That’s right, folks! Another year of Austin’s own genre film festival, Fantastic Fest, is around the corner and the first round of announcements already proves this year is going to be another great one. Official Press Release: FANTASTIC FEST TURNS FIFTEEN WITH A LOADED SLATE OF GENRE FILMS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE, INCLUDING US PREMIERE… Continue reading Fantastic Fest first round of films have been announced! Includes Taika Waititi’s ‘Jojo Rabbit’
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Interview with Gerald’s Game Director, Mike Flanagan
Gerald’s Game hits Netflix this Friday, bringing another fantastic Stephen King novel to life, fresh after the release of IT. The film premiered at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX this past week and has been receiving overall high praise from critics, citing Gerald’s Game as one of the best Stephen King adaptions yet. We had the… Continue reading Interview with Gerald’s Game Director, Mike Flanagan
Check out the New Trailer for Gerald’s Game coming to Netflix
While trying to spice up her marriage in a remote lake house, a woman must suddenly fight to survive when she is left handcuffed to a bed. Directed by Mike Flanagan. Starring Carla Gugino and based on the novel by Stephen King, GERALD’S GAME will premiere at Fantastic Fest in Austin, TX later this month.… Continue reading Check out the New Trailer for Gerald’s Game coming to Netflix
Nacho Vigalondo’s Colossal film wraps up Fantastic Fest 2016
During Fantastic Fest, Director Nacho Vigalondo, Tim Blake Nelson, and Nahikari Ipiña were in attendance to promote the closing night film, Colossal. Colossal stars Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Tim Blake Nelson and Dan Stevens and is about a woman who discovers that severe catastrophic events are somehow connected to the mental breakdown from which she’s… Continue reading Nacho Vigalondo’s Colossal film wraps up Fantastic Fest 2016
Witness the peculiar in Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children (Movie Review)
Tim Burton has returned to the fantasy world, in his latest film Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children, set to hit theaters September 30th. Adapted from the novel by Ransom Riggs, The story follows a modern teenager named Jake, played by Asa Butterfield. His grandfather, played by Terrance Stamp, shared many bedtime stories throughout Jake’s childhood involving… Continue reading Witness the peculiar in Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children (Movie Review)
City of Austin celebrates Tim Burton and announces Keep Austin Peculiar Day during Fantastic Fest
Tim Burton was in attendance today during Fantastic Fest to premiere his latest film Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children and accept a proclamation by Austin resident and Director Robert Rodriguez announcing “Keep Austin Peculiar Day”. Fantastic Fest founder Tim League, was also in attendance to introduce the two directors. During the presentation, Rodriguez welcomed… Continue reading City of Austin celebrates Tim Burton and announces Keep Austin Peculiar Day during Fantastic Fest
Sci-Fi drama ARRIVAL is set to open Fantastic Fest 2016
Arrival, which stars Amy Adams will kick off the film festival taking place in Austin, TX this September. The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve who previously directed Sicario and is at the helm for the upcoming Blade Runner film. Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker star alongside Amy Adams. Along with the announcement, the second wave… Continue reading Sci-Fi drama ARRIVAL is set to open Fantastic Fest 2016