Month: March 2025

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SWEETNESS Is Not As Sweet As The Title Implies

The good intentions of the protagonist of Sweetness are the only sweet aspects of her character. Sixteen-year-old Rylee Hill definitely means well, initially, but her plans completely unravel, leading to multiple instances of foul play. Though her main goal is to help, poor decisions, exacerbated by behavioral health problems, only add fuel to an already… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SWEETNESS Is Not As Sweet As The Title Implies

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Corina

From Mexico, Urzula Barba Hopfner’s directorial debut, Corina, has the North American Premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & Television Festival Global category. Hopfner co-wrote the script with Samuel Sosa. Corina premiered to critical acclaim at the Guadalajara Film Festival. It won the Best Film Award in the Made in Jalisco competition, and later, at… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Corina

Novocain: an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise

‘Novocain’ is an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise. Directed with flair, the film follows Nate, played by Jack Quaid, an everyman whose life takes a dark turn when the girl of his dreams, portrayed by Amber Midthunder, is kidnapped. What makes Nate stand out is his extraordinary inability to feel… Continue reading Novocain: an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise

Review: Breaking the Masking Cycle: A Thought-Provoking SXSW EDU 2025 Panel

I had the opportunity to attend the panel on “masking” in autistic individuals at SXSW EDU 2025, and it left me reflecting deeply on the subject. As a grandparent of a child on the autism spectrum, I was especially interested in how masking affects mental health and how we can more meaningfully support neurodiverse individuals.… Continue reading Review: Breaking the Masking Cycle: A Thought-Provoking SXSW EDU 2025 Panel

Commentary: SXSW EDU 2025: Accessibility, Books, and Bites

ADA Accommodations & Support Staff SXSW EDU 2025 made meaningful efforts to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all attendees. The ADA accommodations were thoughtfully designed and genuinely helpful. Noise-canceling headsets were available for those needing a break from the constant buzz of activity, offering a simple yet effective way to manage sensory input.… Continue reading Commentary: SXSW EDU 2025: Accessibility, Books, and Bites

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: The Accountant 2 – made exciting by the audience reactions

The screening of “The Accountant 2” at the legendary Paramount Theater during SXSW 2025 was an engaging experience, greatly enhanced by the vibrant festival atmosphere and the excitement of a packed house. This sequel, which premiered in theaters on March 9, 2025, continues the story from its predecessor but shifts the focus away from action… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: The Accountant 2 – made exciting by the audience reactions

The Lego experience at SXSWEdu 2025

Attending the LEGO Experience at SXSWEdu was a delightful adventure that perfectly blended play with education. One of the highlights was a fun workshop where small groups collaborated to reroute salmon and smolt around a dam using LEGO bricks. This hands-on activity sparked creativity and fostered teamwork and problem-solving skills, making it a fantastic way… Continue reading The Lego experience at SXSWEdu 2025

SXSWEdu 2025 Film Review: Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun

Premiering at SXSWEdu 2025, “Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun” presents a poignant and deeply unsettling exploration of gun violence in America through the eyes of its most vulnerable victims: the youth. This 30-minute documentary, produced by PBS News Student Reporting Labs in collaboration with 14 student journalists from cities like Philadelphia, Oakland,… Continue reading SXSWEdu 2025 Film Review: Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun