THE BUBBLE: Mediocre Comedy Bursts
THE BUBBLE: Mediocre Comedy Bursts

Despite its excessive runtime and generally meeting expectations, The Bubble delivers an entertaining venture, and an easy breezy viewing experience.

CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival
CONTINUE: A Raw And Vulnerable Fight For Survival

Vital, raw and vulnerable, Nadine Crocker’s Continue is a bit of catharsis you didn’t know you needed.

THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together
THE OUTFIT: Not Well Sewn Together

Graham Moore’s “The Outfit” relies heavily on a charming performance by Mark Rylance but can’t tie together its many loose threads.

TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface
TOPSIDE: The Unforgiving Surface

Topside makes its points enough beforehand to deliver a disorienting and visually challenging portrayal of abandonment and desperation in New York City.

KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog
KING OTTO: The Power of the Underdog

Even if you don’t remember Greece’s triumph at Euro 2004, you’re guaranteed to be moved by King Otto.

DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit
DEADLY CUTS: An Irish Comedy With An Underdog Spirit

While the focus and ingenuity lessen as the underdog formula takes priority, the talented cast and their chemistry vitalize the absurdity.

INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale
INFINITE STORM: A Whimper Instead Of A Gale

A harrowing true story is rendered inert by the light touch on its most interesting aspects in The Infinite Storm.

FIRE OF LOVE Trailer
SXSW 2022: FIRE OF LOVE: An Experience Like No Other

The early Sundance praise is real. Fire of Love oozes passion and love from start to finish.

THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut
THE SACRED SPIRIT: An Otherworldly Debut

The Sacred Spirit hooks you with its moody, deceptively elusive presentation brilliantly structured with a tactful eye for detail.

MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm
MY FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN BOYFRIEND: A Perfect Mixing Of Satire And Charm

My First Native American Boyfriend is a chance to provide Native audiences a form of catharsis, a chance to have their real-world experiences represented.

THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past
THE SHEPHERDESS & THE SEVEN SONGS: A Dance Of History And Cultures Past

Stringing together multiple sources and influences, it is a spellbinding dance between Kashmir’s folkloric past and its tumultuous present.

SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR
SXSW 2022: JETHICA & THE CELLAR

In the latest report from SXSW 2022, Kevin L. Lee reviews two supernatural features: Jethica and The Cellar!

BELFAST: A Film With Heart
BELFAST: A Film With Heart

Belfast is a film that will creep into the recesses of your mind, its upbeat music and deeply rooted examination of family and the journey unforgettable.

SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama
SUPERIOR: A Topsy-Turvy Twin Drama

Superior is not without its flaws, and it wears its influences on its sleeve almost to a fault, but it’s still a worthwhile watch.

SXSW 2022: I LOVE MY DAD: Just How Much Cringe Can You Take?
SXSW 2022: I LOVE MY DAD: Just How Much Cringe Can You Take?

I Love My Dad is saddled with a competent, well-intentioned film that works better when being discussed than being watched.