“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 […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – PLAN C director Tracy Droz Tragos
“PLAN C is about abortion – specifically the abortion pill. It tells the story of a movement of activists and medical professionals who have been at work in the United States for almost a decade, working to spread the word about, and access to, medication abortion. It tells the stories of women who have used […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – JOIN OR DIE directors Rebecca Davis & Pete Davis
“JOIN OR DIE is a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. Follow the story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of Robert Putnam, whose legendary “Bowling Alone” research into American community decline may hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.” Filmmakers Rebecca & […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – MOLLI & MAX IN THE FUTURE director Michael Lukk Litwak
“A grounded romantic comedy set in an absurd world, “Molli and Max In the Future” takes the character-driven romance of a movie like “When Harry Met Sally” and combines it with an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink sci-fi universe found in shows like “Futurama or “Rick and Morty.” Through a combination of old-school practical visual effects (hand-built models, miniatures, […]
SxSW Midnighters Reactions: TALK TO ME & LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL
Both Antonio and myself were in attendance at the legendary Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar location, a cinema that has left a BIG impact on my life as not only the home to many SxSW and Fantastic Fests but also a world class cinema with top notch projection and sound AND a terrific food menu of […]
SxSW Reaction: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – HONOR AMONG THIEVES
The opening night of SxSW was the World Premiere of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS – HONOR AMONG THEIVES and both Antonio and myself were there! It was exciting to see a big new movie in a theatre with over 1100 people, with Antonio near the front and yours truly sitting in the balcony towards the top, […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE? Director Ella Glendining
“IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE is a personal documentary following my search to track down other individuals with the same rare disability as me, never having seen anyone else with a body like my own. The film also explores the experience of being a disabled pregnant woman as well as the emotional process of becoming […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – THE ANGRY BLACK GIRL & HER MONSTER director Bomani J. Story
“For me, this is a modern story inspired by “Frankenstein” through the the eyes of a teenage black girl and her quest to cure death. Traumatized by the loss of her mother at an early age, and the recent death of her brother, she’ll do whatever it takes to breath life back into her family.” […]
SxSW 2023 Interview – THE WRATH OF BECKY Matt Angel
“THE WRATH OF BECKY is about a 16-year-old girl whom sets out to slaughter a bunch of insurrectionists in a quest to avenge her loved ones, remedy some trauma, and protect her country. Did we use “whom” correctly there? I think we did.” Filmmaker Matt Angel on THE WRATH OF BECKY which screens at SxSW […]
SxSW Reaction: CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD SAMARITAN
Here we take a look at the SxSW doc CONFESSIONS OF A GOOD SAMIRITAN and our reaction. WHAT IT IS ABOUT: Director Penny Lane’s decision to become a “Good Samaritan” by giving one of her kidneys to a stranger turns into a funny and moving personal quest to understand the nature of altruism. “Confessions of […]
SxSW 2023 Film & TV Festival – From Here We Go Sublime, Deep in the Heart of Texas
The last time I was in Austin to attend South By Southwest, the world was a different place. I just got on a plane from my home in Western Canada, stayed with some friends in a house and went to as many movies and photo ops as I could. Little did I know that in […]