to Hell ... Halloween, Austin queer-style
"...CHRISTEENE & JJ BOOYA: RETURN TO HELL It can't possibly be hell with the news that..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Grace Unplugged
A talented Christian teen must choose between her faith and superstardom.
"...a one-hit star who let his life slide to hell because of drugs and alcohol. Christ not only saved..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Escape From Tomorrow
Shot guerrilla-style at Disneyland and Disney World, this surreal drama about a man's mental disintegration at "the happiest place on Earth" lands a spitball in the Mouse's eye.
"...fact that Walt’s Floridian pleasure dome can be a hellishly grueling experience and the furthest thing from wholesome one..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Enough Said
James Gandolfini and Julia Louis-Dreyfus co-star in this delicate, uncommon picture of middle-aged new love.
"...when her daughter left for college – but it’s hell watching something so deeply winning take a wrong turn..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

You're Next
What begins on a familiar slasher/home-invasion note quickly escalates into a hellishly suspenseful, take-zero-prisoners affair.
"...familiar slasher/home-invasion note, the film quickly escalates into a hellishly suspenseful, take-zero-prisoners affair that artfully caroms between outright terror..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Conjuring
This supernatural thriller from the director of Saw could be mistaken for The Amityville Exorcist.
"...the fiercely Catholic Warrens engage in holy battle with straight-out-of-hell evil. The power of Christ – or something along..."

July 19, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Way, Way Back
In this indie comedy, a young teen finds confidence at a local water park after suffering emotional abuse from his insensitive, would-be stepfather.
"...well-meaning mother (Collette) and Trent (Carell), her boyfriend from hell. Duncan’s slump-shouldered demeanor expresses how he carries the weight..."

July 12, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

This Is the End
Be mindful when partying at James Franco's house: You could get stuck there for the apocalypse with Seth Rogen and Co.
"...vulgar bro humor are images of giant sinkholes to hell, the redeemed transporting up to heaven in blue sheaths..."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oblivion
Tom Cruise stars in this science-fiction outing that favors style over substance.
"...won’t find this engaging and entertaining. He is a hell of a director, even if the result provides more..."

April 19, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Animal Planet's Jackson Galaxy, the Cat Whisperer, Visits SXSW
And speaks loudly enough to be heard over the ruckus of Fadó
"...The name of his show is My Cat From Hell...."

March 11, 2013 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hey, Filmmakers! We're Number One!
'Moviemaker' says the 512 has opportunity, talent and affordability
"...Hell, we already knew it, but now Moviemaker confirms it:..."

March 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Silent Hill: Revelation
Watch out for the demons that inhabit Silent Hill.
"...Michael J. Bassett. Starring: Adelaide Clemens, Kit Harington, Radha Mitchell, Sean Bean, Carrie-Anne Moss, Malcolm McDowell, Martin Donovan and..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Last Ounce of Courage
A dead veteran's family heals their loss through their "free speech" battle to save Christmas from the godless ACLU.
"...meaning of liberty, all while wondering what in the hell has happened to godless America since the Eisenhower administration...."

Sept. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wild Horse, Wild Ride
In this documentary, nine horse trainers have 100 days to transform their mustangs from wild creatures to trusting companions before competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover.
"...up on the ride of their lives.” It’s a hell of a wrong foot forward – soured me on..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Apparition
A supernatural presence is released during a college experiment.
"...riff on ghostly doings in a moribund Los Angeles suburb-from-hell. It looks great – cinematographer Daniel Pearl shot both..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Campaign
A wan political comedy guaranteed to offend no one.
"...comedy guaranteed to offend no one and annoy the hell out of those of us who are already exasperated..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

My Way
This South Korean epic is a gory and realistic portrait of the horrors of war.
"...the director's point. It's certainly his prerogative. But even hell has its own clearly demarcated circles. This nightmare just..."

May 4, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
Nicolas Cage rides again.
"...similarly warped aesthetic. Despite this, however, Cage's turns as hell's two-wheeling bounty hunter, Johnny Blaze (both here and in..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

We Need To Talk About Kevin
Tilda Swinton stars as the mother of a teen rampage killer who has a complicated relationship with her son.
"...loverman. Miller's portrayal of an amoral, insidious teen from hell is pitch-perfect. He's lovely to look at, but there's..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Into the Abyss
In his latest documentary, Werner Herzog tackles the subject of the death penalty in Texas.
"...Texas, comes off looking like the 10th ring of hell – a place filled with random violence, Skoal tobacco..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas
Light ’em up for everyone's favorite movie stoners.
"...We've all gotten a little older now, haven't we? Hell, Harold (Cho) doesn't even smoke pot anymore. Married and..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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