Movies Netflix Biopic Gives Paralyzed Barrel Racer an Inspirational Outlet By Todd Jorgenson | 1 week ago The latest project for Dallas filmmaker Conor Allyn chronicles the recovery of Utah equestrian Amberley Snyder following a horrific 2010 truck accident.
Movies Good Grief: How a Filmmaker Challenged His Beliefs Through Buddy Comedy By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago Shawn Snyder's feature debut is a quirky exploration of bereavement, Hasidic customs, and body decomposition. And it stems from his own experiences.
Movies As a Stalker, Huppert Makes Greta Watchable, If Not Exactly Good By Todd Jorgenson | 3 weeks ago This psychological thriller at least grants the versatile French star an amusing opportunity to chew the scenery in the title role.
Movies How a Texas Director Finally Brought The Iron Orchard to the Screen, 50 Years Later By Todd Jorgenson | 4 weeks ago Ty Roberts has a personal connection to this story of life in the West Texas oil fields, based on an acclaimed 1966 novel by Fort Worth oilman Edmund Van Zandt.
Movies The Visually Dazzling Alita: Battle Angel Might Have Been Written by Robots By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago James Cameron's big-screen adaptation of the Japanese manga is a dystopian adventure that amounts to a high-concept exercise in spectacle over substance.
Movies A First-Ever Grant Helped a Dallas Filmmaker Document Palestine By Nashwa Bawab | 1 month ago Dallas-based director Michael Rowley tells the stories of two Palestinians from thousands of miles away.
Movies Erykah Badu Relished the Chance to Show Her Comedic Chops in What Men Want By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago In this gender-flipped remake of the 2000 Mel Gibson comedy, Badu brings her own eccentric vibe to a small but pivotal role as a pot-dealing psychic.
Movies The Lego Movie Sequel Is a Toy Story That Shoots Bricks By Todd Jorgenson | 1 month ago The construction isn’t as sturdy in this sequel to the delightful 2014 romp, which has already spawned two spinoffs in addition to this labored follow-up.
Movies Dallas Producer Hopes Missionary Biopic Highlights Message of Forgiveness By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago A faith-based drama about Australian missionary Graham Staines marks the debut film for Victor Abraham’s Skypass Entertainment.
Movies Why Peter Jackson’s New WWI Documentary Is Such a Vital Cinematic Document By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago It's a monumental achievement in film preservation and a powerful tribute to the courage and camaraderie of those along the front lines during the Great War.
Movies Gone Fishing: McConaughey Does McConaughey Things in Loopy Thriller Serenity By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago Despite some committed work from everyone's favorite Texas Longhorn fan, this saga of betrayal, revenge, PTSD, and deep-sea fishing struggles to stay afloat.
Movies Coogan and Reilly Turn Stan and Ollie Into a Playfully Nostalgic Salute By Todd Jorgenson | 2 months ago Benefiting from a pair of superb performances, the film functions best as an affectionate tribute to the legendary comedy duo.
