The challenge for filmmakers is to forge a new path or rekindle the sparks of horror’s past in fresh, compelling ways. With Late Night with the Devil, directors and writers Colin and Cameron Cairnes tackle this challenge head-on, offering a tantalizing mix of horror, suspense, and a nostalgic throwback to … [Read More]
Ever feel like Hollywood forgot about stories from the projects? We Grown Now steps up to the plate, reminding us that real coming-of-age tales still exist. But this ain’t your average teen flick. Buckle up for a journey through the vibrant chaos of 1992 Chicago, where two young boys navigate … [Read More]
Internet personality Jennifer Murphy went viral in the summer of 2016 with her song “I Want to Be Neenja”. The quirky sendup reportedly topped 1 billion online views worldwide, and over 88 million hashtags on TikTok. The runaway success of “I Want to Be Neenja” inspired Murphy to create a … [Read More]
The best movies in 2024 offer a diverse array of options, catering to varying tastes and preferences. With a plethora of streaming services and a constant influx of new releases, choosing the perfect movie to watch can feel like an overwhelming task. Fear not, cinephiles! This guide equips you with … [Read More]
Jeremy Workman returns to SXSW this year with “Secret Mall Apartment.” Eight individuals found a way to convert unused space within the Providence Place Mall in Rhode Island. They used it as a clubhouse and as a protest against gentrification. They were successful from 2003 to 2007 before being discovered. … [Read More]
The very first day of SXSW 2024 a 96-minute documentary entitled “MoviePass/MovieCrash” had its World Premiere at the Alamo Theater on Lamar Boulevard. It chronicled how two black entrepreneurs—Stacy Spikes and Hamet Watt—spent a decade developing a way to bring the masses back to the theater experience with a credit … [Read More]
“Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It” is a documentary from Paris Barclay, whose own film accomplishments put him in a class that few can match. Barclay (“In Treatment,” “Glee”). This is an outstanding documentary. It goes right up there with my favorite from last year’s SXSW, “Little Richard: … [Read More]
The International Premiere of Writer/Director Tilman Singer’s film “Cuckoo” took place on Thursday, March 14 at SXSW. It’s a delightfully weird horror thriller written and directed by German director Tilman Singer. It stars Hunter Shafer (“Euphoria”) and veteran character actor Dan Stevens (Matthew Crawley on “Downton Abbey,” “Colossal” at SXSW … [Read More]
Yo punk rockers, music maniacs, and lovers of all things loud and unpredictable! Get ready to mosh your way into a frenzy because SXSW is getting a serious dose of rebellion with “Punk Rock Lottery,” a documentary that celebrates the untamed spirit of punk through musical mayhem. This ain’t your typical … [Read More]
The Canadian documentary “Plastic People,” directed by Ben Addelman and Ziya Tong, had its World Premiere at SXSW on Saturday, March 9th, 2024. It is an absolutely terrifying piece of detective work, investigating how our fixation on plastic came to be and what plastic is doing to us. The synopsis … [Read More]
After a year of phenomenal and innovative filmmaking, the 2024 Oscars winners are finally here to tell us what we already know: it was a great year for cinema. But it’s not all about personal opinions regarding what makes a great film. It’s about hardworking behind-the-scenes teams, talented cast members, … [Read More]
The documentary “7 Beats Per Minute,” directed by Canadian/Chinese/Mongol director Yuqi Kang had its World Premiere on March 8th, Friday , the first day of SXSW. Yuqi Kang, the director of “A Little Wisdom,” gifts us with a gorgeous film. Every frame of this story about freedivers is superbly composed. … [Read More]