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Category Archive: Austin Film Festival 2020

Austin Film Festival: “The Book Keepers” is an emotional page-turner

The Book Keepers
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A cross-country book tour is the backdrop for an engrossing doc about coping with the loss of a loved one.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 29, 2020November 3, 2020

Austin Film Fest: Say hello to great filmmaking in “Farewell Amor”

Farewell Amor
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delivers an emotionally engrossing directorial debut.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 29, 2020October 29, 2020

Austin Film Festival: Good filmmaking dies in “Two Deaths of Henry Baker”

Two Deaths of Henry Baker
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Director Felipe Mucci delivers a crime thriller that’s heavy on darkness but light on substance.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Austin Film Festival: “Death of a Telemarketer” puts thoughtful commentary on hold

Death of a Telemarketer
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While effective at first, Khaled Ridgeway’s feature debut goes from dark comedy to conventional sappiness.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

Austin Film Festival: “Murder Bury Win” is a grisly game worth playing

Murder Bury Win
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“Rough Night” meets a board game pitch gone awry in this memorable dark comedy.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 27, 2020October 27, 2020

AFF Fest: “Dave Not Coming Back” is a poignant look at loss and risk

Dave Not Coming Back
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Jonah Malek’s documentary proves captivating for divers and non-divers alike.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 25, 2020November 13, 2020

Austin Film Festival: “Good” serves up intimacy with overstuffed sides

Good
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Justin Etheredge’s directorial debut Good is a flawed but frequently intriguing production.

Douglas Laman Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020
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