SXSW

Looking back at the 2008 SXSW Film Festival, these are the 10 movies that stood out.

Director Erik Nelson’s engaging doc serves as a great introduction to the crazy world of author Harlan Ellison. [Grade: B]

One of the most charming and fun docs from all of SXSW — nay, of the entire year.

Director Brett Simon’s noir-based high school comedy, the fusion of Chinatown and a John Hughes movie, brings the house down in Austin.

At first glance, it appears to be a doc painted with a broad stroke, giving it a jumpy, unfocused feeling — that is, until it evolves right before our eyes into something special…

Mark Webber’s directorial debut may have won the big award in Austin, but was it a fair contest? After reading this, you may not think so.

Nerdcore is rising… Have you heard?

Judd Apatow’s camp comes through again with a comedy that is a lot smarter than you would initially think… [Grade: B+]

Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly play two grocery store managers battling for the big job in this quirky, intelligent film. [Grade: A]