SXSW

SXSW 2020: THE TOLL: Don't Blame The Victim
SXSW 2020: THE TOLL: Don’t Blame The Victim

With its deeply rich messaging and intense showcase of tension, The Toll is definitely a film to add to your must-see list.

SXSW 2020: DRUNK BUS
SXSW 2020: DRUNK BUS

Drunk Bus is edgy and heartwarming, bringing powerful performances and an even stronger message to this coming-of-age film.

SXSW 2020 Short Films: RUN ON And THE SHAWL
SXSW 2020 Short Films: RUN ON And THE SHAWL

Stephanie Archer reviews two short films that were supposed to have its premiere at SXSW 2020: Run On, directed by Daniel Newell Kaufman and The Shawl, directed by Sarah Kiener.

SXSW 2020: THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE: An Education On Female Pleasure
SXSW 2020: THE DILEMMA OF DESIRE: An Education On Female Pleasure

The Desire of Dilemma is an eye-opening and a vital informational showcase on female sexuality for everyone, today, yesterday and tomorrow.

SXSW 2020: THE BOY WHO SOLD THE WORLD
SXSW 2020: THE BOY WHO SOLD THE WORLD

The Boy Who Sold the World is a captivating documentary looking into the world behind the technology of apps, and the minds of the youth who are set on changing the world.

SXSW 2020: CODED BIAS
SXSW 2020 Review: CODED BIAS

Coded Bias makes its primary focus on a the bias of facial recognition and the abuse that technology poses both currently and in the future.

SXSW 2020: I WILL MAKE YOU MINE: Make this Yours
SXSW 2020: I WILL MAKE YOU MINE: Make This Yours

Despite a few stumbles along the way, I Will Make You Mine is a deeply nuanced directorial debut and character study that will leave audiences satisfied.

SXSW 2020: THE CARNIVORES
SXSW 2020: THE CARNIVORES

The Carnivores is an effective psychological foray that may be divisive among some, but is worth biting into, to really appreciate the talent within.

SXSW 2020: GOOD OL GIRL
SXSW 2020: GOOD OL GIRL

Good Ol Girl succeeds in bringing attention where attention is due, and providing an understanding to the changes Texas ranchers must embrace if they are to survive.

SXSW 2020: LOVEBITES: Toxicity & Loneliness
SXSW 2020: LOVEBITES: Toxicity & Loneliness

Lovebites trusts its audience to make the connections, the empathy, and the call to action.

SXSW 2019 Review: THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA: No Soul To This Tale

The Curse of La Llorona is not original enough to stand on its own, relying too intently on jumpscares and with not enough focus on the characters around them.

SXSW 2019 Reviews: DARLIN’, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR, and SNATCHERS
SXSW 2019 Reviews: DARLIN’, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR & SNATCHERS

In his latest dispatch from SXSW, Kevin Lee reviews Darlin’, The Girl on the Third Floor and Snatchers.

SXSW Review: PET SEMATARY: It’s Back… But is it the Same?
SXSW 2019 Review: PET SEMATARY: It’s Back… But Is It The Same?

Pet Sematary, in this critic’s opinion, is a constant battle between excessive production and exceptional performances.

SXSW 2019 Reviews: APOLLO 11 & AQUARELA
SXSW 2019 Reviews: APOLLO 11 & AQUARELA

In his latest dispatch from SXSW, Kevin Lee reviews Apollo 11, from director Todd Douglas Miller, and Aquarela, by Victor Kossakovsky.

Interview with YES, GOD, YES Director and Writer Karen Maine
SXSW 2019 Review: YES, GOD, YES: A Film You’d Want To Hug

Yes, God, Yes is a film you’d want to hug, where its authentic nature, lovable lead, and gentle director can win over anybody.