The Local Haps: July 4th Weekend Edition

With the Fourth of July coming up, there's a surprisingly sparse calendar for specialty screenings. If you're not traveling for the long weekend then you can check out these screenings after the break!

THE OVERNIGHT Review- Jonesy's Take

The Overnight

Director: Patrick Brice

Writer: Patrick Brice

Actors: Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman, and Judith Godreche

The Local Haps: June 22nd - June 28th

Now that the solstice has come and gone, we're officially in the summer season and without the torrential downpours we've been experiencing, the temperatures have already started climbing to the 90's. So why not beat the heat and check out these awesome screenings? Check them out after the break.

DOPE Movie Review - Javi's Take

Director and Writer: Rick Famuyiwa.

Actors: Shameik Moore, Tony Revolorio, Kiersey Clemons, Zoe Kravitz, and A$AP Rocky.

Synopsis: A nerdy kid 

Netflix Instant: TV and Movie Picks

Well if you're already finished with the third season of Orange is the New Black, I have some recommendations for you for this weekend. It's a mixed bag of classic, drama, and, of course, a documentary. If the humid air is keeping you inside this weekend, check these out!

INSIDE OUT Review- Jonesy's Take

Director: Pete Doctor

Writers: Pete Doctor, Meg LeFauve, and Josh Cooley

Actors: Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, Bill Hader, Mandy Kaling, Lewis Black, Diane Lane, and Kaitlyn Dias

This review originally ran on CentralTrack.com

OCFF Review: ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT

Director: Rik Alverson.

Writer: Rik Alverson, Tim Heidecker, Greg Turkington.

Actors: Greg Turkington, John C. Reilley, Tye Sheridan, Amy Seimetz, Michael Cera and Tim Heidecker.

Synopsis: A depressed comedian tours the Southwest to apathetic audiences. 

Netflix Instant: Movie & TV Picks: Oak Cliff Film Festival Edition

The Oak Cliff Film Festival is going on strong right now at the historic Texas Theatre. It's a great film festival and my personal favorite from the many Dallas Fort Worth festivals. to commemorate the occasion, here's a few of their past movies that are currently streaming on Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus and Netflix.

The Local Haps: Drafthouse Richardson Plans Special JURASSIC WORLD Events

JURASSIC WORLD is almost upon us. For most people my age, this is a big deal regardless of the quality of the movie since the original JURASSIC PARK was such a monumental moviegoing experience for an entire generation of nerds. As always, the Drafthouse in Richardson has something special planned to commemorate the release of the movie and they spared no expense. Check out the details after the break!

SPY Review - Javi's Take

SPY

Director: Paul Feig.

Writer: Paul Feig.

Actors: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jason Statham, Jude Law.

Synopsis: When an agent goes missing, a bookish CIA analyst must go undercover to stop a nuclear bomb.

DOOMSDAYS Review- Jonesy's Take

Directed by Eddie Mullins

Written by Eddie Mullins

Starring: Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Rice, Brian Charles Johnson, and Laura Campbell

Synopsis: A pair of drifters make their way from vacation house to vacation house and pick up two other like-minded people along the way.

DOOMSDAYS is available on VOD June 5th. 

WE ARE STILL HERE Review - Javi's Take

WE ARE STILL HERE

Director: Ted Geoghegan.

Writers: Ted Geoghegan, concept by Richard Griffin.

Actors: Barbara Crampton, Andrew Sensenig, Lisa Marie, Larry Fessenden, and Monte Markham.

Synopsis: A grieving couple moves into a house with a bloody past.