Edie Arnold is a Loser ended up being, unfortunately, my least favorite film of SXSW 2026—and not the note I wanted to end the festival on. I went in with reasonable expectations, especially knowing it was a Buzz screening, but I still expected something sharper, funnier, or at least more cohesive than what we got.… Continue reading SXSW 2026- Edie Arnold is a Loser: lost me
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SXSW 2026 Review: A Cowboy in London at State Theatre
When the SXSW Film and Television Festival announcements were made for 2026, I absolutely knew there were two films at the top of my list. On March 15, it was Los Lobos Native Sons, and on the final day of the festival, March 18th, was A Cowboy in London by filmmaker Jared Christopher, who directed,… Continue reading SXSW 2026 Review: A Cowboy in London at State Theatre
SXSW 2026 -Imposters: falls just short of uniting its ideas
Imposters is one of those films where I can understand why it resonated with many people, even if it didn’t fully work for me. Written and directed by Caleb Phillips, the film begins with a jarring, unsettling sequence that immediately pulls you in and establishes a dark tone. It signals right away that this isn’t… Continue reading SXSW 2026 -Imposters: falls just short of uniting its ideas
SXSW 2026: PIZZA MOVIE Turns Ordering A Pizza Into An Absurd Affair
Two college roommates decide to get high and order a pizza. Sounds simple enough, but when they get high on an experimental hallucinogen, this turns a simple plan into a bizarre, absurd quest. Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things) and Sean Giambrone star as Jack and Montgomery, two college misfits frustrated by their social status. While Montgomery… Continue reading SXSW 2026: PIZZA MOVIE Turns Ordering A Pizza Into An Absurd Affair
SXSW 2026- Family Movie: truly a “family movie” in every sense
At SXSW 2026, I attended the world premiere of Family Movie, and it lives up to its name—truly a “family movie” in every sense. Directed by and starring Kevin Bacon, the film fully embraces its identity as a playful, self-aware farce, and it works best when it simply delivers a fun, chaotic ride. The story… Continue reading SXSW 2026- Family Movie: truly a “family movie” in every sense
SXSW 2026- Dead Deer High: resonates on multiple levels
At SXSW 2026, I saw the world premiere of Dead Deer High, a film that hits on a deeply personal level—especially for anyone who has spent time in a classroom or understands the burden teachers carry. Directed by Jo Rochelle and written by Joshua Roark, the film follows a high school slam poetry team and… Continue reading SXSW 2026- Dead Deer High: resonates on multiple levels
SXSW 2026 – Pizza Movie
Seeing this at an SXSW screening captured the kind of festival-themed, unpredictable energy that audiences love. Directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher, the film plunges viewers straight into chaos and hardly pauses to explain itself. From my point of view, it’s one of those comedies where you either go along for the ride or get left behind, because… Continue reading SXSW 2026 – Pizza Movie
SXSW 2026-Normal (on 35mm): wildly inplausible and wholly fun!
I saw Normal (on 35mm) at its U.S. premiere during SXSW 2026, and it’s the kind of film that feels like it’s quietly sizing viewers up before deciding how far it’s going to go. Directed by Ben Wheatley and starring Bob Odenkirk, it opens with a sense of stillness that feels almost deceptive. The town… Continue reading SXSW 2026-Normal (on 35mm): wildly inplausible and wholly fun!
SXSW 2026: PRETTY LETHAL Is Gruesome, Bloody Fun, Even If It Doesn’t Make Sense
Violent carnage reigned at SXSW this year, so it is fitting that a movie about a ballet troupe in peril would turn its protagonists into action heroes. Writer Kate Freund and director Vicky Jewson offer an imaginative, creatively realized film that celebrates the strength and athleticism of ballet dancers without sacrificing the grace and beauty… Continue reading SXSW 2026: PRETTY LETHAL Is Gruesome, Bloody Fun, Even If It Doesn’t Make Sense
SXSW 2026 Film Review: The Pirate King
The Heart in this Film is Uniquely Tremendous This is a phenomenally touching drama depicting a father’s quest to maintain his relationship with his daughter after a divorce in the face of heavy PTSD and thoughts of suicide after active military duty. The film is a love letter to veterans, honoring them in such a… Continue reading SXSW 2026 Film Review: The Pirate King