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R.I.P Lauren Bacall (1924-2014)

IN MEMORIAM TOP 6 LIST: LAUREN BACALL What a rough week for cinema fans as we lost another legend today. Lauren Bacall was one of Hollywood’s biggest dames, a truly alluring beauty with the acting talent to match. Very sad news.-JL

Boyhood News for East Texas

I recently sent an inquiry about possibly bringing Richard Linklater’s Boyhood to Tyler, TX. Earlier today I was surprised to receive this response back, while the information is disappointing for movie fans in East Texas (we’re used to it), I’m thankful for Ms. Hattaway taking the time to respond personally to my request. Hi Mr. […]

R.I.P. Robin Williams (1951-2014)

IN MEMORIAM TOP 6 LIST: ROBIN WILLIAMS Many say that comedy comes from pain, I guess it just got too painful. Rest In Peace…

A Night in Old Mexico (2014)

Review by-Jarrett Leahy Instead of placidly settling into the trailer home picked out for him after being forced off his farm, aging rancher Red Bovie decides to take his newly discovered grandson on a wild road trip to Old Mexico for one last hurrah of booze and women. Unfortunately, their night of debauchery takes a […]

Bad Words (2014)

Review by-Jarrett Leahy A contemptible 40-year-old dropout hellbent on exacting revenge against the world, finds an eligibility loophole that allows him to compete in the renowned Golden Quill National Spelling Bee. Threatening legal action if he isn’t permitted to participate, his reluctant admittance sets off a whirlwind of disdain and mockery from both officials and […]