Author: Laurie Coker

At SXSW 2024, audiences were treated to the raucously crude comedy ‘The Gutter,’ a film that takes the bowling alley setting to new heights of hilarity. Directed by Yassir Lester and Isaiah Lester and boasting a quality ensemble cast, including Shameik Moore, Susan Sarandon, D’Arcy Carden, and Jay Ellis, ‘The Gutter’ delivers crass humor and… Continue reading SXSW 2024: The Gutter – delivers crass humor and a few surprises

The world premiere of ‘The In Between’ at SXSW 2024 was highly anticipated. It promised an intimate exploration of grief, nostalgia, and life along the U.S.-Mexico border. Directed by Robie Flores, who returned to her hometown of Eagle Pass, Texas, the documentary aimed to capture the essence of everyday existence in a unique cultural pocket.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: The In Between – promises more than it delivers

‘The Greatest Hits’ is a film that explores the depths of grief and the power of music to transport us through time and memory. Directed by Ned Benson, the movie follows Harriet (Lucy Boynton) as she grapples with the loss of her boyfriend Max (David Corenswet) in a tragic car accident. Using music as her… Continue reading SXSW 2024: The Greatest Hits – using music to travel back in time

Screening at SXSW 2024, ‘Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie’ is a documentary that offers a comprehensive and revealing look into the iconic comedy duo’s journey from obscurity to stardom and the bumps along the way. Directed by David Bushell, this documentary navigates through the highs and lows of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong’s legendary partnership,… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie – revealing and honest

At the center of the SXSW 2024’s buzz screenings came ‘Sing Sing,’ a film that defies conventional storytelling to offer a profoundly empathetic and authentic exploration of hope amidst adversity. Director Greg Kwedar masterfully weaves together a narrative inspired by real-life events, immersing viewers in the poignant journey of Colman Domingo’s Divine G and his… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Sing Sing -a profoundly empathetic film

‘We Are All Going to Die’ made its world premiere at SXSW 2024, offering audiences a fresh and inventive take on the sci-fi genre. Directed and co-written by Freddie Wong and Matthew Arnold, the film introduces viewers to a near-future world where an enigmatic alien spike looms ominously in the sky, leaving destruction in its… Continue reading SXSW 2024: We are all Going to Die – an inventive take on the sci-fi romance genre

In Michael Showalter’s ‘The Idea of You,’ Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine shine in a captivating tale of love, age, and the complexities of modern relationships. Anchored by palpable chemistry between its leads, the film offers a poignant exploration of romance and self-discovery. At the heart of the story is Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ‘The Idea of You’- A Refreshing Take on Love and Life’s Unexpected Turns

What better person could there be to tell a complicated story about veterans than a veteran himself? That’s one of the reasons co-writer and director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ works so well. A decorated former Staff Sgt. who served in the Army’s Airborne Infantry, Hausmann-Stokes adapted the story from his own experiences, which… Continue reading SXSW 2024: My Dead Friend Zoe: A Haunting Tale of Resilience and Redemption