“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, […]
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SxSW Review – I LOVE MY DAD
Here we have both our Managing Editor Jason Whyte along with Austin-based Antonio Quintero review I LOVE MY DAD which was an award winner at SxSW last week. Anyone who has questioned someone that they meet online is a very normal feeling and attitude. You likely know the term “catfish” when someone dupes another into […]
SxSW 2022 Review – The Return of Tanya Tucker, Featuring Brandi Carlile
Country singer Tanya Tucker has been part of the sonic landscape of America since the release of the iconic song, “Delta Dawn” in 1972, when she was just 13 years old. Since then, she’s been a fixture of radio, television and the tabloids (thanks to her very public relationship with a much older musician Glen […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – THE MOJO MANIFESTO: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOJO NIXON director Matt Eskey
“Remember the guy who did the crazy MTV promos in the ’80s, sang “Don Henley Must Die” and is now a DJ on SiriusXM Outlaw Country? This is his origin story and it’s pretty fucking funny.” Director Matt Eskey on THE MOJO MANIFESTO: THE LIFE & TIMES OF MOJO NIXON which screens at SxSW 2022. […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – JETHICA director Pete Ohs
JETHICA is about a woman with a stalker that she can’t get rid of but it’s really weird and oddly funny and has supernatural elements. Everything takes place on this beautiful, isolated ranch in New Mexico in the middle of nowhere. For fans of the Coen Brothers and early Jarmusch. ” Filmmaker Pete Ohs on […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – slash/back Director Nyla Innusuk
“slash/back is a movie about a group of teenage girls from a remote Arctic community who take on an alien invasion.” Director Nyla Innusuk on slash/back which screens at SxSW 2022. Welcome to SxSW! Is this your first SxSW experience? Are you attending in person or doing the virtual fest? It is! I will be […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 directors Gary Lane & Camille Hardman
“Over 40 years after the comedy film 9 to 5, working women are still fighting for the same serious issues of inequality the film tried to showcase behind a veil of humor.” Filmmaker Gary Lane on STILL WORKING 9 TO 5 which is screening at SxSW 2022. Co-director Camille Hardman also joins us for this […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – MORE THAN I REMEMBER director Amy Bench
“One night at her home in southeastern Congo, 14-year-old Mugeni awakes to the sounds of bombs. As her family scatters to the surrounding forests to save themselves, Mugeni finds herself completely alone. From there, she sets out on a remarkable solo journey across the globe, determined to reunite with her lost loved ones and lift […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – PEANUT director Mayra Estrada
“PEANUT is a stop-motion, comedic-horror short film. The film follows an accountant, Tim, who becomes overwhelmed with his workload and responsibility as the accountant firm’s only employee. As Tim works quickly to get all his work done, Tim’s desk begins to move by itself. Despite having lots of work, Tim seeks distraction, so he searches […]
SxSW 2022 Review – THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT – The Ultimate Meta
The UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT is the ultimate “meta” movie! Nicolas Cage plays one of his most difficult roles, playing himself. well, a fictional version of himself; which may be close to his true self. According to Cage it was not easy getting into his own head. This is one of the most “Cageian” films you […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – WILD BITCH directors Rebekka Johnson & Kate Nash
“WILD BITCH is a quirky thriller about a local reporter’s interview with a mousy housewife about her life-changing encounter with a coyote. This leads to an eerie trek in the woods that leaves them forever bonded with each other… and the beast. Thematically, Wild Bitch explores the connection between the destruction of nature and the […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – HOMESICK director Will Seefried
HOMESICK is an absurdist thriller about an unhappy man who visits a retreat offering adults a second chance at a happy childhood. The film attempts to answer the question: Is it ever too late to have a happy childhood? Welcome to SxSW and congratulations! Is this your first SxSW experience? I was scheduled to make […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – AWAYY directors Aqsa Altaf & John X Carey
“AWAYY is a proof of concept drama/sci-fi film. On the eve of a small-town waitress moving to New York City, a solar flare disrupts her plans.” Filmmakers Aqsa Altaf & John X Carey on AWAYY which screens at SxSW 2022. Welcome to SxSW and congratulations! Is this your first SxSW experience? Yes! SXSW has always […]
SxSW 2022 Review – 32 SOUNDS
32 SOUNDS is an unusual film by Sam Green, one that’s much closer to walking through an installation art exhibit by a multimedia artist like Bruce Nauman or Nam June Paik, than it is like watching a typical documentary film. The film’s own website describes it as “an immersive documentary and profound sensory experience.” The […]
SxSW 2022 Interview – I GET KNOCKED DOWN directors Dunstan Bruce & Sophie Robinson
“Do you remember that song? The “I Get Knocked Down” song? You know? “I get knocked down but I get up again”? Yeah, that one. I’m the guy from the song. Do you know the name of that band? It’s okay if you don’t; not many people do. It was Chumbawamba. Yeah, Chumbawamba. Do you […]