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Movie Review: Guto Parente’s Darkly Satirical ‘The Cannibal Club’

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Btrazil, Cannibal, comedy, elite, Guto Parente, satire, The Cannibal Club

The Cannibal Club, Brazilian director/screenwriter Guto Parente’s darkly satirical comedy, paints a bloody portrait of the lifestyles of a group

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San Antonio Film Festival Announces New Entry Categories for Its 25th Anniversary

February 19, 2019February 20, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments 25th anniversary, Adam Rocha, awards, filmmakers, gala, San Antonio Film Festival, Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

In commemoration of its 25th anniversary, the San Antonio Film Festival announces three new categories for submission.

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Movie Review: ‘The Golem’

January 30, 2019February 1, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments

This atmospheric retelling of the Jewish legend gives viewers much to think about.

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Movie Review: Australian Drama ‘West of Sunshine’

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Australia, Bicycle Thieves, Damian Hill, drama, Jason Raftopolous, Melbourne, Ty Perham

Jason Raftopolous’s feature debut is a moving slice-of-life drama.

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Review: The Female-Driven Slasher ‘The 6th Friend’

January 10, 2019January 10, 2019 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments 1980s, final girl, slasher, The 6th Friend, The Evil Dead

Though it doesn’t exactly break any new ground, this is a fun, old-fashioned slasher.

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A Brief History of ‘A Christmas Carol’

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments A Christmas Carol, Alastair Sim, Albert Finney, Bob Cratchit, Charles Dickens, Christmas, classic, George C. Scott, Jim Carrey, musical, Scrooge, Tiny Tim

A look at the various versions of Dicken’s classic tale throughout the years.

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‘The Cabin’ – Silly Over Substance

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments film, horror, Sweden, The Cabin, unintentional humor, VOD

This attempt to inject new life into the “terror in the woods” genre comes off as muddled and risible.

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The Beguiling Strangeness of 1959’s ‘Santa Claus’

November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments K. Gordon Murray, Mexico, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Santa Claus, surreal

The Cult Corner takes a fond look back at the ultra-bizarre 1959 “Santa Claus.”

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Review: The South Africa-Set Hitchcockian Thriller ‘Number 37’

November 19, 2018November 19, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments Capetown, crime, Hitchcock, Rear Window, South Africa, suspense, thriller

The Capetown-set Hitchcockian thriller delivers the suspenseful goods.

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The ‘Mondo’ Kings

November 14, 2018November 15, 2018 Kurt Gardner 0 Comments animal cruelty, cult, debasement, Mondo, Mondo Cane, More, movie, reality, Riz Ortolani

A thesis on the original “mondo” films, which unfortunately gave birth to today’s reality television.

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The city of San Antonio is a thriving artistic mecca. Local live theater is booming. The music scene is vibrant and exciting. More and more filmmakers are drawn to our beautiful locations.

ArtScene SA‘s mission is to provide comprehensive coverage of this dynamic arts community, providing informative news, reviews and announcements.

It is our hope that ArtScene SA will evolve into an essential destination for those who seek involvement, entertainment and enlightenment in the Alamo City’s ever-expanding artistic space.