Noga Erez - Rock en Seine 2026 

Coverage from the Austin Film Festival, highlighting some panels and films that emphasized the importance of diverse and inclusive storytelling.

Hiring bias is something that's rampant in all industries (even unconscious bias). But writing a script totally neutral not only opens the door for more diverse actors, but also for characters that are people first. 

A young girl named Copi and her pet dog Xico travel into the mountain when they hear that something's not right.

Wacky antics ensue when a 100-year-old Jewish man wakes up from a pickled hibernation in the modern world.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes on the heels of its billion-dollar grossing predecessor, and seeks to do absolutely nothing other than repeat its success. In this, the film is eminently effective. If you have seen the previous film, you can expect something extremely similar in this package.  That is, a barrage of references to Nintendo intellectual property wrapped in a plot that provides the thinnest layer of emotional payoff for the characters.

When Juana tries real sushi for the first time, she is immediatley smitten by it and discovers a passion she never knew she had.