The Sweet Symphony of Violence
The best cinematic action of 2017 in three parts from the movies of SXSW.
It was heavier than I had anticipated. At the age of 16, if my memory serves me corre Read More...
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SXSW Review – ‘The Strange Ones’ Tells a Masterful and Unforgettable Tale of Innocence Lost
‘The Strange Ones’ Tells a Masterful and Unforgettable Tale of Innocence LostLauren Wolsktein and Christopher Radcliff’s haunting tone poem goes places few film Read More...
SXSW Interview — ‘La Barracuda’ Is A Bold, Unique Take on the Texas Family Drama
An enlightening conversation with the team behind one of the best films at this year’s SXSW.“Patricia Highsmith is Texas-born. A lot of people think she’s Engli Read More...
SXSW Review – ‘M.F.A.’ Butchers Opportunity To Confront Sexual Assault
‘M.F.A.’ Butchers Opportunity To Confront the Realities of Sexual AssaultThe problematic SXSW title combines a severe mishandling of campus rape with a mediocre Read More...
Review – ‘Tragedy Girls’ Has Fun With High School Homicides and Hashtags
‘Tragedy Girls’ Has Fun With High School Homicides and HashtagsSay hello to your new favorite “maniac pixie nightmare girls.”Tragedy Girls is a goddamn blast. T Read More...
A Delightful SXSW Conversation with Some ‘Muppet Guys Talking’
We talk to Frank Oz and the other original Muppeteers about creating characters, watching them evolve, and giving them sentience.After a few moving documentarie Read More...
What We Learned from Terrence Malick’s SXSW Appearance
The media-shy director provides rare insights into his process and philosophy.Photo: Ben Porter/Broad Green PicturesIn a surprising but characteristically nonch Read More...
SXSW Interview – ‘68 Kill’ Is Not Your Dad’s Trailer Trash Porn
SXSW Interview - ‘68 Kill’ Is Not Your Dad’s Trailer Trash Porn“All money’s got blood on it, one way or another.”Poster art by Evan Yarbrough“You shovel shit fo Read More...
Review – ‘The Archer’ Delivers Thrills, Social Commentary, and a Dash of Exploitation
SXSW 2017‘The Archer’ Delivers Thrills, Social Commentary, and a Dash of ExploitationImagine a fictional and highly entertaining remake of the documentary ‘Kids Read More...
SXSW Review – ‘The Disaster Artist’ Paints A Touching, Uneven Portrait of Living The Dream
‘The Disaster Artist’ Paints A Touching, Uneven Portrait of Living The DreamJames Franco’s long-awaited film about the making of ‘The Room’ is a hilarious yet h Read More...