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Robert Sims hosts KOOP at the Movies 3-4:30 pm CT Wednesdays on KOOP Radio 91.7 FM/https://koop.org. Lights Camera Austin-branded filmmaker interviews + reviews. Plus soundtrack sets. Member of Austin Film Critics Association + Critics Choice Association.
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Enjoy your Turkey Day!!!
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ALT: two men walking down a snowy street with the words happy thanksgiving written above them
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November 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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‘El Mariachi,’ ‘Spy Kids’ Producer Elizabeth Avellán Wraps Canary Islands Thriller ‘Bonded,’ Toplining Bichir Trio, Paz Vega, Ingrid García-Jonsson (EXCLUSIVE)
Producer Elizabeth Avellán wraps Spain-U.S. supernatural thriller ‘Bonded,’ with Demián, Gala and Bruno Bichir, Paz Vega and Ingrid García-Jonsson.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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The KOOP Radio interview with IN YOUR DREAMS co-writer/director Alex Woo: www.lightscameraaustin.net/alex-woo-nov...

The family animated adventure is now streaming on Netflix.

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November 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Paul Mescal discusses playing William Shakespeare in HAMNET: www.lightscameraaustin.net/paul-mescal-...

The historical drama, which premiered locally at this year’s Austin Film Festival, is now in theaters.

@koopradio.bsky.social #PaulMescal #Hamnet #HamnetFilm #WilliamShakespeare
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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Paramount should go all in and cast Louis C.K. as the chief of police, Kevin Spacey as the villain, and Conor McGregor as his henchman.
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‘Rush Hour 4’ Shocker: Paramount in Talks to Distribute Brett Ratner Comeback Vehicle
Brett Ratner will direct the potential project, his first narrative feature since multiple allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment in 2017. The move comes after President Donald Trump reported...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
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Tapping pre-order on this was pretty surreal.
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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And guess whose review was quoted on one of the newspaper ads?
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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RIP Jimmy Cliff.
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Jimmy Cliff, 'The Harder They Come' Reggae Giant, Dead at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the reggae legend who helped spread the genre’s reach from Jamaica to the world with 'The Harder They Come,' has died at the age of 81.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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RIP Udo Kier.
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Udo Kier, German Actor Who Appeared in ‘My Own Private Idaho,’ ‘Andy Warhol’s Frankenstein,’ Dies at 81
Udo Kier, a German actor who collaborated with everyone from Andy Warhol to Lars von Trier to Madonna, died on Sunday morning. He was 81.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Dreaming big tonight.
November 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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RIP Mani.
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Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, the Stone Roses and Primal Scream bassist, dies aged 63
Ian Brown and Tim Burgess were among those to pay tribute to Mani, whose death was announced by his brother and nephew
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November 20, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Just announced: The Paramount Theatre to close June 2026 for 8-9 months of renovations. The State Theatre then undergoes a “total structural reimagining” for 13-16 months.

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November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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From Austin’s Powerhouse Animation. Drops Dec. 11.
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Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft | Season 2 Official Trailer | Netflix
YouTube video by Netflix
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November 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Checking out the new Mads Mikkelsen-Bryan Fuller collab …
November 18, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Alamo South Lamar and Southwest Theaters Lake Creek 7 as of now.
November 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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RIP Recycled Reads.
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Austin Public Library Announces Transition Timeline for Recycled Reads and New Donation Policies | Austin Public Library
Bookstore to close on Jan. 17 as program shifts to systemwide service in early 2026
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November 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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RIP Dan McGrath.
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Dan McGrath, Writer on ‘The Simpsons’ and ‘King of the Hill,’ Dies at 61
The Brooklyn-born Emmy winner also worked on ‘The Harvard Lampoon,’ ‘Saturday Night Live’ and ‘Mission Hill.’
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November 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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Never made any sense opening THE RUNNING MAN so soon after PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Going after much of the same audience.
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Lionsgate’s ‘Now You See Me 3’ Pulling Rabbit Out Of Hat With No. 1 $21M-$24M Opening – Saturday AM Box Office
'Now You See Me: Now You Don't' heads for No. 1 with a $20 million-plus opening.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Not sure what’s going on with Aaron Eckhart’s career but this must be the most random sequel to hit theaters this year.
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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The Austin-set sitcom is canceled less than a year after sexual assault allegations were made against Brian Jordan Alvarez. FX dropping all S2 episodes at once in September without much fanfare may have been an indication that it wanted to quietly move on from the sitcom.
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‘English Teacher’ Canceled by FX After Two Seasons
FX has canceled Brian Jordan Alvarez's 'English Teacher' after two seasons.
variety.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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RIP Sally Kirkland.
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Sally Kirkland, Oscar Nominee for ‘Anna,’ Dies at 84
Sally Kirkland, the ebulllient blonde actress who was Oscar-nominated for the independent film "Anna" in 1987, has died. She was 84.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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RIP Tatsuya Nakadai.
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Tatsuya Nakadai, Japanese Film Legend That Starred in ‘Ran,’ ‘Harakiri’ and ‘The Human Condition’ Trilogy, Dies at 92
Tatsuya Nakadai, one of Japan's most celebrated actors who was a frequent collaborator of Akira Kurosawa and Masaki Kobayashi, died. He was 92.
variety.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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About to find out whether Glen Powell can run as well as—or better than—Tom Cruise.
November 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Austin friends! We'll be having some Q&As for MAN FINDS TAPE coming up. 12/5 is already sold out, but 12/6 isn't. See ya' there?

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November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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The KOOP Radio interview with THE WEEDHACKER MASSACRE co-creator/star Allen Danziger, co-creator/writer Ray Spivey, dir. Jody Stelzig: www.lightscameraaustin.net/weedhacker-m...

The Austin-shot horror comedy is available to stream on Tubi and for digital/on-demand viewing.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM