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A King for Four Legends
Regina King's directorial debut depicting legendary figures, makes her unstoppable! By Janelle Lee Austin October 20, 2024 There are...
Oct 20, 20243 min read


Out of this World: Apollo 13
The number thirteen can be as lucky as you make it! By Janelle Lee Austin October 12, 2024 Ron Howard’s 1995 film Apollo 13 , a...
Oct 12, 20243 min read


Hanks Carries Cast Away
A beautiful island with no one to share it with is for the crabs! By Janelle Lee Austin October 6, 2024 When you think about Robert...
Oct 6, 20242 min read


The Substance: Horror Fans Rejoice
The Substance is a bloody-mess of what horror classics are made of! By Janelle Lee Austin October 5, 2024 Alright, let’s talk about The...
Oct 5, 20243 min read


Moonlight: A Cinematic Pillar
Chiron's life story in a trilogy of color and depth, through cinematography and character By Janelle Lee Austin September 20, 2024...
Sep 20, 20242 min read


Everyone's A Star
Austin Under the Stars creates a star-studded evening at AFS Cinema By Janelle Lee Austin September 16, 2024 The 8th Annual Austin Under...
Sep 16, 20242 min read


Hell or High Water is Re-Watch Worthy
A screenwriting masterpiece from Taylor Sheridan By Janelle Lee Austin September 15, 2024 When Hell or High Water came out in 2016, I...
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Barbie-licious!
Where confidence runs rampant until... By Janelle Lee Austin September 7, 2024 When Barbie  hit theaters in July 2023, I knew I had to...
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Peele Your Eyes on "Get Out"
Jordan Peele's script-to-screen perfection never gets old. By Janelle Lee Austin September 1, 2024 My first encounter with Jordan Peele's...
Sep 1, 20242 min read


My Filmmaking Journey
Follow your heart, take chances, sit in the scary. My filmmaking journey uncovered.
Aug 30, 20243 min read
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