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Mildred Austin

I can remember being a girl fascinated by the original CINDERELLA and trying to understand that the characters weren’t REAL?? But how was that possible? Because my mom was a cinema lover, she often took me with her instead of leaving me with a babysitter. I was so young in my first film experiences, I would stare at that BIG screen and wonder “what were those people up there saying?” And then as a slightly older girl watching Margaret O’Brien in THE RED SHOES, I dreamed of being a ballerina. Later, in a theatre with my mom and aunt watching WUTHERING HEIGHTS, I found myself sobbing along with the two of them as Katherine and Heathcliff were separated forever. I have always loved film. In college in the ’60s, the Granada in Dallas became our “go-to” art theater where we soaked up 8 ½, THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY, WILD STRAWBERRIES and every other Bergman film to play there. Although my training is in theatre and I have acted and directed in Repertory Theatre, college and community theatre, I am always drawn back to the films.

I live in Garland and after being retired for 18 years, I have gone back to work in an elementary school library. I am currently serving as an Associate Critic for John Garcia’s THE COLUMN, an online theatre magazine and I see and review local community theatre shows for that outlet. I’m excited to have the opportunity to extend my experiences now to film and review for IRISH FILM CRITIC. See you at the movies - my preferred seat is back row!

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Movie Reviews

Movie Review: There Are Moments Of Magic Even In An Ever-Darkening World In “The Life Of Chuck”

Mildred AustinJune 9, 2025June 4, 2025

A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

4K/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Reviews

Blu-ray Review: In “Paddington In Peru,” Paddington’s Search For Aunt Lucy Morphs Into A Centuries-Old Search For Gold In The Amazon Jungle

Mildred AustinMay 5, 2025May 5, 2025

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: A Teacher Uncovers A Twisted Tale Of Suspicion And Terror In “Holland”

Mildred AustinMarch 25, 2025March 25, 2025

A woman’s picture-perfect life in quaint Holland, Michigan, crumbles when she and a friend uncover a twisted secret in their midst.

Theatre Reviews

Theatre Review: “Titanic: The Exhibition” Is All About Unforgettable Experiences

Mildred AustinUpdated on February 23, 2025February 23, 2025

Over Two Decades After Captivating Dallas Audiences at Fair Park, Titanic: The Exhibition Returns with Immersive Experiences, Original Artifacts, Stunning Ship Recreations, and a VR Journey to Titanic’s Final Resting Place.

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: In “Paddington In Peru,” Paddington’s Search For Aunt Lucy Morphs Into A Centuries-Old Search For Gold In The Amazon Jungle

Mildred AustinUpdated on February 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey.

4K/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Reviews

4K Ultra HD™ Review: An Intelligent Robot Lost In A Wilderness Must Learn To Make It Her Home In “The Wild Robot”

Mildred AustinDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Grace Pudl Must Get Her Head Out Of Her Shell To Gain Confidence And Move Forward In “Memoir Of A Snail”

Mildred AustinNovember 4, 2024November 4, 2024

A bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called Grace Pudel – a hoarder of snails, romance novels, and guinea pigs.

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: An Intelligent Robot Lost In A Wilderness Must Learn To Make It Her Home In “The Wild Robot”

Mildred AustinSeptember 25, 2024September 25, 2024

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

4K/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Reviews

“Back To Black” Blu-ray™ Review: Like A Fleeting Melody, Amy Winehouse’s Life Was A Haunting Harmony Of Brilliance And Heartbreaking Self-Destruction

Mildred AustinJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The life and music of Amy Winehouse, through the journey of adolescence to adulthood and the creation of one of the best-selling albums of our time.

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