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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 Review: A Long-Deserted Airbase Gives Up Tales Of Bravery, Tragedy, History And Romance In “Return To Hardwick”

Mildred AustinJune 8, 2020May 27, 2020

  Sons, daughters, and grandchildren of the greatest generation travel to England to uncover the history of a disappearing World War II airbase.

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Movie Review: Poetry, Poison And Problematic Relationships Spoil The Most Perfectly Planned Evening In “The Dinner Party”

Mildred AustinMay 5, 2020May 5, 2020

  A romantic dinner for two goes awry when the host’s long-lost brother crashes the party.

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Movie Review: Hijacking History Spawns A Punk Outlaw For Modern Audiences In “True History Of The Kelly Gang”

Mildred AustinApril 20, 2020April 9, 2020

  Based on Peter Carey’s novel, the story of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly and his gang as they flee from authorities during the 1870s.

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Movie Review: A Girl, A Boy, And “The Sharks”

Mildred AustinApril 17, 2020April 17, 2020

  Two young lovers embark on a relationship while a rumor of sharks at the beach has everyone talking.

Music Reviews

Movie Soundtrack Review: Murder, Mayhem & Bloodshed Set To Music Sums Up Lorne Balfe’s Score For “Bad Boys For Life”

Mildred AustinUpdated on March 23, 2020March 20, 2020

  Old-school cops Mike Lowery and Marcus Burnett team up to take down the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel. Newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department along with Mike and Marcus go up against the ruthless Armando Armas.

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Movie Review: “I Still Believe”: Love, Loss And Hope But Do “WE” Still Believe?

Mildred AustinUpdated on March 11, 2020March 11, 2020

  The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

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DVD Review: “Norm Of The North: Family Vacation” Fails To Entertain

Mildred AustinMarch 10, 2020March 10, 2020

  Overwhelmed by his Kingly duties, Norm struggles to make time for both his kingdom and his family. But when his crown is mysteriously stolen in the dead of the night, Norm must embark on an epic journey — disguised as a family vacation. Norm sets out to track down the thief and find his …

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