El escritor y director irlandés John Carney (coescrito por Peter McDonald) ofrece un largometraje muy entretenido que llega hoy a salas seleccionadas, después de su estreno en el Festival de Cine y Televisión SXSW el pasado mes de marzo. He visto que esta película se describe como una comedia musical, pero no es un “musical”… Continue reading Critica de película: Power Ballad – Se estrena en cines tras su estreno en SXSW
Month: May 2026
Tuner: a story that feels both intimate and dangerous
Tuner surprised me in the best possible way. What begins as a stylish crime thriller gradually reveals itself to be something far more human and emotionally resonant. The film balances tension and tenderness with remarkable confidence, creating a story that feels both intimate and dangerous. Leo Woodall is excellent as Niki, a gifted piano tuner… Continue reading Tuner: a story that feels both intimate and dangerous
SXSW 2026: POWER BALLAD
Artistic creativity is a very fickle thing. Sometimes it flows so naturally from the heart and mind. Other times, it is a painful, arduous process guaranteed to frustrate and confound the artist. And with fame and success, the creative process often comes with greater pressures and challenges. These are the concepts and themes examined in… Continue reading SXSW 2026: POWER BALLAD
TUNER: A Fine-Tuned Crime Thriller
Filmmaker Daniel Roher, a director known for the documentaries Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band and The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, makes his feature film debut with Tuner, a taut, neo-noir drama with a lot of heart at its core. Roher, who co-wrote the screenplay with Robert Ramsey, doesn’t… Continue reading TUNER: A Fine-Tuned Crime Thriller
Movie News: Alamo Exclusive Event – All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere
Alamo Drafthouse hosted an exclusive Fan Event coast to coast across the nation on May 20, screening Denver-based death metal band Blood Incantation’s new documentary, All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere, and a Q&A with the band. The screenings were preceded by a 20-minute pre-show featuring their 20-minute epic music video for “The… Continue reading Movie News: Alamo Exclusive Event – All Gates Open: In Search of Absolute Elsewhere
SXSW Conferences and Festivals – Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders
On March 15, 2026, Audible presented Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders at The Courtyard ATX. This special event was open to Platinum, Innovation, Film & TV, and Music Badges. The invitation to attend described the performance as “the groundbreaking live-looping hip-hop musical Mexodus. Created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, the… Continue reading SXSW Conferences and Festivals – Mexodus: A Musical Journey Across Borders
SXSW 2026: I LOVE BOOSTERS
The new film from absurdist and surrealist director Boots Riley kick-started the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival. As a fan of his feature debut, Sorry to Bother You, and after waiting eight years since its release,I was excited and happy to attend the premiere of I Love Boosters. As I watched Riley’s ridiculous, but… Continue reading SXSW 2026: I LOVE BOOSTERS
SXSW – Latine/x Voices in Film: Creatives Meet-Up!
The Film and TV Track Meet Up Session held at the Omni Hotel Downtown was hosted by Cine las Americas, a multi-cultural, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Austin, Texas. The organization offers theatrical screenings of films made by and/or about Latine/xs or Indigenous peoples of the Americas. Films from Spain and Portugal are also included,… Continue reading SXSW – Latine/x Voices in Film: Creatives Meet-Up!
SXSW Film & TV Festival – Highlight of the 2026 Audience Award and Jury Winners
The 33rd SXSW Film & TV Festival featured 120 films, 52 short films, and 20 music videos. Highlights included 90 World Premieres, as well as several International, North American, and U.S. premieres. Programming also covered 13 TV projects (including premieres, spotlights, and pilots) and 31 XR Experience projects (spanning competitions, spotlights, and a special event).… Continue reading SXSW Film & TV Festival – Highlight of the 2026 Audience Award and Jury Winners
SXSW 2026 Enjoyed Los Lobos Documentary Film and Music Showcases
SXSW 2026 took place from March 12–18, a seven-day format due to renovations at the Austin Convention Center, consolidating music, film, and tech programming. Music showcases were available for seven consecutive days and nights at multiple downtown venues. Among the many showcases of music available is Los Lobos from East L.A., and they kicked off… Continue reading SXSW 2026 Enjoyed Los Lobos Documentary Film and Music Showcases