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...
Fantasia 2017 Review: ‘Tragedy Girls’ Has Fun With High School Homicides and Hashtags
Say hello to your new favorite maniac pixie nightmare girls.
Tragedy Girls is a goddamn blast. That’s really all you need to know before seeing it because unle 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...
