Abby Olcese

Writer, dreamweaver, visionary. Plus cat mom.

‘Villains’ Review: Come For the Violent Parody, Stay for Jeffrey Donovan

Dan Berk and Robert Olsen's latest film takes messy, fun aim at movies like Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart and… Read More

‘The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley’ Review: Alex Gibney Shows Us the Rotten Side of Innovation

Alex Gibney's latest documentary considers the Silicon Valley mindset through the case of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Our review. Read More

SXSW 2019: Chris Morris Discusses His New Comedy ‘The Day Shall Come’

The cult favorite writer, director and comedian behind Four Lions, Nathan Barley and The Day Today talks about his highly… Read More

SXSW 2019: The Directors and Cast of ‘Extra Ordinary’ Get Spooky

The filmmakers and cast of the new supernatural comedy discuss awkward humor, fairy rings and the irrational fears that live… Read More

SXSW 2019: Talking Martial Arts and Masculinity with the Director and Cast of ‘The Art of Self Defense’

Director Riley Stearns and stars Jesse Eisenberg, Imogen Poots and Alessandro Nivola discuss gender, learning karate, and getting owned by… Read More

How Movies Handled The Social Reckoning of 2018

This year's films tackled reactions to injustice and moral failing. Read More