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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: “House Of Gucci” Is A Sensational Story Of Murder, Madness, Glamor, And Greed

Mildred AustinNovember 23, 2021November 23, 2021

  When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel their legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately…murder.

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Spread Across The Lush Wine Country Landscapes Of Spain And Australia, “Chasing Wonders” Is A Beautiful Coming-Of-Age Story

Mildred AustinNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

  A coming-of-age story set across the lush wine country of both Australia and Spain, a young man explores the nature of father-son relationships and the pathway toward understanding and forgiveness.

Film Festival Reviews

2021 Newport Beach Film Festival Review: Tough Doesn’t Begin To Describe The Courage Of A Young Native American Woman In “Pure Grit”

Mildred AustinUpdated on November 2, 2021November 2, 2021

  “Pure Grit” is both a thrilling tale of extreme bareback horse racing and an intimate love story. Chronicling three years in the life of a young Native American bareback horse racer, her dogged determination, and the relationships that sustain her.

4K/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Reviews

DVD Review: “The Titans That Built America” Is Must-See Television

Mildred AustinOctober 27, 2021October 27, 2021

  The rise and fierce rivalries of industrial heavy hitters Henry Ford, William Boeing, Walter Chrysler, JP Morgan Jr, and Pierre Du Pont.

4K/Blu-ray/DVD/Digital Reviews

4K Ultra HD Review: Our Favorite Looney Tunes Characters Team Up With LeBron James In Fantastical “Space Jam: A New Legacy”

Mildred AustinOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021

  A rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: With Clowns, Secret Agents, And Three Adorable Youngsters, How Could “Secret Agent Dingledorf And His Trusty Dog Splat” Fail? Stay Tuned

Mildred AustinUpdated on October 4, 2021October 1, 2021

  Using quirky inventions from a spy backpack, young Bernie Dingledorf, his dog, and two best friends are the only ones who can save the world by facing bullies, thwarting circus clowns, and destroying Dr. Chuckles evil laugh generator.

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: “Old Henry” Is A Mysterious And Dark, Revisionist Western

Mildred AustinSeptember 22, 2021September 22, 2021

  An action western about a farmer who takes in an injured man with a satchel of cash. When a posse comes for the money, he must decide who to trust. Defending a siege, he reveals a gunslinging talent calling his true identity into question.

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Movie Review: “The Voyeurs” Takes A Lesson From The Old Saying, “Curiosity Killed The Cat”

Mildred AustinSeptember 10, 2021September 10, 2021

  Pippa and Thomas move into their dream apartment but notice that their windows look directly into the apartment opposite, this will set in motion a chain of events that will lead to disaster.

Movie Reviews

Movie Review: Sean And Dylan Penn Portray Father And Daughter John And Jennifer Vogel In Disappointing “Flag Day”

Mildred AustinAugust 25, 2021August 25, 2021

  A father lives a double life as a counterfeiter, bank robber, and con man in order to provide for his daughter.

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