I was lucky to attend the big gala of Jake Johnson’s new picture SELF-RELIANCE at the Paramount which also stars him alongside the wonderful Anna Kendrick. This movie has a screening tonight (Friday) at the Zach Theatre and is highly recommended if you want a case of the giggles. ABOUT: When a man is offered […]
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SxSW Reaction: Is There Anybody Out There?
One of the strongest docs to come out of SxSW is IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE, about this truly amazing woman who could. I am happy to hear the strong reactions from other festival goers I met this week, making me very happy to hear that people have been seeing it and spreading the word. […]
SxSW Reaction: EVIL DEAD RISE
The roof nearly blew off at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas tonight, as both Antonio and myself were among the 1200 scared souls in attendance at the SxSW Film & TV Festival World Premiere of EVIL DEAD RISE as part of the legendary Sam Raimi/Bruce Campbell combo and directed by Lee Cronin. ABOUT: “Evil […]
SxSW Reaction: PURE O
As part of the Narrative Competition at SxSW this year, PURE O is having one final screening at SxSW and if you are town, it’s really worth checking out. ABOUT: Cooper Ganz’s seemingly perfect life quickly unravels when he is diagnosed with a crippling form of OCD called Pure Obsessional. This often misunderstood illness forces […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – SISTER & SISTER director Kattia G. Zúñiga
“A heartfelt film about sisterhood, desires, jealousy, and youth in the never-ending tropical summer of Panama.” Filmmaker Kattia G. Zúñiga on SISTER & SISTER which screens at the 2023 edition of the South By Southwest Film & TV Festival. Welcome to SxSW 2023! Are you attending your screenings in person? Yes, it is my first […]
SxSW Reaction: THE ARTIFICE GIRL
This reaction is one that means a lot to me, as it comes from quite a few talents that I have known over the years including producer Aaron B. Koontz from Austin along with Midnight Madness at Toronto International Film Festival’s very own Peter Kuplowsky. As soon as I heard these names had a movie […]
SxSW Reaction: BLACKBERRY
Canada represent! Filmmaker Matt Johnson is no stranger to SxSW and Austin’s Fantastic Fest where I have met him many times (and he also has one of the best acting-is-reacting faces in recent memory) with THE DIRTIES at Fantastic Fest along with OPERATION AVALANCHE at SxSW a few years ago. I was honored to be […]
SxSW Reaction: HYPNOTIC (Work-In-Progress Edition)
One of the big screenings this year was Austin’s own Robert Rodriguez celebrating the 30th anniversary of his first movie, EL MARIACHI, with a work in progress screening of his latest picture HYPNOTIC. Note that this is touted as a work-in-progress, but in this movie buff’s opinion this seemed pretty final except for possibly a […]
SxSW Reaction: I USED TO BE FUNNY
That Rachel Sennott is so hot at SxSW right now! One of the breakout stars of the festival this year, Rachel was in two movies at the festival including BOTTOMS (a reaction is coming soon to this site) along with this Canadian feature I USED TO BE FUNNY filmed in and around the Toronto area. […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – GEOFF MCFETRIDGE: DRAWING A LIFE director Dan Covert
“Geoff McFetridge: Drawing a Life, is about the prolific artist Geoff McFetridge. You may not know his name, but his art is everywhere. It’s on your Apple watch, splashed on the sides of buildings, exhibited in countless galleries around the world, in title designs for films by Sofia Coppola and Spike Jonze, and featured in […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – ART FOR EVERYBODY director Miranda Yousef
“ART FOR EVERYBODY tells the story of the painter Thomas Kinkade, whose brightly-colored, some would say “saccharine,” paintings of cozy cottages and lighthouses turned him into the most commercially successful artist of his generation. He rocketed to popularity in the ‘90s by marketing himself as the painter of wholesome American family values, and pitting himself […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – Meet the EK JAGAH APNI (A PLACE OF OUR OWN) Creators
“The film is a a story of two women looking for a house to rent, the search becomes even more difficult because they are transwomen. It is special because it’s a queer/ trans told by queer trans people. It has great music and acting with cast of people who play roles very close to their […]
SxSW 2023 – THE HERRICANES director Olivia Kuan
“The Houston Herricanes were a part of the first women’s full tackle football league in the 1970s. Their unknown story is one of commitment, courage, and strength. Despite adversity and hardship, they fielded a team purely for the love of the game. What they started is a movement that is still in motion today.” Filmmaker […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – DEADLAND director Lance Larso
“U.S. Border agent Angel Waters comes across what would normally be a routine illegal crossing, but It quickly devolves into his worst nightmare. Barely clinging to life, the immigrant utters, “El Paso, por favor”. In a tragic twist of fate the immigrant is killed while being held at a remote border outpost. Under the cover of darkness, Angel and his […]
SxSW Reaction: FLAMIN’ HOT – You Want Some Cheetos With That Heat?
Both Antonio and I saw the World Premiere of Searchlight Pictures’ FLAMIN HOT yesterday at SxSW Film & TV with filmmaker Eva Longoria and the entire cast & crew! Check out our reaction below. ABOUT: “Flamin’ Hot” is the story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing […]